Please join us for a talk and informal gathering about the early years of development.
Special Event: Educating for the Future- the Steiner Waldorf Approach
Kilkenny Steiner School is proud to host:
Educating for the Future- the Steiner Waldorf Approach
A Public Talk and Conversation with Christopher Clouder
Take inspiration from the Steiner Waldorf principles practised at Kilkenny Steiner School and hear Christopher Clouder, FRSA, an internationally renowned educational consultant & lecturer talk on the benefits of wonder, empathy & conscience in education.
Christopher’s inspiring expertise ranges from the importance of play & imagination to creativity & innovation in education.
He is passionate on the subjects of social & emotional educational matters, contemporary social issues, an arts-rich curriculum & cultural evolution.
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Kilkenny Steiner School announces new Féileacán Class
Kilkenny Steiner School is delighted to welcome enrolments for a new initiative that will accept children of 5 and 6 six years of age in an ‘Infants’ style year, preparing the children for formal schooling from age 7. Packed with outdoor activities, crafts, art, storytelling, and lots of play, Féileacán will be led by experienced National School Teacher Conor Boland, who has been teaching in Kilkenny Steiner School for 5 years.
“This is an exciting new initiative that we hope will make Steiner Waldorf Education more accessible to all families,” said Jeffrey Gormly, a member of the Management Committee of the school. “As a parent of a child in the school, I had very little knowledge of experience of this kind of education, but after nearly four years I am convinced that any child, regardless of personality, would thrive here as my daughter does. The curriculum really ties in with her personal development, its very empowering of her own learning ability, and the location of the school, in an orchard and garden, is unbeatable.”
Kilkenny Steiner School is holding an Open Day on Saturday July 1st from 11am-1pm for children and their families interested in joining the Féileacán group.
Register your interest for the Kilkenny Steiner School
We are open for applications: If you are interested in joining, you can pre-enrol your child(ren) here:
Our next Open Day is on the 12th March
Kilkenny Steiner School is looking for a Class 1 Teacher
Kilkenny Steiner School is seeking a Class 1 Teacher to start as soon as possible. We are a small, but growing school set in the beautiful grounds of Camphill Community Ballytobin which caters for Classes 1 to 6. There is also a Steiner kindergarten close by.
We are looking for a highly motivated, trained and experienced Steiner teacher to take on a small class 1 of 8 children which will become a combined Class 1 & 2 in 2016. The ideal candidate will be at home in delivering the curriculum and in engaging children in musical and artistic activity. A high standard of English is required. Fluency in German or Irish would be an advantage. Because of the size of the school there is a good deal of working together with other teachers and parents on planning and creating festivals and fund raising.
You must be an EU Citizen and able to relocate.
If you are interested please apply via email with your curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation by 25 September 2015 to kilkennysteinerschool@gmail.com
The Fairytale Summercamps in Ballyhall Kindergarten are back
Find out more about our School this Saturday
Mother Nature, Mother Love
A celebration of Motherhood and the Gift of Life,
Following on from last year’s popular Valentine’s event.
Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Friday 1st May, doors 7.30 pm
With poetry, drama, dance and song, featuring
Geraldine Plunkett
David Donohoe
Susie Lamb
and more
Advance tickets €10, €12 at door
Includes refreshments
In aid of Kilkenny Steiner School
Educating the Child of the 21st Century
A public talk and conversation for parents and educators with Christopher Clouder.
- How can we enable the child of today to face the future with courage, resourcefulness and creativity?
- How can we enable each and every child to develop their own individual gifts and let these enrich the lives of all?
- How can education respond to the changing times and changing nature of childhood?
These and more questions on one of the most important issues of our time will be addressed on this evening.
Clubhouse Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny
7.30 pm on Thursday 27 March 2014.
Parking available in Hotel car park accessed from New Street (beside Ormonde Electrical)
Suggested contribution 5 Euro
Christopher Clouder has spent a lifetime in education as teacher, organiser and educational consultant. He was the CEO of the European Council for Steiner/ Waldorf Education that spans some 680 schools in 27 countries and was the founder of the Alliance for Childhood. He is now a freelance speaker, writer and consultant. He has worked closely with educational policymakers in the UK and Europe, shared platforms with many academics, worked as a school consultant and is considered an authority on Steiner, creative education and educational innovation.
More information: 087-7713224
