Real Engagement. Real Learning.

Join us at Glenaeon’s Primary School Open Day, where you will experience how our Kindergarten to Class 6 curriculum nurtures confident, capable learners who are free in spirit, grounded, curious, and well-prepared for High School and beyond, starting in a screen-free environment.

When: Saturday 5 September 2026
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Where: 121 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag NSW 2068

Register today!

Preschool Willoughby Campus Tour
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Location: 118 Sydney St, Willoughby NSW 2068

Prospective families are warmly invited to tour our Preschool Willoughby campus and explore Steiner education in the early years. Meet our Preschool Director, and learn how our curriculum and learning activities nurture healthy development, curiosity and joy. We look forward to welcoming you.

Registration: Book Now

High School Small Group Tour with Head of Science
Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Location: 5A Glenroy Ave, Middle Cove NSW 2068

We invite families to join a small group tour of our High School, led by our Registrar and Head of Science, George Morton Ramwell. Enjoy a guided walk through the campus and time for conversation to learn more about our High School curriculum, Steiner philosophy as well as our High School Science offering. We look forward to welcoming you.

Registration: Fully Booked - click here to join us for another tour

Upper Primary Small Group Tour with Class Teacher
Date: Thursday 20 August 2026
Time: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Location: 5A Glenroy Ave, Middle Cove NSW 2068

We invite families to join a small group tour of our Middle Cove Primary School – Classes 4, 5 and 6, led by our Registrar and Class Teacher (Primary School), Lucy Armstrong. Enjoy a guided walk through the campus and time for conversation to learn about the transition into our upper Primary School and Steiner philosophy. We look forward to welcoming you.

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In an effort to make our policies and procedures visible to parents and carers in our community, we will be putting the ‘spotlight’ on some important information in upcoming Newsletters. In this edition, we are focused on tick bites.

Insect bites and stings, including tick bites, are relatively common in schools. At Glenaeon, we take all reasonable measures to protect our students from bites and stings, however not all can be prevented in our beautiful bushland setting and focus on outdoor play.

Tick bites, in particular, can occur throughout the year. Should a student present to Reception with a tick, our First Aid Officers will contact the parent/carer of the student and with their consent, may apply Lyclear (permethrin 5%) cream. Lyclear permethrin cream is recommended for use on larval and nymph stage ticks to kill the tick while it is on the skin.

It is the School’s policy not to remove ticks as this can cause an allergic reaction in some children, but we do recommend that parents/carers take the student to a medical practitioner to have the tick removed as soon as possible.

We track all reported tick bites and ask that you fill in a tick reporting form if you find a tick on your child at the end of the school day.

Further information about how we manage tick and other bites and stings can be found in our Bites & Stings Policy and Procedures .

Glenaeon Monday Playgroup at our Willoughby campus has been busy making beautiful birthday crowns.

Each Playgroup meets once a week and is led by a qualified Steiner Early Childhood Educator who guides the group through a two-hour dynamic session including adult discussion. Stories and songs, circle activities, and free-play both indoors and outdoors reflect the seasons of the year. A shared nourishing morning tea is a cornerstone of the occasion. Everyone develops multiple skills for crafting a happy, healthy home. And celebrating milestones like birthday's! Our colourful Playgroup rooms at Castlecrag and Willoughby campuses are furnished with quality handmade toys, while natural gardens are a safe haven for explorative, active tactile play.

Please find more information, term dates and to register here .

Building on their Ancient Civilisations studies, Class 6 students have recently immersed themselves in the fascinating world of Ancient Rome. Each student chose an aspect of Roman life that sparked their curiosity, researching their chosen topic before presenting their findings in a detailed report and creative artistic representation.

Their projects explored a range of themes, including Roman society and entertainment, architecture and engineering, transport and roads, conflict and military life, farming and food production. The finished works showcase both the depth of their research and their creativity. with students producing detailed models, artistic posters and other thoughtful representations of life in Ancient Rome.

This week is National Science Week, and to celebrate our Year 8 students have been getting hands-on with biology as they continue their study of the classification of living things. Having explored the world of plants, students have now turned their attention to animals, investigating the characteristics that help scientists group and classify them. Classification is an important scientific process for identifying and organising living things based on their shared characteristics.

On a beautiful day, the students headed into the garden to become wildlife detectives, searching for small creatures to observe and study. Their finds included native bees, bull ants, spiders, caterpillars and plenty of other fascinating garden inhabitants.

The bugs were carefully collected in specimen jars and brought back to the lab, where students could observe them more closely and begin the process of classification. How many legs did they have? Six or eight? Could they fly, crawl or both? Were they insects, or did they belong to another animal group?

With plenty of questions, close observation and a few exciting discoveries along the way, the lesson brought classification to life, proving that sometimes the best science can be found right outside the classroom door. National Science Week runs from 15–23 August 2026 and celebrates science across Australia.

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We are delighted to share that Y12 student Sara H. will be taking to the stage next month in Miranda Musical Theatre Company’s community production of the much-loved musical West Side Story .

Sara has been cast as Francisca, one of the Shark Girls, in this exciting production, which marks the return of West Side Story to Sydney community theatre after more than a decade. The talented cast of emerging performers will bring the iconic story of love, rivalry and friendship to life at the 680-seat Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland from 16 - 20 September.

Audiences will have the chance to see Sara perform alongside the Shark Girls in two of the show’s much-loved musical numbers, America and I Feel Pretty . We congratulate Sara on this wonderful creative achievement and wish her all the best for their upcoming performances!

Tickets are now on sale .

Winter time is citrus season.

Class 3 is getting ready to make lemonade concentrate for the Glenaeon Family Fair lemonade stand.

If anyone has a lemon tree or knows neighbours or friends willing to donate lemons, please reach out to Maria 0483818013.

A thoughtfully stocked family comfort basket can be one of the most practical things to have at home, with gentle natural remedies ready for everyday bumps, bruises, bites and winter sniffles, while bringing a little extra comfort and care when it's needed most.

Our Natural First Aid range has been restocked with handcrafted remedies made in Tasmania using organic and biodynamic ingredients, including Arnica and Calendula Ointments, natural chest rubs, soothing sphagni body oils, and a natural insect repellent. You'll find everything needed to create your family's comfort basket.

Also newly arrived is a beautiful collection of children's books. Discover your next favourite bedtime story, seasonal tale or inspiring first chapter book, thoughtfully chosen to nurture imagination and a love of reading.

Browse the collections online or visit the Castlecrag shop to explore them in person.

Term 3, 2026  – Opening Hours :

Tuesday: 8:30am—12pm & 2pm—3:45pm
Thursday: 8:30am—12pm & 2pm—3:45pm
Friday : 8:30am—12pm & 2pm—3:45pm

Shop online anytime: grassrootsecostore.com.au

Thank you for supporting local and choosing products that nurture creativity, sustainability, and imagination. A portion of every sale goes to support Glenaeon.

Grassroots Eco Store is located on the Glenaeon Castlecrag Campus, next to the Marion Mahony Griffin Hall. 121 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag.

Steering Committee News

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope all Glenaeon families are having a good start to the term!

The GPA Steering Committee has monthly meetings during school terms – here’s a recap of our last meeting on 30th July :

Welcoming all Committee members elected and re-elected at the AGM in June

Reviewing the GPA’s financial budget, results and any payment requests

Hearing from the GPA Class Parents Mentor, discussing the next Class Parents Forum and other current areas of focus for Class Parents

Hearing from the GPA Family Fair Mentor, discussing planning, preparation and problem-solving for the 2026 Fair

Reflecting on the 2026 Mid-Winter Party & Silent Auction, and the GPA’s contributions paid to the school from this fundraising

Discussing Parent Craft, Parent Library and Cuppa & Connect initiative supported by the GPA

Reviewing progress on new initiatives for the GPA in 2026, which we’ll have more to share about soon

$11,200 Contributed to the School

The Committee is delighted that the GPA was able to pay contributions to the school of $11,200 in June, which is 100% of the school’s requested funding support for musical instruments and playground equipment in 2026 so far. This achieved those fundraising goals shared as part of the 2026 Mid-Winter Party – our thanks again to all Glenaeon parents, staff and community members who made this possible!

Fair Planning is Underway

A top priority for the GPA in Term 3 is the Glenaeon Family Fair , which will be held on Saturday, 14th November . Planning is already well underway, and the GPA Steering Committee is working to support the 2026 Fair Coordinators, Mentor and Manager as they bring the event together.

Please keep an eye out for news about the Fair and consider how you might be able to volunteer or contribute this year. You’ll find Fair updates in this newsletter , and please check out the Fair microsite on Glenaeon’s new website.

Warm regards,

Huw Morris – GPA Chair

Glenaeon Parents Association (GPA)

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Beyond the sessions offered at Glenaeon, parents and carers are warmly invited to take part in the inspiring workshops and talks hosted by the Steiner Parent Education Initiative. Upcoming sessions are shared regularly in our Newsletter. As part of our ongoing commitment to meaningful parent engagement, Glenaeon parents and carers are able to attend these events free of charge .

All 2026 + 2027 Term dates for K-12, Preschool and Playgroups can be found on our website, click here .

Our Newsletter is published Week 1,3,5,7 and 9 in term time.
Please see our publishing schedule for exact dates.