Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
independent primary and secondary school in Middle Cove, NSW, Australia
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is a private, comprehensive, co-educational, non-denominational, Steiner early learning, primary and secondary day school co-located across multiple campuses in Middle Cove, Castlecrag and Willoughby on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was the first Steiner school established in Australia. The three campuses include the Preschool in Willoughby, a Junior School (K–3) at Castlecrag and Years 4–12 in Middle Cove. Playgroup sessions run weekly during term time at Willoughby and Castlecrag.
The school's curriculum and pedagogy follows the NSW Education Standards Authority requirements, combined with the educational insights of Austrian-born philosopher, scientist, artist and educator Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925). There are now more than 1000 Steiner schools in 61 different countries worldwide and over 40 Steiner schools in Australia.
Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School (K–6), is located in Belrose and serves as a feeder school for both Glenaeon and Lorien Novalis School in Dural.
Glenaeon's motto is "Inspiring Meaningful Lives". It was previously "Unfolding Individual Journeys" and "Education for Life". Glenaeon is a member of Steiner Education Australia.
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