The Steiner Curriculum and the mainstream curriculum essentially cover the same work; the key difference is in the teaching approach, methods and timing, rather than subject content. Differences in the timing of curriculum delivery tends to result in the children at different stages, being ahead in some subjects and behind in others.  However by around year 5 these differences are all but non-existent for most students.

The Steiner teaching approach, by being based on the individual child, develops early, deep-rooted self-confidence and strong communications skills.

Taken as a whole, most subjects that appear in the Queensland Curriculum are also part of the Steiner Curriculum. The key question is at what age a given subject or educational approach is appropriate? The Steiner Curriculum is based on a detailed model of child development encompassing physical, emotional, intellectual and moral development. Each subject is brought to the children at an age when it will be beneficial to their overall development. 

In our experience children of all ages adapt very well moving in either direction.  The Steiner Curriculum and the mainstream curriculum essentially cover the same work; the key difference is in the teaching approach, methods and timing rather than subject content. Differences in the timing of curriculum delivery tends to result in the children being ahead in some subjects and behind in others. Over a year these differences tend to iron themselves out but it is useful to ensure that teachers at the new school understand the possible differences. Showing main lesson books to new teachers is highly recommended.

Children who have completed their primary education at a Steiner School and move into the Mainstream secondary system are academically and emotionally prepared for change and growth.  We have high achieving ex students doing well in mainstream high schools 

Learning in a Steiner School is encouraged on the basis of artistic expression.  This does not mean however that the day is unstructured or void of academic work.   Teachers in our school recognise that sound, consistent and productive academic learning cannot take place in a permissive or unstructured environment and strive to create a peaceful and constructive tone in their classrooms.  The arts simply provide a vehicle for lesson content to be brought to the children and a means for the children to truly connect, with head, heart and hands, with the subject matter.

The school caters for children and their families from all walks of life.  Our school community consists of a diverse range of families who share a common desire for their children to experience a nurturing, creative and rich education. Some of our mums and dads are; legal, sales and marketing professionals, medical experts, teachers and people in alternate lifestyles. We're a diverse school community and welcome people regardless of their socio-economic background.

The school is a company limited by guarantee. We are governed by a board of management who are answerable to various state and federal government departments including ASIC, Education Queensland, Non-State Schools Accreditation Board, Independent Schools Queensland and Queensland College of Teachers.

We have a long standing healthy lunchbox policy that encourages a balanced nutritional diet. Such policies are now being adopted in many mainstream schools throughout Australia. The foods we encourage include fruit, vegetables, low-sugar and non processed foods that help kids develop and grow into healthy adults.

Steiner Schools are non-denominational and we do not teach religion as a subject. Within the curriculum, we share with the children stories from an extensive range of cultures and religions including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam.  Steiner Education has its roots in Rudolf Steiner's philosophy of human development, known as Anthroposophy.  Anthroposophy is not a religion, nor is it ever taught to children in a Steiner School.

All of our Class Teachers are fully qualified teachers who hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.  Sometimes specialist teachers or members of the community who have special skills to share with the children may spend time in the classroom.  If these people are not qualified and registered teachers, they are supervised and supported in the classroom by a qualified and registered teacher.

Our students take part in non-competitive sporting activities every week as part of the curriculum. Their sporting activities are integrated into what the students might be studying at the time. For example, if the students are learning about India, they will undertake Yoga and during their studies of Ancient Greece they will hold their own Olympics.  The sports offered at different ages reflect the children's progression from a group consciousness to a consciousness of individuality.  At all times the emphasis is on developing co-operative and social skills or working towards personal goals and achievements rather than competitive individual victories.

Music is integrated into the daily rhythms and routines of the classroom.  All children play recorder from Class One and in Class Three they are all introduced to the violin or another stringed instrument.  From Year Four onwards the children may have one on one music lessons (violin, Cello or singing)  with a qualified music teacher.  Dedicated music lessons are conducted with all classes every week.   The school has an orchestra and a choir and all children from Year 4 onwards are encouraged to participate.  Currently we're offering the students Spanish as a second language.

Yes! The students go out at least once a term and from Class Three onwards, camps are also conducted during the course of the year.

Our teachers are very caring and sensitive to all emotional and social needs of the students in their care.  We find that incidences of bullying seldom occur in the school, but when they do they are taken seriously and dealt with expeditiously. Our school has comprehensive behaviour management policies and a "peace plan", which works to support and help both the bully and the victim.

We have a fully licensed and accredited Workplace Health & Safety officer who visits on a regular basis.