Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School

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There is a paradox. As children, most of us think we are highly creative. As adults, many of us think we are not. What changes as children grow up? Organizations across the globe are competing in a world that is changing faster than ever. They say they need people who can think creatively, who are flexible and quick to adapt, yet most of the time, they say they cannot find them.

Most schools offer an education system that was designed for 19th Century industrialism. It was not designed to develop everyone's talents but to promote those with specific abilities, in the interests of the industrial economies they served. Our children's future, both economically and culturally, lies in a different direction. To succeed in the 21st century, we will need to provide them with an education that prepares them to be creative, flexible, and innovative adults.

Kamilaroi Steiner School offers a unique education that is based on a balanced approach to learning. Alongside a very high standard of academic education, our curriculum places great importance on imagination and creativity and fully engages feelings, will, and intellect. It is designed to instill self-confidence and provide a sense of social and environmental responsibility. Based on the Steiner principles, we offer a nurturing environment to address children's changing needs and capabilities at each stage of their development. Our methods of teaching ensure deep and rounded learning.

Our mission, and its underpinning values Connection, Initiative, and Imagination, influence everything we do at Kamaroi School. Most importantly, they are brought to life in a curriculum that integrates the arts, practical experiences, and narrative-based learning, alongside strong academic teaching. This results in fully rounded individuals with a solid academic education and self-confidence, resilience, and capacity to impart purpose and direction to their lives.

Kamilaroi School and its community offer a vibrant and happy place to be. We look forward to welcoming you. Imagination bringing thinking to life through imaginative teaching and learning within a culturally rich, integrated curriculum that balances academic, artistic, and practical learning experiences.

Connection developing a love of and engagement in learning within a supportive learning community that focuses on connection with self, each other, and the world, thus nurturing in the child confidence and a positive attitude towards others and the future. Initiative the development of responsible, flexible, and resilient individuals who impart purpose and direction to their lives.

Kamilaroi was formed from the merger of two schools. The first, known as Peninsula Rudolf Steiner School, began in a rented Newport house in 1985, with just 13 students and two teachers. It was set up in partnership with Glenaeon High School, to which it would become a feeder school, thereby allowing the High School to expand and offer a broader range of subjects.

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