Early Childhood

Our aim is to provide an education that will inspire students to achieve to the best of their individual ability, work creatively and become aware of themselves as spiritual beings who will contribute positively to global social change.

The School’s vision is to:

• Encourage a lifelong love of learning
• Respect the growing child and their stages of development
• Provide a supportive environment for spiritual development
• Strive for balance between academic, artistic and practical learning experiences
• Foster an understanding of the human being as informed by Rudolf Steiner
• Encourage self-confidence in students
• Inspire a healthy respect for and responsibility toward themselves, each other and the environment.

The Orana Steiner School Early Childhood Program lays the foundation for physical health and vitality, for wonder in the world, for the inner readiness to learn and discover through personal experiences, for the ability to have meaningful relationships, and for lifelong physical, emotional and intellectual development.

Our Early Childhood Program consists of Preschool and Pre-Preschool children, aged 3-5 years. There are two dedicated Preschool classes and mixed Pre-Preschool classes. All classes are led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers.

Children are immersed in the natural environment daily, engaging in nature walks, self-directed play in our extensive gardens and the celebration of Orana’s surroundings.

The Early Childhood Program leads directly into the Kindergarten Program and lays the foundation for Primary School learning. For more information, the Early Childhood Handbook provides further details.