The Dandenong Ranges Steiner School is an independent School, Kindergarten and Playgroup based on the educational model founded by 20 th Century philosopher, Rudolf Steiner.
Children are provided a natural, holistic learning environment allowing them to flourish intellectually, artistically, spiritually and practically. The deep, culturally rich curriculum is based on an understanding of the relevance of the different phases of child development and encourages a life-long love of learning and enthusiasm for school. The school’s diverse community and beautiful natural surrounds inform how the curriculum is delivered.
Each year the DRRS invites families from the wider community to visit the Primary School and Early Childhood Campuses during Education Week (May 20 – May 27). School visits are essential as they provide families with a feeling sense of the school, an understanding of how staff and students interact and an insight into how the curriculum is taught in the classroom. The DRRS has three separate events on offer. On Saturday May 20 from 10am to 1pm, families are warmly invited to visit the Early Childhood Campus located at 51 School Road in Menzies Creek. Families may explore the space, warm up with a cuppa and a chat with the Playgroup, Kinder and Prep staff.
On Thursday May 25 the Primary School will hold its Open Day at 11c Duffys Road in Emerald. In the morning from 9.15am to 11.30am all Classrooms will be open to visitors during school time for a glimpse of the curriculum in action. Be sure to bring your gold coins so you can grab a cup of chai and a home-baked treat in our Class Six Café. This is a great space to speak with parents at the school to gain another insight into the school and its programs.
The week finishes off with a truly unique event called the Taste of Steiner Curriculum on Saturday the 27 of May from 9am to 1.30pm at the Primary Campus. This is a child-free event which allows parents to really sink into the offerings of the day. The school’s experienced teachers will take you on a journey through a variety of subjects such as Morning Circle, Geometry, Literacy, Maths, Movement and Voice, Painting, Craft and Clay Modelling. This is a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the Steiner Curriculum through this hands-on interactive half day in the classroom. This is a very popular free, event and bookings are essential. Bookings may be made online via the school’s website at drss.vic.edu.au under Events on the Community Page. Workshop participants will experience the depth and richness of the Steiner curriculum first hand.
