Term dates for 2023

Term 1 Wednesday 1 February to Wednesday 5 AprilTerm 2 Wednesday 26 April to Wednesday 28 JuneTerm 3 Wednesday 19 July to Wednesday 20 SeptemberTerm 4 Wednesday 11 October to Wednesday 6 December

What’s in a logo

People see different things when they look at our Aurora Steiner logo, and that’s a beautiful thing! Do you see a blossom, a mandala, or something else? Look closely, and you might glimpse a circle of eight little people with hands joined and arms lifted up to the heavens. These were first drawn to represent the eight founding students of the school – those children who joined us on the first day we opened our doors back early in 2013. Today indeed they

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16 Nov – Parent Education Session: Creativity in Education

16 November; 9.30am When uncertainty and anxiety surrounds us, creativity can be a source of nourishment and grounding. This next session in our Parent Education Series is designed as a nurturing space where you can take some time for yourself, at the same time as learning more about this important pillar of an Aurora Steiner education. Kate Koch will be speaking about how we bring creativity into the classroom, with practical examples from her many years of experience. Jenny Lloyd will then lead

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Welcome back!

Welcome back! It is so good to see the children returning to school so joyful to reconnect with their friends and teachers. First and foremost, I wish to express my gratitude to all of you in the parent community for your efforts, sacrifices, and hard work for your children over these past months. I understand all too well that it is not easy to navigate remote learning with our own work and other things that we adults are needing to accomplish. Hats off

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Nature Walks in Early Childhood

The children have settled in so well, the rhythm is flowing, and every second of our time spent together is a blessing. I am forever grateful to the parents to have given  me the privilege to be part of their precious little ones’ first steps in life. Little by little, these steps are getting more steady, more controlled and more appreciative. Part of this appreciation is our nature walk. We are walking every day, if we can, for 30 minutes… and it is

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Welcome to 2021!

Dear Aurora Families, A warm welcome to all our new and returning students and to all the new families joining the community this year! This term we are welcoming 37 new students across the school, with new students in all classes.  We are set for a vibrant year with loads of exciting things happening for both students and parents. New programs are being introduced, single stream classes will provide new opportunities, and the parent education and interest groups have a full schedule! Each

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Message from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner School, and we hope that as you connect with us, you will find a place that is more than just a school! What’s unique about this place is the positive, enlivening atmosphere. It’s empowering to everybody and I can see the benefit to the children every day. I see myself as a facilitator, linking the wider community to the Aurora community. I work to ensure the success and longevity of the school so it

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