Receive the children in reverence, educate them in love, and send them forth in freedom.

- Rudolf Steiner

Playgroup

Our youngest live in a world of wonder, play and imagination. At playgroup the children will enjoy free play, with natural open ended materials. They will experience morning circle during which we sing songs and learn versus, tell stories and enjoy learning actions and playing circle games.

School Holiday Programme

Get in touch to find out about our next school holiday programme!

Events and Workshops

Check our events page to see what we have coming up!

Coming Up

  • Playgroup 2024

    Playgroup runs during the school term.

    Monday & Thursday

    9.30am – 12.30pm

    For children 0–6 years and their whānau.

    Connect with other young children and with fellow parents, and become part of a supportive community!

  • Upcoming Workshops

    Want to get creative? Craft Christmas pressies? See these upcoming crafty workshop afternoons with our lovely Miss Sophie:

    - Knitted dishcloths (koha) Tues 22nd Oct 2.15pm

    - Needle felted Christmas decorations Tues 29th Oct 2.15pm (koha)

    - Knitted dishcloths (koha) Tues 12th Nov 2.15pm

    - Wet Felting playmat or landscape art ($50 fee per person)

    For adult and older children are also welcome to join; younger children welcome to come play.

  • Steiner Saturdays Sessions

    1st Saturday of the month – community meeting for parents/families/whānau wanted to learn more about Steiner education and childhood development.

    Click below to find out about our next one!

How it started

As most Steiner School journeys unfold, ours too began with a coming together of families seeking a Steiner minded community. Passionate about providing Steiner education opportunities for local families, in 2022 we launched Whangārei Steiner, starting with our playgroup.

Steiner play frame

  • Gary Beattie is grandpa to some of our founding children, and enjoys crafting beautiful play items for them, and now for you too!

  • Pine

  • 3 weeks

  • $325

    (We will arrange delivery — freight cost is additional and is worked out based on your location.)

Start a School

Our long term goal is to start a Steiner School for Whangārei. At this stage we are focussing on building community with our playgroup and supporting the homeschool community.

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