Board positions – Now available

Are you looking to contribute to a strong and thriving educational community with heart? Our school is in an exciting growth period and is currently seeking new Board members. The role of our Board is to supervise compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, assess and manage risk, govern finance, and develop and maintain the
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Support for our families and our community

Primary School Helena River Steiner School
What an extraordinary and testing start to February it’s been for many of our staff, families and friends.  Not only are we living through a Covid-19 lockdown, but now also the Wooroloo/Gidgegannup fire which has had a devastating effect on so many in our community. This is an unexpectedly challenging time. A Facebook page has been
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High school: Here we come!

“The heart of the Waldorf method is that education is an art, it must speak to the child’s experience.  To educate the whole child, his heart and his will must be reached, as well as the mind.” – Rudolf  Steiner   On 18 November 2020, Education Minister, Sue Ellery, gave us a great gift. After 12
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The Steiner philosophy on digital

Cybersafety, digital wellness and the Steiner philosophy
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Have we met before?

An introduction to Helena River Steiner School “The heart of the Waldorf method is that education is an art, it must speak to the child’s experience. To educate the whole child, his heart and his will must be reached, as well as the mind.” – Rudolf Steiner  Greetings! We are so pleased that you are
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Let’s talk waste (Reuse. Recycle. Reduce)

Here at Helena River Steiner School we are passionate about our planet, environmental sustainability and reducing our footprint on the earth. That is why we were excited to welcome the wonderful Lisa from Cleanaway last week for our first school incursion of Term 2. Lisa engaged with our school’s student community to discuss all things
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A day in the life of the Rainbow Class

Here we are in the third week of Term 2. We can hardly believe how quickly time is flying by! It is so wonderful to see so many children returning to their schooling community after such a long time apart. We are all so happy to see them back. This week, we want to introduce
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A warm welcome to Term 2

The Noongar season Djeran (Autumn) gave us a magical day to start Term 2 at Helena River Steiner School. It was so heartening to see so many students back at our school and we look forward to the time when we can welcome all children back. Until then, we are committed to supporting all our
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Term 2 at Helena River Steiner School

Community Helena River Steiner School
As we enter the final week of the April school holidays, we turn our attention to Term 2 and what this looks like for learning during this time of COVID-19. The Western Australian Premier, Mark McGowan, has announced that school will proceed as usual and our term will commence on Wednesday, 29 April. This is
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Holiday activities for social distancing

The weather is getting cooler, the days are shortening and everything in nature is preparing for the winter season. Traditionally, this has been a time for developing bravery, resilience and patience to weather the cooler months ahead. So, how can we develop these traits in our children during this time of uncertainty and social distancing?
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