Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School

The Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School offers an inspired modern education guided by the observations of the developing child made by the Austrian educationalist Rudolf Steiner. These observations, together with the insights of generations of teachers who have developed curriculum worldwide for over 100 years, are offered in a contemporary Australian context, entirely relevant to today. The School offers

• An integrated Early Childhood Centre combining Kindergarten and Prep years
• A Junior school program based on an artistic, imaginative exploration of the great world cultures
• A Senior school offering an insight into subject disciplines in a warm and nurturing environment culminating in the Victorian VCE exams and offering pre-requisite subjects for entry to TAFE and University courses.

Our school curriculum is designed to provide a balanced and artistic education addressing head, heart and hand – the intellectual, social and practical aspects of the student who comes before us – seeking to aid him or her to find their particular expression in life.

This is experienced at a relaxed and beautiful campus of carefully considered architecture and grounds in an atmosphere of loving and respectful relationship with dedicated teachers and staff committed to developing a cultural center for students, families and community.

Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which our school stands and upon which we work, learn and play. We offer our respect to elders past, present and emerging and honor them through our care of the land.

Ancestors have walked this country and we acknowledge their special and unique place in our nation’s historical, cultural and linguistic identity. The Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is an independent, co educational, non-denominational school that accepts students independent of their cultural background. We welcome students of any race, ethnic or religious background.

The school has a student population of about 500- a single stream primary and a double stream secondary school in a combined campus. The Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School is separate and independent from other Steiner schools. It is an equal opportunity school and does not reject or displace students on the basis of perceived academic potential.

At the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School we foster artistic endeavor and academic excellence whilst honoring the inner life of the child. We recognize that the school journey is as important as the destination. We offer a broad, inclusive curriculum designed to meet the stage of life and particular qualities of the student.

Academic subject matter is presented in such a way that it engages and supports the developmental phases of childhood and adolescence to provide sensory, social and intellectual nourishment. Imagination is an integral part of the learning process, and is harnessed in every age group as a tool for learning.

Deep respect for self and others are a natural by-product of our inclusive curriculum. Engagement with the natural world is encouraged, as is the acquisition of real life skills – with expert mentors. Our work lies in assisting children to cultivate clarity of thought, breadth and balance of feelings, and conscience and initiative in actions.

Emphasis is placed on happy social interactions and strong, dynamic relationships. These all contribute to well rounded human beings who are able to capably solve problems and who exhibit resilience, responsibility, self direction, respect and integrity.

In 2012 our school turned 40. Established in 1972, the Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School was the first Steiner school in Melbourne and began life with a kindergarten class of eleven children. By 1984 we had grown to a full stream, kindergarten to class twelve, school and now continue to offer enrolment to 500 students.