The Essential Characteristics of Waldorf Pedagogy as a binding orientation for the global Waldorf school movement.

Have you got a love of nature and the planet, and are interested in learning and teaching on the land? Register your interest as a kaiako at Rose Ring.

Waekura and Steiner Education Aotearoa New Zealand maintain a relationship with the International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education, an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting Steiner Waldorf early childhood education worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, enthusiastic and energetic experienced teacher to work in our school. The successful candidate is expected to journey with their class for several years.

Kolisko conference 2025 details…

A window into the life and work of Rudolf Steiner who inspires the education in Steiner Waldorf early childhood and schools around the earth.

A festival created by young people, for young people, to connect, grow, and dive into the fascinating world of anthroposophy.

SEANZ AGM in 2025

The new SEANZ website offers opportunity to learn and connect with the wider Steiner Waldorf communities in Aotearoa

Waekura is the working group of kaiako and early childhood leaders who meet three times a year to advocate and support early childhood in Aotearoa.

The Christian element of Waldorf education is above all about the fact that an attitude of genuine philanthropy should have an effect on the lessons. For Steiner, being tolerant of people of other faiths is not just toleration, but rather an active interest in the thoughts of others. Read an article by Albert Schmelzer here.

Small, Doable Steps to a Simpler, More Connected Home Life

Revolutionary parenting tools to help create the life you want for you and your family.

We will continue our training journey with seminar 4 in Titirangi in January 2025.

The work of Waekura throughout the year

Kia ora e te whānau o ngā hau e whā,

Taikura and Kererū kindergartens are busy, especially in the gardens.

This article is based on my knowledge of child development and my experience of having been a handwork teacher, early childhood teacher and adult educator in Steiner/Waldorf education for 30+ years.

We invite anyone working in early childhood to join the Facebook group where resources are shared and you can connect with others.

I have started a new heading in the last newsletter, called ‘Vignettes from around the country’. I have become aware that writing articles for the newsletter often seems one street too far.