Gardening teacher extraordinaire Sandra Frain is finishing this term after teaching for eight years at Glenaeon. This week was filled with gatherings in all her classes to say goodbye and thank her for her invaluable, inspiring, and incredible contributions to …

Year 7 ended their year with a day full of salt air, teamwork and true seafaring spirit as they set off on a Tall Ships excursion from Darling Harbour. Once aboard, students learned the rhythms of ship life, hoisting the …

Our wonderful Kindergarten teacher Sarah David retired after 13 years at Glenaeon. Sarah has taught hundreds of Glenaeon children and their families and cared so lovingly for the gardens, chickens and Parent Library. The whole campus gathered in a huge …

Last Friday, Year 10 participated in service to the homeless through participation with Kids Giving Back charity! As part of a service program delivered at school by Donna and Lillian, students in Year 10 have been hearing from other students …

Kindergarten practised their beautiful Advent Festival in their morning circles and in the school hall and then on the last day of school they finished the year with a beautiful summer Advent celebration in a little reserve near the school …

Today we gathered as a full Middle Cove community for our final assembly of the year, with Class 3 to Year 12 filling the Hall with joyful anticipation for the holidays ahead. The Events captains opened our time together with …

Last week, our school community gathered at Pitt Street Uniting Church in Sydney for Glenaeon's Annual Carol Service. Thank you to everyone who made it an evening to remember! A festive and reflective time had by all. Enjoy some moments …

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the 18th edition of our annual magazine, Aeon. Click here to read. A copy of the magazine made its way home to families yesterday, and we hope you’ve felt the joy of gently browsing …

Class 6 marked the end of their primary school journey with a joyful celebration that captured both their spirit and their togetherness. The afternoon began at Willoughby Park, where bubble soccer brought plenty of laughter and playfulness we love to …

Class 4 performed their play on the Year 9 balcony last Friday to an adoring crowd. Class Teacher Jamie Loftus wrote the play which explored themes of storytelling and narrative. This was a beautiful extension of their History of Writing …

The Shepherd’s Play is one of the Oberfuer plays which has been performed almost every year at Glenaeon since the 1950s. Teachers gifted the play to our students during school time, and on Tuesday evening it was our community’s turn.This year, …

Congratulations Year 12 for taking out the Gleno Cup! Thank you to our students who showed beautiful teamwork and for cheering on their classmates. Some photos below of the great event held today on the Middle Cove ovals! 

Monday saw Year 9 students embark on their final challenge for The Cove program in 2025. In groups, they navigated a five hour Amazing Race style adventure which took them across a massive chunk of the city, chasing clues and …

The Great Big Handshake tradition returned to Middle Cove in 2025 with all the joy, chaos and heart we adore. This year, every student from Class 3 to Year 12, along with teachers and staff, formed a winding line stretching …

In November, some of our wonderful Glenaeon teachers sported some truly magnificent moustaches, all in the name of supporting men’s mental health. With good humour, a touch of friendly competition, and more than a few “Is that actually staying?” comments …

As the school year draws to a close and we reflect on the year and the people who made it special. In December, our school community has been quietly blooming with kindness thanks to the beautiful Compliment-Trees now standing at …

Class 3 has been busy channeling their inner makers this term. The students have been learning to crochet, beginning with carving their very own crochet hooks from sticks. This hands-on project had everyone feeling very proud of their work and …

We are thrilled to celebrate our Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award recipients, Samuel Street and Katiya Petkovic, who were honoured at Government House on a perfect spring day.Sam and Katiya began their Duke of Edinburgh journey in Year 9 with …

All visitors to the Middle Cove Biodynamic Garden will see 'the corn growing as high as an elephants eye as it reaches as high as the sky’, and green grapes dripping off the hammock pergola! Thank you to all Glenaeon …

What an incredible day our community celebrated on Saturday 15 November at the Glenaeon Family Fair!  The Fair is a cherished tradition in our School’s annual calendar and is only made possible through the combined efforts of many students, parents and carers, staff, and friends in the Glenaeon community. This year’s Fair …

Last week on the 22 November, marked 60 years since the passing of Glenaeon’s founder and school architect Eric Milton Nicholls.   Born on the 10 January 1902 in the gold-mining town of Linton, Victoria, Eric showed remarkable determination from an …

Our 2026 Year 12 students have just completed a very special Main Lesson in the Steiner curriculum: the much-loved Projective Geometry. This classic Main Lesson, taught in Steiner schools around the world, invites students to shift their way of thinking by …

Making a doll is a challenging project, both from a technical viewpoint and a personal one. Creating the image of the human being in doll form brings the maker into a new perspective on self. Our students engage with the …

Class 1 mathematics is a journey that begins with the wonder of the numbers, whose qualities and quantities are explored in myriad ways. Over the year, the children move from counting and working intuitively with number relationships to the introduction …

We are delighted to share that Year 12 student, Luka S. has had his HSC Music composition nominated for ENCORE, the annual showcase of exceptional HSC Music works from across NSW. ENCORE highlights outstanding student achievement in performance, composition and …

For the past few years, Glenaeon has hosted Japanese students and this November, 12 students attended our school and stayed with local families including Glenaeon hosts. Our sincere thanks to these families that opened up their homes to these students. …

Our Year 8 students participated in three brilliantly spirited performances of Shakespearean plays, two of which took place outdoors which was a brave choice that paid off beautifully. The Comedy of Errors brought the amphitheatre to life, with its tale …

Class 5 recently got to participate in the Willoughby City Council annual Wildlife Story Book which involves hundreds of year 5 students across all school within Willoughby Council learning, writing and drawing about our local wildlife. On Thursday 13 November, …

On Tuesday, Castlecrag turned into a small farm with many types of lambs, sheep, and a wonderful alpaca named Trevor. Visiting as part of the children's Handcraft lesson, Classes 1 and 2 learned all about wool! They heard about the …

Last week, Class 2 performed their beautiful play, Brigid of Iona, inspired by the life and stories of Saint Brigid, whose kindness and courage continue to inspire hearts today. The children worked with great enthusiasm to learn their lines, songs, …

Year 9 attended the Shoalhaven Outdoor Art Program over the last couple of weeks and came away gleaming and inspired by both the environment of the river and with their creative output at the Bundanon Education Centre! The journey was …

We are delighted to share that our HSC English Extension 2 student, Rafi, has been nominated for possible inclusion in Young Writers. This respected showcase celebrates exemplary major works from English Extension 2 students across NSW, recognising creativity, depth of …

Our Year 10 students have been enjoying the fantastic Spring weather, learning the ropes around sailing at Balmoral Sailing Club as a part of their Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) classes. Sailing small Hobie Cats, sea kayaking and …

Last night, our Class of 2025 gathered with their families at Curzon Hall in North Ryde for a beautiful celebration marking the close of 13 years of schooling, the completion of their HSC examinations, and the beginning of a new …

As Term 4 draws to a close, amidst the flurry of deadlines and activity, we are gifted a moment to pause and reflect. The end of the school year invites us to look back on the journey of growth: of …

Thursday and Friday lunchtimes have been buzzing with energy this term, as more than 60 students took to the courts for the Lunchtime Legends Fast Five Netball Competition. Across 28 thrilling matches played in the closing weeks of Term 3 …

After the excitement of Glenaeon’s Languages Week cake competition, our Year 7 and 8 Spanish, German, and Japanese students wrapped up the week with a colourful crafternoon tea last Friday. Students were transported to Spain, Germany, and Japan through music, …

Class 4 marks the beginning of overnight outdoor education programs at Glenaeon. Complementing the Local Geography Main Lesson, the children completed walks in the local area and slept overnight on the school oval! Thank you to Scottie, KG, and Jamie …

Last Tuesday, Class 5 students, teachers and parents from Glenaeon, Kamaroi and the Blue Mountains Steiner Schools gathered at Glenaeon’s ‘Olympic grove’ to stage our very own Ancient Greek Olympics.  Organised into the four city states of Athens, Sparta, Thebes …

In early November, our Rudolf Riders – Donna, Lee, Jamie, Fred, Genevieve, Keiko, Matt and KG – took to the road for the epic MS Gong ride, raising funds in support of people whose lives are affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). …

This November, a group of Glenaeon’s teachers have teamed up to take part in Movember, the global movement raising funds and awareness for men’s health and mental wellbeing. Starting the month with a clean shave, Nic, Ross, Hernan, Brendan, Adrian, …

Spring has certainly arrived in the Kindergarten. The Jaboticaba (Brazilian grapetree) jewels beckon from within, the white mulberries dangle and delight, and the snow pea tower that treated our Kindy families at our Spring Festival has now made way for …

As part of Class 4's Local Geography Main Lesson, the students recently visited Berry Island Reserve in Wollstonecraft and the Coal Loader in Waverton. They participated in a guided bushwalk of the Reserve and explored the Coal Loader museum, learning …

Last Wednesday, a group of eager Class 3–6 students gathered in the Junior Library at Middle Cove for the very first session of Glenaeon’s new co-curricular Chess Club. Our budding grandmasters enjoyed an afternoon of strategy, friendly competition and fun …

Class 2 have been working on two projects with Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean. Some children are finishing their elaborate long-stitch pencil cases by decorating the second side with a drawing of their own inspiration - a pirate ship, a lighthouse, …

As part of their literacy journey, Class 1 has been immersed in Cuentos Latinoamericanos (Latin American Stories) with Class Teacher Katherine Arconati. They have enjoyed wonderful fairy tales and legends that hail from Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Peru, …

Welcome & Happy Bidding The online auction is now live, inviting all to participate in a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This silent auction showcases beautiful handmade crafts, inspiring artworks, enriching services, and unique workshops crafted by our talented …

Classes 1 and 2 have begun this term with gardening teacher Kate Flood, exploring animal homes and working together to build new worm farms for the campus. Children brought in animal homes they had found to show each other, before …

The playground has been alive with the most wonderful cubbies, games and sandpit play this week! Children built two brilliant cubbies from natural materials, including some new wooden stumps that had to be trolleyed across the playground. In the sandpit, …

Last week, a bright-eyed group of new (in 2026) and current students attended our Year 7 Orientation Day, and parents an information evening, in preparation for their exciting transition to high school next year. Our Orientation program is designed to …

Next Tuesday (4 November) marks 110 years since Glenaeon’s founding teacher, Miss Sylvia Brose, was born. A visionary educator and forerunner of Steiner education in Australia, Miss Brose dedicated her life to cultivating learning that balanced intellectual, artistic, and practical …

In Week 1, Class 6 performed the play Alice in Wonderland for Glenaeon's primary classes on Friday and for parents on Sunday. We commenced the play in Term 3, where parts were given, much practise happened in Morning Circle time, …

Sylvia Brose Hall was brimming with creativity and innovation at the end of Week 1, when our Year 8 students presented their Year 8 Projects to their fellow students, teachers, families and other guests. The Year 8 Project is a …

Last week our Class 4 students delighted their audience with a wonderful string performance in Sylvia Brose Hall. With poise, focus, and evident enjoyment, the children played a number of pieces including class favourites Tip Toe Boo and Dog & …

Kindergarten Teacher Catherine Pilko is the latest Glenaeon voice on the Steiner Education Australia podcast series, Steiner Voices XYZ. "Catherine takes us through a typical day, showing the calm, ordered and productive routines that provide a nourishing start to the child’s …

The school holidays hit a high note for a group of Glenaeon’s talented musicians, as they embarked on the school’s inaugural European Music Tour in September. Led by Ian Munns, Alleyne Moss and Raphaela Mazzone over two magnificent weeks, 22 …

Last term, our Class 3 students took a dive into the art of woodworking. It is a hands-on, deeply satisfying craft that nurtures focus, patience, and creativity.  Guided by their teacher Cathy Bower and our wonderful parent volunteers, the children …

The Shepherd's Play is one of the Oberufer plays, which have been performed almost every year since the late 1950s, when the school began as a Kindergarten in Pymble, called Dalcross. At Glenaeon, we see the performance of the play …

The Shepherd's Play is one of the Oberufer plays, which have been performed almost every year since the late 1950s, when the school began as a Kindergarten in Pymble, called Dalcross. At Glenaeon, we see the performance of the play …

Our Primary Faculty Coordinator and Junior School Librarian, Lucy Armstrong spent much of her term break working to support the 53,000 Australian homeless women, contributing to Mission Australia's latest campaign designed to address this societal issue. Lucy and a team …

In Week 8 of Term 3, our Year 12 Biology students had an incursion week taking part in the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) program in collaboration with The University of Sydney. This international initiative allows students to step into the …

Huge congrats to our Year 12 student, Jasmine B., whose Textiles and Design Major Textiles Project has been nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.  This means Jasmine’s HSC project was truly exemplary - a wonderful recognition of her creativity, skill …

In their last days at school before the HSC began, our Year 12 students took a trip down memory lane with a visit to our Castlecrag campus and the youngest members of our school community. Starting in Kindy, Year 12 …

BOOKING LINKS: Geometry and The Will In Action: https://www.trybooking.com/DGERZ  New date: Supporting Students to Flourish - Strengthening our student culture together: https://www.trybooking.com/DGENT Advent Journey: Prepare for Christmas with Children: https://www.trybooking.com/DGERD

During the term break, I had the privilege of attending a keynote presentation with Professor of Education, Psychology and Neuroscience, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, as part of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia’s Biennial Conference. An affirming session that …

Classes 1 and 2 learned a wonderful dance for their Spring Festival. Practicing every morning at Castlecrag, they travelled to our Middle Cove Campus to join Classes 3 to 12 on the oval on Spring Festival Day. They joyfully sang …

Kindergarten celebrated their Spring Festival on the last day of Term 3 - it was a warm and sunny day and the children came to the playground singing, with ribbons on their wrists and spring garlands in their hair. Our …

 

  BOOKING LINKS: New date: Supporting Students to Flourish - Strengthening our student culture together: https://www.trybooking.com/DGENT Advent Journey: Building Family Christmas Traditions: https://www.trybooking.com/DGERD

It’s that time of the year again. The mulberries are ripe and the silkworms are eating lots of green mulberry leaves and growing very, very fat. At the start of Spring when the mulberry leaves were first budding, we all …

Week 10, Term 3 saw an epic Teacher vs Student soccer match out on the Oval. After several rain delays, the long-awaited showdown between the teachers and the Year 11 students finally kicked off. In a thrilling game, the teachers …

Saturday 15 November | 10am–4pm | Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School121 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag Get ready for a day of joy, wonder and togetherness as the much-loved Glenaeon Family Fair returns to the lower north shore on Saturday 15 November 2025. …

Are you exploring options for your child's senior years of school? Now is the time to discover how Glenaeon combines the academic rigour of the HSC with the soul of Steiner education.  At Glenaeon, we offer a unique path through …

Class 2 have been making their own beautiful pencil cases! Learning long stitch with handwork teacher Meg Quinlisk, they have sewn one side in geometric patterns and another side in a drawing of their own design. They will be lined …

What a wonderful turn out we had this year for our annual GlenX alumni reunion event at our Middle Cove Campus. We were thrilled to host past students from as far away as Western Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria, Queensland and …

This year's Year 10 students had an epic whirlwind adventure in Tasmania. All of the groups walked the Overland track, from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, stopping at beautiful campsites along the way. One of the groups started at …

Students have started coding at Glenaeon as part of their Digital Technology class. Year 7 and Year 8 have been using microbits with Teachers, George and Evan. The microbits are programmable devices which allows students to get hands-on with coding and digital …

The 2025 Aiming High Challenge (AHC) was held on Wednesday 17 September in the Senior Library. The AHC is an interest-based project, where students create a Big Question and perform research to dive deeper into their area of passion. Students have …

The Cove Billy Cart Open was full of colour and excitement. Teams decided their drivers after practice laps and set themselves the challenge of fastest circuit around the hall and down the driveway onto the basketball court for a series …

The nine year old child is needing to make sense of the world around them and through grounding activities, gardening, cooking, building shelters, and making clothing, they learn that they can use what is around them to thrive. They meet …

The Year 8 trip to the Warrumbungles that we just came back from was sensational. The campsite was located at the foot of the mountains in a stunning valley with the majestic hills overlooking the entire property. During our time …

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Creative Writing Club competition! English and History Teacher Nicholas Greenfield announced the results last Friday, with three talented voices taking out the top spots – Class 4 student Matilda S., Year 8 student Rachel …

The Parzival Main Lesson is really a rite of passage, and is studied by all Steiner schools around the world. It follows the story of the 'grail knight' as he finds his way in the world - a 'coming of …

A peaceful quiet descended over the hall last Wednesday, as students from Middle Cove gathered to experience something rare. They were there to watch a eurythmy performance themed ‘Passport to Everywhere’ with poetry from around the world and music from …

Last term, the Year 8 Textile Technology students learned to operate a sewing machine. In their first project they designed slip covers and stitched weighted cushion inserts for Glenaeon's Wellbeing program. It was tricky sewing through the bulky upholstery weight …

It is especially important not to go on working in a monotonous way, doing nothing but add for six months etc., but where possible one should take all four arithmetic rules fairly quickly one after another and then practice them. …

Assembly this fortnight was given a dynamic lift with a presentation by the Year 10 Regenerative Agriculture Biodynamic Gardening students. A sample of some of the projects that were presented included:Biodynamic healing methods- the creation of indigenous medicines to balance soil …

The Year 9 Program, The Cove has been a buzzing hive of activity this term as students have morphed into race teams for their engineering challenge. Teams were presented a pile of materials and had to reverse engineer them into …

Book Week 2025 was a joyful celebration of stories, imagination, and community spirit at Glenaeon.  From Class 3 to Year 12, students stepped into the pages of their favourite books, arriving at school dressed as beloved literary characters or in …

The Glenaeon Music Performance Tour group have been working with energy and building excitement as they get ready for their European tour in September. Rehearsals have been buzzing, and the recent full-day incursion gave students the chance to really knuckle …

Our two previous main lessons introduced the big ideas of Class 2: the times tables (and their patterns) and place value. In this new block, Sailors and Merchants, we revisit and deepen those foundations while bringing fresh wonder to the work! …

Our Year 7 students performed their play Robin Hood, on Tuesday, 12 August in the Sylvia Brose Hall. The whole cohort were involved in the play and performed to various classes throughout the day and to Parents and Carers in …

GlenX Class of 2019 Alumni Lieutenant Alina Hutton has graced the pages of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers RAEME Craftsman Magazine detailing her internship with the McLaren F1 Racing Team in the UK. You can read all about …

Glenaeon’s first ever Biodynamic Regenerative Agriculture Minor elective encourages Year 10 students to practically apply principles of this study to heal the land and all living beings.Time and space is given to develop project ideas individually or in groups. The …

Parents and friends have been creating the most beautiful works of craft this term. Parent Craft held a doll making workshop led by Glenaeon parent Charlotte, and the most lovely folk are emerging. From little babies to beautiful dolls, each …

A huge congratulations to Glenaeon students and Alumni who were awarded Duke of Edinburgh Awards at last week's High School Assembly in a thoughtful and inspiring ceremony hosted by Coordinators and Teachers Donna Miller and Alleyne Moss. Glenaeon Alumni Oscar Street …

We had some glorious days of sun after the weeks of rain at Castlecrag and the children enjoyed basking and playing in its warmth. The children explored the gardens, sandpits, monkey bars and in the cubbies with the sun on …

On Tuesday, Class 3 went on an excursion to Grace Springs Farm as part of their Farming Main Lesson. The small family run, organic farm on the Central Coast was a wonderful, child friendly opportunity for the students to learn about animal …

High School fencers, Sean, Angus, Rafello and Jasper became performers last week giving our Class 5 and 6 students a lesson and demonstration of the finer points of fencing. Students had a chance to handle a foil and learn about …

No matter what the weather brings us in these last few weeks of winter, we have certainly been making sure that we all continue to stay warm in Kindy. Each day before we go out to play, we count our …

What a joy it was to welcome the Waldorf Wayfarers to Glenaeon on our first day back of term! Their presence brought a fresh energy, with new and beautiful music pouring out of both our music rooms all day. It was …

Discover the difference a contemporary Steiner education can make for your child. Are you curious about an education that can be both holistic and academically rigorous? Join us at Glenaeon’s Primary School Open Day, where you will experience how our …

Earlier this month, we celebrated International Archives Day and the Glenaeon Archives – a living repository of stories, photographs, records, and memories that continue to tell our school community’s rich and evolving story. Cared for under the close eye of …

In our last newsletter, we shared the first glimpse of exciting developments underway in our two library spaces at Middle Cove, projects made possible thanks to the generous support of our parent community through donations from the GPA. Over the …

Save the Date in your calendars for the annual Glenaeon Family Fair at our Castlecrag campus! We can't wait to welcome you for this joyful community event. Saturday 15 November 10am - 4pm 

Yesterday our high school students enjoyed a mufti day and door decorating challenge hosted by the Student Representative Council. Each year group chose a charity to support and donate the proceeds raised by their gold coin donations. The winning door …

Last Sunday, 8 June, our one-of-a-kind Biodynamic Agricultural Gardening educator led our annual composting workshop. As those who regularly attend Sandra’s workshops set in the stunning Middle Cove Garden, know, Sandra not only delivers the biodynamic and scientific how-to of …

Year 11 were fortunate to have architect Lisa Saville and her associate Jarod, take them on an architectural walk through Chippendale and the UTS campus. Students learned about form and space as well as audience (users of the sites). There …

This week in Kindy the children have heard a story about the journey of the whales as they migrate north to where the Mother Whales will give birth to their babies. The children have sung along with the whales to …

Class 3 had an immersive hands-on experience learning all about fibres and wool production as part of their Farming Main Lesson with Class Teacher Cathy Bower. Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean and parent helpers came together  to help children wash the …

The Year 10 Art students visited the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize Exhibition last Friday. They were chuffed to see our own Year 11 student, Jasmine’s work hanging in the main hall as a Young Archie’s Finalist! There was even …

We Have the Will to Work...These words are from a verse often spoken by teachers at the start of a meeting. They may sound simple, but what they suggest is initiative and freedom that direct the work of the teacher. …

There is nothing quite like the look and feel of a brand-new book to spark curiosity and inspire avid readers! Students in both Primary and High School have been enjoying the first flush of new books into the Junior and …

Our new Japanese teacher Noriko sensei (or Noriko Yamanaka) started teaching at both our Middle Cove and Castlecrag campuses on 5 May which happened to be Japanese Children's Day. On this day, Japanese people celebrate children’s happiness and growth. ‘Koi’ (Carp) symbolises …

On Tuesday evening, 3 June an audience made up of Glenaeon families and friends were treated to an evening of superb Jazz at the school’s Jazz Café, in the Sylvia Brose Hall at Middle Cove. Throughout the evening, the audience was entertained by the …

Class 6 recently attended their week long camp to the Warrambungles, Gulgong, Hill End and Bathurst. Key moments included a whole day walk up to the bluffs around the Breadknife rock formation, abseiling, star gazing, gold panning, mine climbing, and …

Steiner education takes a gentle and meaningful approach to teaching reading and writing. From their very beginnings, Glenaeon children start their mornings in the garden, taking time to absorb the sounds, sights, smells and colours communicated by each season. Primary …

BOOK HERE Creating Compost Sunday 8 June 10am-12pm Biodynamic Garden, Middle Cove Campus, 5a Glenroy Avenue, Middle Cove  A family friendly ‘hands on’ Composting aka Soil Creation workshop at Glenaeon’s beautiful Middle Cove Campus Garden”. Together we will create a …

With the teachers' wonderful chalkboards and board work, the children also delight in creating the most beautiful drawings in the playground and on pathways! Thank you to the children for their joyous creations! We also had an absolutely stunning rainbow …

We were so lucky to have Glenaeon parent Yuki and prolific Waldorf inspired felt doll maker and crafter come to share her wet felting technique with parents. Yuki is so generous with her time and sharing her teachings. Parents made the most …

This term, Class 2 has been journeying through the rich and magical world of The King of Ireland’s Son. The children have been captivated by the lyrical storytelling, full of mystery, adventure, and timeless wisdom. As we follow the prince on …

This week at Preschool, our creative painting session was inspired by the windy, rainy days we’ve been experiencing as the season shifts. Using wet-on-wet watercolour and straws, the children explored the invisible movement of the wind—blowing the paint gently across …

From Will to Wisdom …  For the Glenaeon community and curious minds alike! Join us to explore how Steiner education nurtures the will — the inner drive that helps children grow into free, purposeful adults.  Director of Professional Practice, Katherine Arconati, will explore how …

A tremendous privilege of our Glenaeon Playgroups is to witness the children of all ages changing as they 'grow up'. We delight in the first teeth, the toilet training, the intriguing language expression and we navigate the tantrums. As the …

Class 3 have settled quickly back into the rhythm of school life.  In Main Lesson, they are immersed in the biblical story of “The Journey to the Promised Land”. The stories follow the early Hebrew patriarchs of Abraham, Isaac and …

Noeleen P (Yr 8) has continued her successful run through the Swimming Carnival season. Most recently representing AICES at the NSWCIS Swimming Carnival. Up against the best swimmers from Independent schools across NSW, Noeleen had a massive race program, competing …

Year 9 Photography elective students started the term by going on an urban photo walk. They left school at lunch time and walked into Chatswood, taking photos all the way. From Chatswood they caught the Metro to North Sydney, capturing …

Class 4 lovingly made a Mother's Day treat for their mums and mum figures in Handwork class with Elizabeth Ellean. They chose colours and stitched words and pictures and made designs with their loved ones in mind. Aren't handmade gifts …

Royal Agricultural Easter Show took place in the term break and we were delighted to see two students from Glenaeon that had their craft work of embroidery, and crochet selected for display. There were many categories for the under 20's section …

Class 1 and 2 enjoyed beautiful weather up at Bilpin Springs Orchard picking apples on the weekend! With farmer Cedric, they enjoyed exploring the orchard and harvesting delicious apples. Together they had a wonderful picnic, climbed trees and the autumn …

Class 5 were very proud of the glorious and unique mini cucumbers they lovingly grew in the Middle Cove Biodynamic garden. So proud that they generously shared them with the Middle Cove staff to try. Delicious!

To honour and celebrate our wonderful mums and grannies, Big Kindy children invited them for a special afternoon tea. Gifts had been made well in advance, with lots of careful wet felting, rolling of wool balls and then threading together …

Yr 9 and 10 Drama students were delighted to visit the Capitol Theatre in the CBD to see Annie The Musical! Accompanied by Head of Drama, Dave Gleeson and Teacher, Dom Nicholls they attended the matinée performance and were both inspired …

  A NURTURING START TO A MEANINGFUL LIFE Our Kindergarten to Class 6 program nurtures the development of the whole child.  At Glenaeon, we nourish young minds and hearts in a healthy, beauty-filled environment through imagination, artistic expression, and practical …

Sydney Rudolf Steiner College recently hosted its 5-day Autumn seminar at Glenaeon's Castlecrag campus once again—and what an enriching and memorable experience it was for all involved.A group of 30 aspiring early childhood and primary Steiner teachers, along with their …

The journey starts here! Many Sydney families begin their Glenaeon School experience by joining one of our playgroups on either our Castlecrag or Willoughby Campuses. They meet like-minded families who also nurture their children with a respect for sharing natural …

Families gathered for a wonderfully creative ‘Pysanky’ Ukranian egg decorating workshop before the Easter holidays began. Mary Heard and Catherine Pilko created the evening, and assisted by Melanie Harper, showed families how to create the most stunning and colourful eggs …

We have a rare swimmer in our midst. Noeleen P (Year 8) had a phenomenal meet representing Glenaeon and ISD at the AICES swimming carnival late last term. Her 7 medals were an absolutely outstanding achievement. Noeleen won both age …

On the last day of term, our high school celebrated the harvest season with their annual Autumn Festival. Yr 7, 8, 9 and 11 gathered in the Sylvia Brose Hall around a mandala thoughtfully created with lovingly donated produce and …

On the last day of Term 1, our Kindergarten children gathered with their families in the Kindy playground to bid farewell to the term and celebrate the festival of Easter. In the warm Autumn sun, they enjoyed a seasonal story, …

As Term 1 came to an end, our school community were treated to four remarkable performances of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as our Yr 10s took to the stage for their Glenaeon musical debut. The audiences were in awe …

School holidays aren’t all about rest and recovery. Keen Glenaeon surfers took on the challenge of competitive surfing in the Inaugural Gleaneon Surf Riders Surf Tag Championships at Long Reef on the first Friday of the holidays. Surfers from Years …

On Saturday 29th March, Science and Maths teacher George Morton-Ramwell ran around Mount Buffalo in the Buffalo 100km Stampede Race. This race has nearly 5000m of elevation, making for a long day out. With a time of 14 hours 10 minutes, he …

At the end of Term 1, I, along with my volunteer, Tim Bacon (2020 Glenaeon graduate) headed out to a stunning property north-west of the Warrumbungle National Park for our first-ever bird banding trip under our expanded bird research project! …

It is so special to witness the beginning of Class 1, starting with the lovely ‘Rainbow Bridge’ ceremony. The Class 1 children gather in the Kindergarten garden with parents and share a morning circle and songs together. The Class 2 children …

We have been enjoying seasonal work and play in Kindergarten. Bread making, pom pom apples in craft, making plum jam, Harvest gifts and lots of outdoor play in the Autumn air.

This term, our Yr 8 students embarked on their outdoor education expedition to Parr State Conservation Area at Webbs Creek. They started with a prep day where they attend Main Lesson and then partake in preparation sessions with their outdoor education instructors. …

Class 1 and 2 students prepared over 200 bread rolls and 60 cobs of corn to enjoy while hosting the entire Primary School for the Michaelmas Festival. Earlybirds Clair, Melony, Sally and Maria and their children came at 7am to …

Every Tuesday afternoon, the Class 3 children exclaim, “What are we cooking this week?" They gather excitedly around the outdoor table and peek curiously at the fresh ingredients. Like any well trained apprentice chef, they follow good food hygiene practices; they …

To celebrate the Autumn season, Handwork Teacher Elizabeth Ellean has been guiding our students in making corn dolls out of corn husks. Class 5 have been working hard on their dolls and also knitting up a storm (perfect timing for …

Class 1 celebrated the Persian New Year (Nowruz), which corresponds with the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, last Friday. Thank you to Mahdi and Roya for setting up the Haft Sin with many of its traditional, symbolic elements. The …

Last week, our Preschool families braved the uncertain weather and gathered at Cedric’s Bilpin Springs Orchard for our annual apple-picking day. In the morning, with rain in the forecast, we wondered if the event would go ahead. However, a small window …

This week, classes 1 and 2 began their gardening blocks to finish Term 1. Our gardening program begins in kindergarten where the children learn to care for, observe and connect with the environment through both play and meaningful work. Building …

Year 10 students have taken to the beach as part of their PDHPE lessons on Wednesday afternoons this term. It’s a great chance for students to combine the theory around waves, surf conditions and surf safety that they learn in …

Last week, all the primary school classes came together at our Castlecrag campus for the festival of Michaelmas - midway between the summer and winter solstices. The play follows the story of a fiery dragon who scorches the crops and threatens …

Class 6 has been busy this term writing stories and articles for their Class 6 magazine, The View from Class 6. The first issue has been printed and the students are very excited for their families and teachers to read …

We are thrilled to announce that Ava K.(Aiyva), a talented singer and songwriter from Yr 11, has recorded and released her debut single, Long Way to the Mountains. To celebrate this incredible moment, Aiyva hosted a launch party where she …

Class 2 have been learning satin stitch and sewing their initials on their own hand-felted etoile with Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean. This is a little felt booklet that they will use throughout their time at Glenaeon to hold needles, scissors …

Congratulations to Rafa A. (Yr 8) for attending the Montessori Model United Nations conference in New York City. The delegates had their final session at the United Nations Headquarters General Assembly Hall. The solutions that have been proposed on current critical …

In the Kindergarten this year, we have been busy celebrating a number of Summer and early Autumn birthdays. Each child’s birthday is celebrated with a special birthday story, songs, a seasonal birthday table, a handmade gift from the teacher, a …

Thank you to all who came to celebrate a beautiful Harvest Gratitude Parent Education session last Sunday in the Middle Cove biodynamic garden. 60 celebration participants from families spanning the three campuses of Willoughby Preschool, Castlecrag and Middle Cove from Playgroups …

Congratulations to Georgia Di Laudo our Administration Assistant who celebrated 10 years at Glenaeon last week! Georgia is a bright star who's energy and friendly personality make her a joy to work with. Thank you Georgia for you your commitment to Glenaeon, …

We were thrilled to have YuNiOn return to Glenaeon for a Japanese drumming workshop with our high school Japanese language students. During Period 1, our students enjoyed learning about one of Japan’s ancient traditional music instruments and traditional rhythms. Then …

In Kindergarten we have started the year with many wonderful adventures and memorable moments. On the first Wednesday of term we welcomed in the Chinese New Year of the Snake with a delicious morning tea of Chinese dumplings that had …

On a sunny Sydney day last week, we welcomed back our Class of 2024. It was great to hear of the diverse range of exciting experiences they’ve had since graduating, and their plans for 2025. Some are taking a gap …

MEANINGFUL LIVES BEGIN HERE Discover Glenaeon’s unique points of difference at our annual Open Day, showcasing our holistic and integrated learning program that inspires imagination, creativity, and the growth of good character within a deeply connected community. Join us on …

Dear Glenaeon Community, It is with immense joy and pride that I share the outstanding achievements of our graduating Class of 2024.  The journey undertaken by this cohort of Year 12 students not only reflects our school ethos but also …

Ebba Bodame hosted the most beautiful 'Preparing for Christmas' workshop this week at Castlecrag. She prepared three different nature and story tables and two advent/candle displays, and spoke of many lovely traditions and ways that we can explore and share …

Our Castlecrag Campus really shines for the Glenaeon Family Fair! We love hosting it and every classroom, playground and hall space transforms into a wonderful playground and markets for adults and children alike! Thank you to our amazing parents and …

The children have really enjoyed being back together and on campus. Learning to walk on stilts, creating fairy gardens, paper airplanes, the monkey bars and playing non-stop tag are favourites this week. The children have also built an amazing cubby!

Our 'Welcome Home' Playgroups have final spots available for Term 4. Find out more by clicking the image below for more information  

Here are some joyful photos of our Spring Festival which took place at the end of Term 3. Thank you to the many students, teachers, staff, parents and volunteers for making the day such a great success!

This term, we welcome Marianne as our Monday Playgroups Educator at our Castlecrag campus. Welcome Marianne!What is your new role at Glenaeon?My new role is the Castlecrag Monday Playgroup Leader.What experience do you bring to Glenaeon?I bring 4.5 years of …

Experience the Magic of Community at the Glenaeon Family Fair Get ready for an enchanting day out for all ages as the Glenaeon Family Fair returns to the lower north shore on Saturday 9 November from 10am until 4pm. This …

In our Yr 12 students last days at Glenaeon, we honoured them with some spectacular traditions and celebrations. We are so proud of these wonderful 25 individuals and all enjoyed farewelling them as they embark on their post-school journey. The week …

Class 3-6 children came to school dressed as their favourite character from a book in the first Inaugural Book Week Celebrations held at Glenaeon! A mood of joy and appreciation was everywhere as teachers dressed as their favourite book character and …

Class 2 are completing the most creative long-stitch pencil cases with Handwork teacher, Elizabeth Ellean. It's wonderful to see their designs and patterns emerge incorporating geometric patterns of many shapes and designs. The children carefully draw their own image and …

To round out the Winter festivities of last term, our Class 1 - 4 children and their families gathered at our Middle Cove campus after dark for a special lantern festival. Teachers lead our gathered community down the campus trail, …

Once again, our flock were diligently cared for every day of the Winter holiday break. Our group chat was busy with daily reports and photos of the activities at the chicken coop. Thank you so very much for your ‘joyous …

Glenaeon’s Preschool Open Day, held on Saturday 24 August was a wonderful morning where over 120 people registered for this exploration of our Willoughby campus. We were overjoyed to see families meet our Preschool and Playgroup educators, explore the garden …

Glenaeon’s Preschool Open Day offers families the chance to meet our dedicated Steiner trained educators, view the Preschool and our facilities and learn about our high-quality preschool program, an environment in which young children are nurtured physically, emotionally and spiritually.  …

Last term, our high school Languages students enjoyed participating in excursions where they sampled traditional food from Japan, Germany and Spain. Our Year 9 and 10 Japanese students visited the The Japan Foundation in Chippendale to participate in workshops and share …

Classes 3 and 4 walked up to Castlecrag Campus to take part in their Winter Spiral walk. Starting in complete darkness, except for a lit candle in the centre, they walk the spiral in reverence, lighting their own and placing …

Classes 1 and 2 walked a beautiful Winter Spiral, formed from cuttings and branches from the families and our school gardens. The Winter Solstice is a time reflect on the shortest day and longest night, and when we celebrate our …

Last week, Glenaeon's Sylvia Brose Hall at Middle Cove was transformed into a Mid-Winter labyrinth for our Class 5 - Yr 12 students to walk, participate and reflect at this Winter Festival. A labyrinth is a little different to the …

It is well and truly winter! The crisp mornings and cold weather arrived with the chill of King and Queen Winter! Senior Teacher, Catherine Pilko ran a Winter focused workshop for parents exploring the stories and crafts of winter including …

We are thrilled to showcase our much anticipated new uniform for our Glenaeon PDHPE department. PDHPE teacher Sarah Simmons is donning the Hooded Jumper, Head of PDHPE Adrian Carter is in the Polo Shirt, and PDHPE Teacher Kim Mann is in the …

Parent Craft families shared a workshop with talented felter Erika Hosoyama, who taught them the wonderful art of dry needle felting. Taking the beautiful wet felts made with Yuki Tomashima in the last workshop, Erika showed people how to work …

After careful preparation and planning, Glenaeon conducted an emergency evacuation drill at our Middle Cove campus yesterday. Our Operations & Facilities Manager Chris Scrogie (Chief Warden) announced the drill, and sounded the alarm. Classes made their way out of Period …

On Thursday evening, 30 May, an audience made up of Glenaeon parents, relatives and friends were treated to an evening of superb Jazz at the school’s Jazz Café, in the Sylvia Brose Hall at Middle Cove. Throughout the evening, the audience was …

Since 1957, Glenaeon has been a beacon of inspired teaching, joyful learning, and genuine community connections. Our school's rich history is a testament to our commitment to nurturing students who are prepared to embrace a hopeful future and lead meaningful …

Class 2 have been learning long stitch and making their own beautiful pencil cases with handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean. One side is decorated with colourful geometric shapes that the children choose and the other side is a picture that each …

This month, just before sunrise, Class 6 took to the road over the Blue Mountains and out to the western plains. Three Class 6 main lessons were the focus of their camp adventure; Australian History, Geology and Astronomy. The students, …

Class 1 have begun weaving their recorder bags. " Under and over and under again..." They have a beautiful poem about an eagle weaving. Her nest on a cliff ready to lay eggs.... Choosing the colors they will weave the …

Since 1957, Glenaeon has been a beacon of inspired teaching, joyful learning, and genuine community connections. Our school's rich history is a testament to our commitment to nurturing students who are prepared to embrace a hopeful future and lead meaningful …

Glenaeon’s top footballers were on show at the AICES Football Championships last week. The ISD Open Mens team, which included Jayden S. from Yr 12 and Anton C. from Yr 11, played valiantly with great skill, passion and intensity throughout …

In 2019, a study was conducted to evaluate the impact of nature on children's learning. The largest study of it's kind, 451 children participated in outdoor activities. The findings were incredible. 79% of children reported increased feelings of confidence, 84% …

Parents had the opportunity to learn wet felting with Yuki Tomashima, a Glenaeon parent and incredibly talented felt artist. Taking soft fleeces and making landscapes and pictures, the felt is rubbed with warm water and soap and rolled until it …

Last week, Year 10 students and their families attended an information evening at our Middle Cove campus, designed to help students with their HSC subject choices and also preparation for the final two years of schooling at Glenaeon. The event …

This term, Yr 9 went on an expedition to The Wolgan Valley for 8 days. We explored and enjoyed the peaceful wilderness in five groups. Encountering many hardships and overcoming them by using teamwork and HEART. This camp was a great …

Over the past six weeks Year 7 and Year 8 have been using microbits in their digital technology class with George. The microbits are programmable devices which allows students to get hands-on with coding and digital making.    Students have coded …

Our Debating and Public Speaking Co-curricular activity has launched for Term 2! Our students gather in the Senior Library after school on Wednesdays with Tristan from Masters Academy to learn skills such as critical thinking, research, confidence and leadership. If …

The ISD Cross Country Carnival was held on Monday May 20th and was a true triumph for Glenaeon’s competitors. Races started with the older age groups, Under 17’s and 16’s where our senior runners led the way and set the tone …

Last Wednesday was the Australian Library and Information Association's National Simultaneous Storytime and Glenaeon were delighted to take part in this event along with over 2.3 million school children in over 20 thousand locations across the country. Library Teacher Lynne …

Playgroup bakes beautiful sourdough bread everyday. Sometimes the children from Class 1 help grind the grain into warm flour. Using oats, wheat and rye grain, the children help to use the electric stone mill to grind the flour and prepare …

Yr 11 explored an architecture walk led by Eughan Lewis, investigating recent structures in Chippendale and the UTS buildings in Ultimo. They have been inspired to develop their own sculptural architecture models for this terms Body of Work. Watch this …

We've had so much rain in the past two weeks and only moments in the sun! The children took great delight in the opportunity to enjoy the sunny weather when the rain finally stopped!    

The Rainbow Fairy visits Castlecrag each May and dances around Reception! It's so exciting when the children come in to find her waiting for them. Children bring the class rolls to the office or bring messages and questions and have …

We are super proud and excited to acknowledge past students, Kauri Palmer and Marc Monnet-Demarbre on their attainment of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. I would also like to acknowledge Mya Hill, who graduated last year, on attaining the …

The Yr 12 Solo marks the culmination of Glenaeon’s Outdoor Education Program. This is a 6-day program that incorporates a 48-hour solo experience as well as Landcare projects, an Astronomy session and a celebration dinner catered by the Outdoor Education …

It was a wet start to Term 2 at Castlecrag, but not even the rain could dull the warm smiles of children, teachers and parents alike as the campus came back to life after the holidays. Welcome or welcome back …

Open Day 2024 offers parents the chance to see our Kindergarten to Class 2 in action! You will see student work on display, observe classes, explore the outdoor learning environments, and learn more about Steiner education in the early years. Meet our Head of …

At Castlecrag we were delighted to welcome back Class 3 Teacher Jamie Loftus to teach our Class 2 an art lesson. Jamie told a story and led the children to draw an reflected sunrise, with the golden sun surrounded by shining …

This year, 2024, Glenaeon marks 30 years of our campus at Castlecrag; however, our campus’ history stretches back to 1950. Despite Glenaeon’s Castlecrag campus opening in 1994, we were not the first school there. In 1950, the Castlecrag Infants School …

Class 2 have been exploring the world of Aesop’s Fables with Class Teacher Jonathan Shaw. These include so many wonderful stories that reflect the complexities of human behaviour, told through insightful and often humorous stories as animals outwit, outsmart and …

Easter was celebrated in so many lovely ways at Castlecrag. The kindergarten rooms were bursting with Easter surprises the children had made – eggs, painted baskets, fresh grown Easter Grass, wax apples and lovely nature tables popped up everywhere on …

Class 1 & 2 students host the entire Primary School for the Michaelmas Festival – preparing over 200 bread rolls and 60 cobs of corn as a delicious Harvest meal after the play. Enthusiastic early risers from Classes 2 and …

There are some wonderful Parent craft Packs to take home for the holidays! Please come and get one or two and contribute to our school and Family Fair! Thanks to our Craft Coordinator Charlotte and to our parents and children …

Class 6 have stepped into their role as leaders in our Primary School by leading our assemblies. This term, we have had musical performances from Classes 5 and 6 and have thought about having the courage to listen to the …

A few fun photos from our weekly Drama Club with Teacher, Lydia Wilson. Our Class 6 and Year 7 students take to the stage in costume! If you would like to join Drama Club, please sign up here! 

On Thursday, March 14, Glenaeon celebrated international Pi (π) Day. Why this date? Because when we write the date in the form month/day (3/14), the 3, 1 and 4 correspond to the first three digits of pi. π is a Greek letter, …

“It’s easy to be kind to people we love, and it’s easy to be kind to people we like, but sometimes we need to find the courage inside to be kind even when it’s not the easiest thing to do”. …

As part of a textual research project, the Year 12 students visited the Junior library and quickly immersed themselves in their Glenaeon memories, finding books they read when they were in Class 5 and 6. Sophie L. then found a …

Kindy celebrated the Harvest Festival with their trip to Bilpin in the Blue Mountains. There had been much excited anticipation as the children asked how many more sleeps until apple picking day. And when the day finally arrived, it was …

Class 2 enjoyed hearing about St. Michael and the Dragon in preparation for their Harvest Festival, and spent many creative hours  making a short play of a similar story - a knight who meets a princess, falls asleep and wakes to …

Earlier this term, our Maintenance Team were dilligently preparing our Middle Cove campus to welcome our visitors for Open Day. The wonderful Mary saw this as an opportunity to give the primary playground cubby a refresh. Mary and Kai painted …

A sneak peek at a wonderful morning that was...thank you to our visitors, students, staff and community for making our Open Day - Middle Cove campus 2024 possible.

This term, our Yr 7 students embarked on their first outdoor education expedition as a cohort. In two groups, they visited the Newnes region in NSW and enjoyed the challenging and exciting activities from hiking to swimming, cooking, abseiling and camping. …

Parent Craft Coordinator Charlotte ran a beautiful wet felting workshop in making stunning lily flowers. Starting with soft coloured fleece, parents used hot soapy water to roll and rub the fibres until they felt - then cut and shape them …

Class 4 were the first of our classes to make the merry trip to Bilpin in the Blue Mountains to visit Farmer Cedric and his apple farm! It was a stunning day and the orchard was bursting with apples, plums …

Class 2 have been learning their times tables with the help of a special friend called Ida Spider! Each day, Ida weaves a secret pattern in her beautiful web as she helps the Class 2 students learn their times tables. …

Birthdays in Kindergarten are festive occasions that give us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge each child with love and reverence. We make a birthday book, bake a cake, decorate a seasonal candle table, share songs and share the food …

Our Glenaeon Playgroups celebrate nourishing foods by providing whole grain porridge and sourdough bread or Miso soup and rice balls to accompany fruit and vegetables that families contribute to our generous morning tea. The adults often say that we are the …

For six years, our Glenaeon Willoughby Playgroups have utilised the carport beside our cottage for playgroup sessions because the inside space could not accommodate our large numbers.This week, the Willoughby Playgroup has moved fully into the “Welcome Home’ cottage that …

Glenaeon’s family-style Playgroups are joyful and supportive of you and your child’s development. Our highly skilled Steiner Playgroup Educators create imaginative activities to ensure families enjoy an enriching, uplifting time together. We welcome all families with children from birth to five years …

Yr 7 are currently enjoying their Science Main Lesson where they are exploring chemical transformations. This included an introduction to fire, starting with observations and extending into the combustion process. Teachers Cathy Bower and Yura Totsuka guided the class to …

It has been ‘back to the classroom’ for parents in Primary School as we have held our Class Meetings over the first weeks of this term. Each Class Teacher addresses parents about the developmental stage of the class and how …

Glenaeon touch football teams proved themselves to be fit, committed and skilful at this week’s ISD Touch Football Championships at Peakhurst. With over 40 students making up four teams and as the only school to have teams representing in all …

Year 9 has started their Cove journey as we gathered to take part in physical and social challenges and games that are both exciting and interesting. Students learned to communicate better with their peers and regulate emotions whilst appreciating the …

Class 1 first learned to embroider in Kindergarten, when they hand-stitched their own craft bags with their name and a native animal shape. They will use these bags all the way through Primary School! Now they are learning more complicated …

The Parent Library at Castlcrag is now open! Tuesday 2:45pm to 3:15pm and Wednesday 8:45am to 9:15am. Our two volunteers Alex and Alice are there to help and books may be borrowed for 2 weeks. Come and choose from the …

Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean came to run a wonderful embroidery workshop with parent at Parent Craft morning – organised by our inspiring Craft Coordinator Charlotte Fayle. Many parents came to learn the beautiful stitches that their children will also be …

Our lovely Assistant and Learning Support teacher Monique Anderson is leaving Glenaeon to become a Class Teacher at Warrah Specialist School in Dural for students with specialist needs, and also the organic farm and source of the amazing Veggie Coop …

We were thrilled to have YuNiOn return to Glenaeon for a Japanese drumming workshop with our high school Japanese students. The students then took to the stage at our Assembly to perform what they had learnt from the Taiko Percussionists. …

After a hiatus, we are thrilled that Ancient History has returned to Glenaeon despite the general trend in the state where numbers are falling. In this lesson, the students were conducting an archeological dig with the intention of ‘worst’ practice, …

Year 10 is enjoying strengthening water skills and building confidence through the fun of riding waves both on a surfboard and bodyboard. During Physical Education lessons the instructors from Manly Surf School are teaching students the thrill of surfing as …

There has been so much wonderful play in the sandpit this week, with children creating an enormous moat, castle and cubby! Working industriously together, they cart water, build bridges and steps, laughing and celebrating their huge creation!

We welcome the warm weather at Preschool with exploring all that our outdoor environment has to offer. This includes playing in the garden playground at our Willoughby campus, and near by Bales Park and oval.This week, the children enjoyed water …

Year 11 Visual Arts students visited Cockatoo Island with Artist Michael Herron to explore transience through art making. Under Michaels instruction, students experimented with various materials and ways of seeing their subject. Working outside observing the rusted cranes and in …

Class 1 hand-dyed their own chair bags with teacher Elizabeth Ellean. Assistant Meg and parent helpers. Taking a sewn calico bag, they painted their own designs in warm colours, which will be set and then dried. These bags will hang …

Each day at Preschool, the children put their little hands to work to joyfully add to the rhythms of the day. After a wholesome morning tea, each child carefully washes their plate. Their hands making bubbles in the water as …

Earlier this month marked 40 years of dedicated service to Glenaeon for Brigitte Tietge-Rollans, our beloved Head of Languages and enamoured German teacher. Whilst Brigitte is on Long Service Leave currently, it is appropriate that we acknowledge this incredible accomplishment …

Handwork is underway and Classes 1 & 2 are busy making things they will use at school! Class 1 are sewing their Counting Bags, which will hold their little counting jewels when they learn numbers and mathematics, whilst Class 2 …

Some familiar faces returned to Glenaeon’s Middle Cove campus last week, when GlenXers from the Class of 2023 came back for a morning tea hosted by Head of School, Diana Drummond. Teachers wore big smiles, students and teachers warmly embraced …

The Year of the Dragon was welcomed on Castlecrag campus with a bang and crash of drums, a scary, but friendly big lion (or was it year 1 disguised as a lion?), a flash of red, and over 150 dumplings …

Class 3 and Class 6 have started a mentoring buddy session where once a week they gather in the Class 3 classroom together. For Class 3, it is their year of reading, so the session has a literacy focus, where …

We were delighted to formally welcome our community to the 2024 school year. We celebrated with a soiree hosted by Head of School, Diana Drummond at our Middle Cove campus. Thank you to Peter Candotti, Chair of the Board of …

We were thrilled to welcome our new highschool students to Glenaeon at our Middle Cove campus on Tuesday. A lovely opportunity to meet their Guardians and Teachers, tour the campus and make meaningful connections with their peers before the first …

It has been a wonderful first week here at our Castlecrag Campus! The children arriving with laughter and chatter, exploring the playground and sandpits, meeting and making friends amongst the flowers and blooming gardens and grounds. Our Reception is a …

MEANINGFUL LIVES BEGIN HERE Discover a world of academic excellence, cultural enrichment and unwavering student support at Glenaeon’s Open Day, where we cultivate creative thinkers, ethically driven and culturally expressive individuals. Join us on Friday, March 15, 9am - 11am …

Our Kindergarten children arrived the day before school to bring their belongings and visit their new teachers in the beautiful classrooms this week before starting with two half days. They each bring their cup, napkin, spare clothes, gumboots and raincoats, …

On Wednesday morning our Head of School, Diana Drummond, Deputy Head of School, Dani Finch (K-6), Deputy Head of School, Yura Totsuka (7-12) and Enrolments Registrar, Sunita Shah warmly welcomed our students and families, both new and returning, to the school year. We …

It's Opening Night!!! Chookas to our Yr 10 students who will perform four Les Misérables School Edition shows over the next four days. A huge thank you to our students, staff, parent volunteers, musicians and community who have worked tirelessly beyond measure …

Register via these links: Introduction to Steiner Education session: https://www.trybooking.com/COPTEHarvest Gratitude: https://www.trybooking.com/COWCNSimplicity Parenting: https://www.trybooking.com/COWBWSimplicity Parenting Evening ZOOM session:https://www.trybooking.com/COWCFKitchen Conversations with Catherine Pilko: https://www.trybooking.com/COPSN

Glenaeon Year 10 students present their 2024 musical - Les Misérables School Edition Our Official poster is here! Thank you to Cian Power (Year 10) for your compelling artwork. Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, …

Over the summer break our maintenance and operations team did meaningful work on improving our wonderful campus facilities. We'd like to take a moment to celebrate these upgrades and thank those involved. - The fort in the Castlecrag playground has …

The words Humble and Human have their origins in the Latin word Humus (soil). Dig a little hole in any of our garden beds and you’ll surely find some wriggly and lively worms. Whether in compost heaps or worm farms, …

Beginning Class 1 is a lovely step for the children, made even more special with the ‘Rainbow Bridge’ event. On Wednesday our Class 1 children met in the Kindergarten playground where excitement and anticipation filled the air. They were supported by …

How does the unconscious wisdom contained in the beehive, filled with love, relate to our human experiences?  In his book “Bees”, Rudolf Steiner said “The individual bees renounce love in manifold ways, and thus develop love throughout the whole hive. …

Volunteer plants are beneficial plants that sprout and thrive independently instead of being intentionally planted and nurtured. They are a gift to gardens! Similarly, we welcome volunteer humans who ‘sprout, grow and flourish’ in our gardens.Clair’s storyGlenaeon Teacher and parent …

Harvesting in times of scarcity We are fast approaching our traditional Harvest Festival, and our gardens are not bursting with pumpkins as they have been in the past. Living in a city, we have the easy option of going to the shops and buying …

What wonderful lush and colourful gardens we are growing thanks to the efforts of our devoted gardening community on all three Glenaeon campuses! In the Middle Cove gardens the stately and whimsical Amaranth was ever abundant and towering over and above …

Dear Glenaeon Community,​ ​It is with immense joy and pride that I share the excellent achievements of our HSC graduates of 2023.​ The journey undertaken by Glenaeon's Year 12 students not only reflects the school's ethos but also showcases their …

Handwork Teacher Elizabeth Ellean made Christmas baubles with Class 1. Thank you to the parent and grandparent helpers for supporting the children with their creations.

Our Willoughby campus and neighbouring park was filled with festive spirit as Glenaeon Preschool celebrated their Summer Advent Festival. Thank you to the lovely educators who welcomed families to join the children in Advent story time and circles. The joy …

Today we celebrated the annual 'Capture the Flag' tournament with a brilliant display of tenacity and sportspersonship at the Middle Cove Ovals. Congratulations to the Green team - the mighty Yr 8's for taking home the Gleno Cup and a …

Class 3 are just finishing their final Main Lesson for the year. It's all about money! Learning the history of money and trade they have journeyed from old currencies and forms of trading to current practices. They've already hosted two …

Class 1 set us a light with their wonderful play “The Firebird’. Performed in the round to a large circle of parents and friends, The children told the story of a hunter who happened across a beautiful feather. Taking it …

Birthdays are a special time at Castlecrag and this week was no exception.... except we were celebrating Class 1 teacher Jonathan and Class 1 assistant Monique's birthdays! Wearing their birthday crowns and capes -just like the children do - parents …

The Year 7 end-of-year outing combined our Mechanics Main Lesson with our Age of Discovery History lesson and Waters for Life Geography lesson which culminated in a 7-hour sail from Darling Harbour to Chowder Bay. The students enjoyed taking the …

On the last Wednesday of Term 4, Class Teacher Jamie Loftus and Class 2 presented their legacy gift to the Castlecrag campus. Present were Class 1 Teacher Jonathan Shaw, Kindergarten Teachers, Specialist Teachers, Teachers’ Assistants, Campus Administrator and a number …

As part of the Building Main Lesson Class 3 have been building a cob cubby this semester. Every Wednesday a group of students have been mixing the required amount of soil, sand, straw and water to make a good consistency, …

Our Year 9 students wrote stories for our incoming 2024 Class 3 students and presented these to them at their Middle Cove Orientation Day last Friday, 1st December. Supported by Yr 9 teachers, Lydia Wilson and Ella Pooley, we captured the …

Class 2 performed their end of year play 'St Francis' to Kindergarten, Class 1, parents and friends. It was a powerful story from their 'Saints' Main Lesson and followed the life of St Francis. Born to wealthy textile merchants, he …

Parents, siblings and grandparents eagerly gathered on the last Wednesday of term to witness the beauty and wonder of the Kindergarten Advent Festival. With gesture and song, the children lovingly shared their Advent Circle which tells the the story of …

Congratulations to Yr 8 student Arlo T. on your incredible dedication and effort that earnt you the 2023 Winner of the National History Challenge ' Museum Exhibit' category.  Last year, Arlo won the Yr 7 level and the previous year …

Congratulations to our very own Duke of Edinburgh International Award Coordinator, Donna Miller who was acknowledged for her over 10 years of service. She was presented with a medal for acting in her role as Award Leader for 14 years. …

Our much loved annual Glenaeon Carol Service was held on Monday, 27th November at Pitt Street Uniting Church. It was a beautiful evening for our community to join together to celebrate and reflect on the year that was. The students …

Our Class 2 children made the exciting journey to Glenaeon's Middle Cove campus, where they will be based for the next chapter in their school story. Class 2 Teacher Jaime Loftus accompanied the students, as he will next year too! …

Class 6 performed their play 'Aladdin' for family and friends and the school community and we were blown away by the performances. The students worked as a team to bring the much loved story to life and we thank Class …

Honouring our 2023 Class ParentsOn Wednesday, the School hosted a Morning Tea for the 2023 Class Parents at Middle Cove. Our Class Parents hold such a key role in supporting the needs and expectations of both the parents of a …

Congratulations Yr 12! Our last assembly to farewell our magnificent class of 2023 was held Friday, 10th November in the Sylvia Brose Hall. Thank you to Hana for her welcome, Oscar, Nathan and Tara for their speeches and Maadi and …

At the end of last term we gathered as a whole preschool community - children, families and teachers - to celebrate Spring together. Our wonderful parents made flower garlands and felt butterflies for the children. The teachers shared a puppet …

Yr 7 Mechanics Main Lesson covers simple machines and involves a world of experimental, hands-on learning. Lever, pullies, wheels, incline plane and wedge are ‘The Mighty Five’ simple machines explored. The students enjoyed an exciting catapult competition and to round …

Class 2 have been learning complicated string games at play and are having a wonderful time playing them! They have even been making up their own ones and creating them in pairs! Japanese Teacher Junko Nicholas helped them with some …

Natalie Choo's lovely Monday playgroup at our Willoughby Campus enjoy the preschool playground and a bush kitchen. This is an activity for all ages where little ones imitate the fun and care of washing up together after a nourishing morning …

Last week in outside play, the  Kindergarten children had a wonderful time recreating their own very intricate version of the dunk tank they had seen at the Fair. Some elaborate rules that were created amongst the children, determined that each …

Class 4 enjoyed their first taste of Glenaeon's award-winning outdoor education program with a camp out on the Middle Cove campus oval. The students were supported by Outdoor Education Teachers Scottie and KG, and Class Teacher Rodney and Class Assistant …

Class 3 gave a wonderful performance to parents with Class Teacher Prue Ritchie this week. Starting with poems, songs and games from their Morning Circle and singing beautifully in rounds, they then played amazing recorder pieces together, and in rounds …

Kindergarten children enjoy outside games for fun, fitness and to develop coordination. Beanbag games, skipping and the giant swing are great places to play! Kindergarten have learnt to finger knit on all 5 fingers, which makes a beautiful rope – …

In Class 5 and 6, our students learn about the birth of Democracy in the Ancient World of Greece and Rome. This year, our studies in Australian history culminated with the story of the birth of Australian nationhood, with our …

The wooden stumps came from our own Middle Cove campus, and were from a dead bloodwood tree designated to be cut down during 2023 Term 1 school holidays. Our school Bush Regenerist & Groundsperson, Lindsay Sherrott, was happy that part …

Yr 8 Japanese students performed a Japanese folk dance called "Soranbushi". It is a fisherman's working song using many movements that represent ocean waves, fishermen pulling in the nets, throwing fish or buckets, and rowing their boats. The words "dokkoisho, …

One of the pleasures of our Glenaeon playgroups is the discussions we adults have while the children are playing near by to us.  Last week, some of the conversations in each of our seven playgroups have been about how gender …

The PDHPE students in Yr 9 and 10 have been hitting the pitch, and the ocean, all while learning new skills. As part of the Glenaeon Water sports program, the PDHPE Department team up with Balmoral Windsurfing and Sailing Club at …

Yr 8 went up to Eric’s property in Coonabarabran to learn about ecology, which was connected to our Main Lesson on Earth Stewardship. The camp was grounded in learning to take care of the environment around us. It was a …

What an absolute triumph of resilience, teamwork, and skill we witnessed on Monday at the 2023 Class 5 Greek Olympics.Glenaeon were thrilled to host Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner School at our Middle Cove campus for a great day building on their exploration …

Castlecrag became a mini farm this week with the visit of beautiful sheep, lambs and an alpaca called Trevor from Golden Ridge Farm! Class 1 are learning all about the wool cycle, so our students enjoyed feeding, brushing and learning …

Check out our Class of 2024 in their brand new Yr 12 Jersies! We can't wait to see you thrive in your final year of school!

Last term, after doing very well representing Glenaeon in the ISD carnival, an extremely strong and enthusiastic group of athletes qualified and represented at the annual AICES athletics carnival, with many achieving personal bests and making our school immensely proud.Our …

Earlier this week, I took a very strong and determined boys' and girls' team made up of students from Yr 7, Yr 8 and Yr 9 to compete in the ISD junior basketball carnival in Bankstown. I was accompanied and …

In Week 1 this term, our Year 8 students showcased their year long projects in the Sylvia Brose Hall. This was an opportunity to delve into an area of interest, further a passion, develop new skills. pivot when necessary and …

In class 3 the children have been actively making throughout the year. They build as part of their main lesson and they have made models of dwellings and geometric shapes. They cook and learn to clean up, they garden and …

Class 1 & 2 came together on the last day of Term 3 and held a Spring Celebration at the Castlecrag Campus with teachers Jamie Loftus, Jonathan Shaw and assistant Monique. They shared their beautiful Spring songs and a spring …

Kindergarten children and teachers Melanie, Sarah, Junko and Catherine and assistants Ming-Yu and Elizabeth shared their joyful celebration with parents in a festival on the last day of Term 3. Coming together in a circle in the lower playground, first …

Our Little Kindy children celebrated Jewish New Year. We have been learning a Jewish song and dance for a few weeks. On the day of the celebration, the children listened to “The Pardon” the story of a king and his …

Get ready for an enchanting day out for the whole family as the Glenaeon Family Fair returns to the lower north shore on Saturday 4 November from 10am until 4pm. This year's Fair promises to be a whirlwind of excitement, …

Late last term, Class 4 enjoyed an afternoon in the sunshine making paper lead by Hand Work Teacher, Elizabeth Ellean. After carefully observing a demonstration, they rolled up their sleeves and, in groups, made paper from scratch.  They dipped and …

At the end of last term, we bid farewell to our Yr 12 cohort who celebrated their last days as Glenaeon students before starting their HSC Exams. In true Glenaeon tradition, we were thrilled to host a number of events …

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Jonas Stoebe, a cherished member of our Glenaeon family. Jonas Stoebe tragically lost his life resulting from a ski accident that occurred on 6 September, while accompanying a group …

This is the garden that we are growingSince 2018 our Castlecrag Garden program has grown from a sporadic solitary Glenaeon School Staff gardener to a dedicated Biodynamic garden teacher and rostered parent volunteers supporting bustling garden classes with Classes 1 …

In the spirit of our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, we are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our Year 12 Science Extension students from Glenaeon. On Monday, September 11th, Alex S., Jolan L., Anouk S., Nathan S., and …

Eco Literacy, Friends & Pests In Our Gardens: Part 2 Indigenous heart intelligence and biodynamic regenerative agricultureFrom Indigenous culture we learn that when the wattles flower, the mullet fish run. In the Time of Murrai’yunggoray (September - October), as the …

Glenaeon’s playgroup to high school sourdough bread enthusiasts shook cream until it became butter, dripped yoghurt until it made cream cheese, and kneaded dough until it was ‘soft as an ear lobe’ on 2023’s sunny Father’s Day.The kneaded creations were …

Chickens, the cycle of life and volunteersOur business as agriculturalists is to work with transformation and metamorphosis or energies and matter. Life and death. This week we had a profound example of accepting the conditions that come with taking responsibility to …

Our Little Kindy children made wet felted coasters for their Father’s Day gifts. We had many helpers in the room for every step. We prepared the fleece, rubbed it with warm soapy water and rolled and rolled it until it …

In her book "Braiding Sweetgrass”, Robin Wall Kimmerer says: “Becoming indigenous to a place means living as if your children's future mattered, to take care of the land as if our lives, both material and spiritual, depended on it.”The practice …

Breathing in and breathing out in times of joy and sorrow With emphasis in 2023 on ‘Well Being’ in our lives, our Glenaeon gardens on all three campuses have been responsive for visitors of all ages to feel nurtured as …

“An atmosphere of gratitude should grow naturally in children through merely witnessing the gratitude that their elders feel as they receive what is freely given by their fellow human beings, and in how they express their gratitude. The cultivation of …

What a fabulous afternoon we had celebrating with our lovely Dads and Granddads for Father’s Day. We set out on our usual Friday bushwalk with extra dads in tow, down the bushy track to Warners Park where we found the …

On Friday 18 August, Class 1 performed their first ever class play for friends and family. The play was called "Goorialla: Rainbow Serpent" and was based on the children's book by Dick Roughsey. They dedicated their performance to the Cammeraygal …

On Monday 21st August, Year 10 participated in a Retreat Day. This day had been designed specifically with Year 10 in mind, and involved activities to increase wellbeing individually, and as a cohort. The day began with a mindfulness bushwalk …

The children in Playgroups and Classes 1 & 2 have all participated in writing wishes and hanging them on Bamboo trees for the Japanese Tanabata Festival. On Mondays, our Japanese Immersion Playgroup has Naoko Murphy as their Playgroup leader, and Junko Nicholas …

Play is enjoyed individually and together: children and adults in Glenaeon Playgroups! Our rocking horses provide an opportunity for bringing ourselves into motion in a contained way. Keeping ones’ balance while rocking back and forth repeatedly with a song to …

For many Big Kindy children the favourite activity of the week is craft. They start the year with some simple wool winding activities and progress to making pom pom apples, then finger knitting coasters for their cups and treasure bags. …

Class 2 have been enjoying mathematics with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus and Teacher Assistant Theresa. They are learning to carry and borrow numbers in vertical algorithms. This is done through a story of families who need to borrow and share …

Congratulations, Year 12, on a successful night of Drama at the 2023 HSC Drama Showcase. Having experienced HSC Drama with students throughout the years, I am continually impressed by their tenacity and creative inspiration. This year is no different, assisting …

On the 20th August, a chilly, sunny Sunday morning, the students in the PE Extension assembled at 7:30am at the shores of the Iron Cove Bay in the Inner West of Sydney to complete a 7km road run. They had all …

Class 2 experienced a woodworking afternoon with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus and parents on a sunny Friday. The children were creating boats from a collection of wood, shaping their vessels and adorning them with cabins, rails, and masts from a …

Class 2’s first bushwalk for this term took them down to the harbour foreshore below Stoker Playground with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus and parent volunteers. The sun was shining and the students were eager to explore down the many steps …

Each Wednesday morning in the Kindergarten we come together for a working bee in the garden. We sweep, we rake, we scrub and we clean. We tidy the rocks, sticks and cubby building material. We harvest herbs to make herb …

In our Glenaeon playgroups we practice ongoing eco-literacy. We observe the trees and plants and rocks, explore by stroking trees, patting, and tickling flowers and multi-shaped leaves too.We carry the rocks, roll them and grind them to make potent rock …

The children have been fascinated with observing the real-world work deconstruction of our old mudbrick hut and the beautiful building and creative craftmanship of our new mud-brick hut. Our deep gratitude goes to Kenney and his partner from MUDTEC.

Class 3 have recently completed their “Home” Main Lesson. This culminated in the projects the children completed individually at home to bring in on the last day of the lesson. The projects are wonderfully varied and it is clear a great …

After a three-year hiatus, the Glenaeon School Concert, featuring Class 5 - Yr 11 students, brought The Concourse, Chatswood to life last Friday night. 490 tickets were sold, a record number in the history of Glenaeon School Concerts and we were …

The Class 5 play is the story of Isis and Osiris; the key Ancient Egyptian myth studied in Class 5. Combining a traditional play with shadow puppetry, the actors and puppets accompanied by musicians and sound effects teams, interact with …

Losing a tooth is always an exciting moment at school and especially at our Castlecrag campus. Children bring them to the office and choose a beautiful hand-made box to take it carefully home in. This week Morris even lost two …

The children in Little Kindy have been transforming the world around them each day through their rich creative play. Building a cubby for everyone to retreat, a grand concert with the saxophone and keyboard, "working on my computer", having a …

Class 1 have been busy weaving their recorder bags with Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean and parent volunteers. Using a weaving board, they carefully filled the strings with threads, making the bag thick to protect their new recorders. They plait a …

Giving and Receiving Attention + Family RecipesRudolf Steiner emphasised that we should share our biodynamic food, plants and knowledge with everyone we could; all of humanity, animals, plants, minerals and the cosmos benefit. That’s what we practice in Glenaeon’s garden …

Year 11 Captains meet regularly with me to discuss their work within their leadership portfolios and their ideas for building positive school culture. These meetings are fun, open, and a joy to host. Our young people are living in interesting …

Pests in the garden? (Part 1)The healthier our immune systems, the less vulnerable we are to illnesses. And it’s the same with plants.Students are used to grinding rocks in gardening lessons (and playtime too!). Rocks are made of compacted minerals …

Meaningful learning and wellbeing in the garden Students from Classes 3 to 6 have been involved in the process of sculpting the landscape for our new Water Garden: from visioning and planning, disassembling old garden beds, re-using what was there, …

On a warm winters day 10 Glenaeon students from Yr 8 & Yr 9 set off to play six other teams in our 17-schools strong ISD Netball Carnival. Unfortunately a senior team did not eventuate as Yr 10s were in …

Yr 7 has been constructing dioramas in Visual Arts. They learned about traditional Chinese landscape paintings and used India ink with squirrel brushes on rice paper to obtain the background effect. They carefully cut out silhouettes of Asian temples and …

In the middle of winter, the Yr 9 Cove Program is facing clear yet cold starts at 7:25am on Wednesday mornings. It is even more essential to stand together and support each other physically through exercise in nature, but also …

On the last Friday of Term 2, around 180 people gathered at sunset in The Haven Amphitheatre, Castlecrag to celebrate the inaugural Class 1 & 2 Winter Festival. This included the children of both classes with their parents, siblings, grandparents, …

This year, Yr 11 students woke daily to the stunning sunrise over Western Australia’s Lake Argyle. We spent a stunning eight days watching every sun rise, and set, while journeying around the north western quarter of the lake powered only …

Nicholas Greenfield's Yr 10 English class and Lynne Collett's Class 6 library class have both been studying poetry. The teachers saw an opportunity to join forces and work collaboratively with a small group of students. With kindness forming a central …

We are pleased to announce that we raised over $56,000 in this year’s Annual Giving campaign. We take this opportunity to give heartfelt thanks to donors for supporting the new Glenaeon Staff Innovation Fund, the Building Fund, and our Bursaries and …

This week, the Sylvia Brose Hall was transformed into an enchanting winter spiral to celebrate our MidWinter Festival. As each year group gathered around the soft lighting of candle flames, we were reminded of the inward journey the spiral symbolises. …

The Glenaeon Playgroups have been celebrating the universal search for symbols of warmth in this season of twinkling stars, warm glowing lanterns and roaring fires too! The Japanese Playgroup has made fleece fires to warm themselves with and special wishes …

On Tuesday 13th June, Castlecrag Campus was delighted to welcome Raymond, a Gamilaraay man, who performed a Smoking Ceremony for Class 1 and 2 students and Class 1 parents. Not only did Raymond share knowledge and bush craft, but song and …

In a world where process is increasingly undervalued, and the quickest way to a product is becoming the endgame, Glenaeon continues to teach students the value of sustained effort. This is evident across the school, from the carefully created main …

Class Three recently performed their play "Noah and the Flood". The class worked together beautifully to create vignettes to tell the well loved story to their family and friends. 

Classes 1 and 2 walked a beautiful Winter Spiral, formed from cuttings and branches from the families gardens. The Winter Solstice is a time of the shortest day and longest night, and when we celebrate our MidWinter Festivals. The children …

It’s been over a year since I stepped onto the beautiful grounds at Glenaeon, where has the time gone? The trees and sounds are all the same, some new but mostly familiar faces, and the students are all slightly taller. …

Every winter, Big Kindy cook their bread for Bread Day on the fire. Preparing for the fire is a big process that begins several weeks prior: first, we hunt out the straightest doughie sticks we can find, next we break them to size and sand the ends …

On Thursday 15th June, the Year 9 Spanish class went with Sra. Gonzalez into the city for a day of language and cultural immersion. Acting as tour guides to our city, we gave presentations in Spanish about the harbour, the Opera …

The first half of the year in Class 5 has taken us far back in time to learn about some of the earliest civilizations. One of which was Ancient Egypt where mythology became history as the children completed independent research …

The MidWinter Party was a wonderful night of socialising, dancing, delicious food and disco fever that both sparkled and rocked the night along! Thank you to all parents, friends and staff who came out to enjoy this community evening together! …

The playground has been alive with a marketplace of shops, fairy gardens and an incredible cubby built with logs, mud and rope! For a collection of gum nuts, you can buy special sticks, leaves and pretty cakes, or simply wander …

On the first day of winter, Class 2 was a hive of activity when Class Teacher and experienced beekeeper Jamie Loftus ran a honey workshop for the children and parents. Jamie prepared a wonderful classroom display, including bee drawings from the children, a box full …

Each Friday the children in Big Kindy enjoy a bushwalk in the local area. We pack our lunches and water bottles before taking a new friend’s hand and hopping on the walking bus. We pick up our parent volunteers and …

Welcome to ‘The Oasis’!: Part 3 Tree PlantingWhat a good time this is to share our tree planting progress in creating ‘The Oasis’ as it is ‘Schools Tree Day’ on Friday 28th July! As told in the Term 2 newsletters …

Congratulations to the students who represented Glenaeon at the AICES Cross Country Championships in Horsley Park. From the initial 15 Glenaeon runners who qualified from the ISD Cross Country Carnival on May 16, eight Glenaeon students were able and determined …

If you happen to wander down to the Yr 7 locker room, you will see the lockers adorned with some special artwork. Our Yr 7 students created shields in Art class - a task that built on their King Arthur …

Welcome to ‘The Oasis’!: Part 2 The Garden team’s vision is for the students to experience the Middle Cove biodynamic garden as a place of wellbeing, where they are welcome to relax - whether or not they are engaged in …

The Preschool children love when Noel from the Maintenance Team comes to visit, they watch with fascination as he fixes things around the Preschool. We are so grateful to Noel for making these giant boxes for us. They have been the …

The annual Jazz Café was held in the Sylvia Brose Hall on Friday, 26 May. By any measure, it was a huge success and has become a highlight of the musical year at Glenaeon. Our fabulous Glenaeon Big Band, Concert …

At the end of May, just before sunrise, Class 6 took to the road over the Blue Mountains and out to the western plains. Three Class 6 main lessons were the focus of their camp adventure; Australian History, Geology and …

The Rainbow Fairy comes to visit in the office in the mornings in May and she's so pretty, always dancing and fun to catch! She dances around Reception, to the delight of children as they bring the class rolls and …

Happy Mother’s Day from Little Kindy. This year for Mother's Day, the Little Kindy children made a beautiful heart shaped mobile with raffia and wooden beads. Many mornings and afternoons were spent completing this project and we were fortunate to …

On Monday 15th May, eight Yr 11 Visual Art Students along with Visual Arts Teacher Alisan Smotlak attended a walking excursion around the Circular Quay area of Sydney. With a focus on built forms, they were led by Architect Eoghan Lewis from …

Every Thursday after lunch, Class 3 break off into three groups and enjoy an afternoon of either gardening, cooking or woodwork. In woodwork, their busy hands have created wooden chopping boards.With the support of their Class Teacher Prue Ritchie and …

In Term 2, the Yr 10 students, as part of their Physical Education Program, are completing a unit on Inclusive Sports. They have been learning about the concepts of inclusivity in sport and modifying sports and activities to be catered …

Soil Creation Family Workshop with Sandra Frain Wrap Up Thunder heard in the distance didn't stop the sun shining on a recent Saturday morning (13th May), as around 50 people gathered in the biodynamic garden at Middle Cove - eager …

Last Wednesday 17th May, Yr 7-12 and The Middle Cove Staff wore mufti with fluro to bring colour to mental health in support of OneWave - a non-profit surf community raising awareness of mental health through a simple recipe…saltwater therapy, …

Birthdays are very special celebrations at Preschool as the parents come and sit in the circle of children with a rainbow bridge leading toward them. The birthday child, and their guide, dressed in capes and gold crowns come down from …

Last Sunday the Class 2 children, with parents and siblings along with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus, visited Canoelands Orchard near Dural for our fruit picking family day. The children happily played in the fresh country air before gathering in the …

Japanese teacher Junko Nicholas celebrated Japanese Children's Day with Class 1 and 2, traditionally held on 5th May. The children learned about 'Koinobori' - a mighty carp who climbed all the way up to the heavens, celebrating strength and perseverance. They are …

What is your new role at Glenaeon?My roles are Class 5 Assistant, alongside Class 5 Teacher Lucy Armstrong, and casual relief.What experience do you bring to Glenaeon?Having been in a few different environments through science teaching, spiritual circles and art ventures, …

Class 6 started the term with a Charity Fundraiser to support the Earthquake victims of Syria and Turkiye. Posters had already been prepared, distributed to classes, and put up around the school. Then on Monday 1st May, the students arrived well-equipped and …

Yr 8 students have been enjoying their first Main Lesson for Term 2 - Anatomy! This lesson takes a collaborative approach where Teachers, Raphaela Mazzone, Donna Miller and Alisan Smotlak integrate Science and Art to showcase the wonders of the human body. …

What is your new role at Glenaeon? I teach both English and Society and Culture at Glenaeon. I am also the Year 12 Guardian, along with Pamela Laycock.  What experience do you bring to Glenaeon? I completed a Bachelor of …

What is your new role at Glenaeon?I am the new Head of Student Support Services. I will be overseeing support for students from K-12. I predominantly work with the Learning Enrichment Staff, Teachers, Students and Parents on creating Individualised Learning …

What is your new role at Glenaeon? At Glenaeon, I am a proud and passionate teacher of English in the High School, teaching fantastic classes in Year 7, 8, 10 and 11. Alongside this responsibility, I also teach a selection …

A very excited Class 2 set out on a bushwalk on the last Friday of Term 1 with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus and parent volunteers. It was perfect warm and sunny autumn weather as they made their way along paths …

Kindergarten families and teachers gathered at Cedric's Apple Orchard in the Blue Mountains to celebrate the Harvest Festival. We filled our baskets to the brim with lots of juicy apples and then spread our picnic blankets under the old oak tree to share good food …

Over the break our dedicated maintenance and operations team did meaningful work on improving both our Castlecrag and Middle Cove campuses. We are thrilled with the progress and results and we'd like to thank Chris Scrogie and the maintenance and …

Earlier this month, Yr 10 students Zoe and Katiya attended the Kylea Tink’s student forum. The local member for North Sydney ran an event for students from high schools all over the North Sydney electorate to present to Kylea herself …

Class 1 have donned their mathematical armour and sharpened their numeric swords in a quest to meet numbers 1 – 12 with Class teacher Jonathan Shaw. To aid them in this magical quest they heard the tale of King Maximo …

Class 5 students were joined by their teachers and parents to celebrate their recent Main Lesson topic with an Indian Festival. Students dressed in Indian dress and sang, chanted, and danced along with members of the Hari Krishna Temple 'ISKCON' …

Little Kindergarten recently enjoyed a double cultural celebration. March 21 was the Persian New year and we celebrated this special occasion with the traditional story of Amu Nowruz and Nane Sarma (also known as Grandma Frost). Nane Sarma eagerly waits for her beloved Amu to visit as …

Class 2 have enjoyed the Aesop's Fables Main Lesson which presents imaginative and often humorous short stories that give insight into the shortcomings of human nature. Aesop's Fables inherently promote tolerance for others' beliefs and ways of doing things. It takes …

In the last week of Term 1, Students from Class 9A were involved in engaging with the wonderful students and staff from Warrah Specialist School, based at Dural as part of their community involvement for The Cove Program. Warrah Specialist …

We are thrilled to host the 2023 Jazz Café on Friday, 26th May, 6:00pm - 9:00pm.Book Now https://www.trybooking.com/CIGDFThe wonderful Jazz Café is coming to you live in Week 5! Come and join a night of dinner, jazz and joy! This wonderful evening is a …

2023 Glenaeon MidWinter Party! BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! Only 3 weeks to go before the MidWinter Party! Please make sure you book your tickets early – final date for ticket sales is 26th May, so hop on and buy you …

We are fortunate that Glenaeon Preschool backs onto Bales Park where our children and educators play multiple times each week. The children love running, jumping, climbing, rolling and balancing on tree roots.  Outdoor play in new environments allows children the …

Earlier this month, the primary school classes came together at our Castlecrag campus for the festival of Michaelmas - midway between the summer and winter solstices. The play follows the story of a fiery dragon who scorches the crops and threatens …

Class 2 has been busy in handwork class making their own Etoile - a handwork case that holds needle pins, scissors, and a crochet hook. They will use this for the whole of their primary school years. Supported by handwork …

Last Friday, Glenaeon welcomed over 300 visitors to our 2023 Open Day. It was a sparkling morning to showcase our spectacular Middle Cove campus, and we greeted our guests with a warm hello. A very special thank you to our …

  The Year 11 Design and Technology students have recently embarked on a 4-week challenge to take the humble shoe box and allow it to glide as far as possible. As you might expect, the shoe box is not very …

Class One has finished learning their letters and celebrated with a surprise treasure hunt letter party. Using treasure maps they made, they ran excitedly around to find all the letters in the playground. All that was missing was 'X', Class …

Earth Hour Schools Day was last Friday, 24th March with hundreds of schools in Australia and thousands around the world switching off their lights to call for stronger action against climate change and nature loss. Our Glenaeon Student Eco Council …

On Monday our Year 10 cohort ran a successful lunchtime marketplace as a practical component of their commerce studies on running a business. In small groups, they created a business from the ground up by selecting their product or service, …

Glenaeon are joining the ‘Reclaim the Void’ weaving project and you are invited to take part.Donations needed of pre-loved lengths of fabric or old sheets, hula hoops, large tapestry hoops or agricultural pipe. Who can join the project: Primary school …

Around 40 families and the teachers from Glenaeon Preschool and Playgroups enjoyed the beautiful weather in Bilpin last Sunday morning. After singing their Autumn Circle together they went off with baskets to gather apples and pears and return for a …

Class 1 are learning to wet felt with Handwork Teacher, Elizabeth Ellean. Taking soft coloured fleece, the children create a pattern or a picture on a base of wool. Then, using warm soapy water, and lots of rubbing and rolling, …

Last Friday we held our annual Inter-Steiner School Swimming Carnival at Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre. Students from Years 7-10 participated in a range of aquatic events including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and relays, along with fun novelty races. It …

Class 3 visited Bilpin Springs Orchard in the Blue Mountains last weekend. It was perfect mountain weather and a glorious day with the families at Cedric's farm. Cedric showed the children the ways he manages the orchard and the many …

Class 2 Teacher Jamie Loftus created this blackboard Beauty for the Aesop's Fables Main Lesson from the story 'The Stag and his Reflection'.

Seasonal Festivals provide nourishment for the soul of our school community. At Glenaeon, it is custom to celebrate the Autumn Festival. As mentioned in The Drum, this is a chance to honour the changing rhythms and seasons and give thanks …

Glenaeon offers a variety of great activities to engage the students before and after school. Among them are fencing, soccer, archery, basketball and more. Most activities are now full and our students value active engagement in teams or in individual …

Year 9 Visual Arts students were treated to an excursion at Sydney's famous Taronga Zoo. Visual Arts Teacher Donna Miller accompanied the students as they further explored their unit of work in gestures of animals. The opportunity to draw from life …

The Cove Program Year 9 students grabbed a glove and a garbage bag and lent their hand for this year's Clean Up Australia Day along Scotts Creek. The Year 9 cohort was led by the experienced, local bare foot runner …

The Year 9 Cove Program 2023 has made a fantastic debut. The Year 9 cohort assembles at the early hour of 7:30am to engage in meaningful activities in nature once a week on Wednesday mornings. The program is designed around …

Over the past five years many of you have taken home our rich biodynamic mature composted soil. Many of you have reported healthy gardens and surprise ‘gifts’ such as tomato and amaranth seedlings that become tall productive plants. Sometimes children …

Our Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts students enjoyed an excursion to the Art Gallery of New South Wales to visit Art Express, an annual series of exhibitions of exemplary artworks created by New South Wales Visual Arts students for the HSC. Three …

The Year 9 Art students are learning about the gesture of animals in preparation for a sculpture study based on an animal from the zoo. To help prepare, they enjoyed a visit from Cal, the dog who obediently modeled for …

A warm congratulations from the Glenaeon community to Year 12 student Keizo Tomishima and Year 10 student Hanako Tomishima on their recent sailing achievements. Keizo competed in the 2023 Australian WASZP National Championship in Perth and won 3rd place.Hanako competed …

After careful preparation and planning, Glenaeon conducted an emergency evacuation drill at our Middle Cove campus. Our Operations & Facilities Manager Chris Scrogie (Chief Warden) announced the drill, and sounded the alarm. Classes made their way out of Period 3 …

On Tuesday 25 February, 25 keen touch football players departed for Peakhurst to play against other schools in our sport association. The two boys teams (juniors and seniors) and one junior girls team competed bravely and two teams made it …

Due to the recent storms, the Year 10 surfing program was momentarily disrupted as the beaches were closed. PDHPE teachers, Jonas Stoebe and Sarah Simmons offered different beach games and activities for students to rotate through during the lesson time at Collaroy Beach. …

Class 3 parents joined Class Teacher Prue Ritchie for their first meeting and a very warm welcome to the Middle Cove Campus. In the beautiful room, parents saw the work of the children – paintings, the beginning of cursive script, …

The summer rain brings the opportunity to explore nature's childhood gift of the famous muddy puddle.Our Glenaeon Preschool children enjoyed adventuring to the nearby park adorned in raincoats and gumboots, essential items for rainy play.Jumping, twirling, skipping and stomping, nothing …

It was almost an all-campus affair when the trucks arrived to fill the sandpits with fresh, golden sand during outside play at lunchtime. Children watched with great delight as they pumped the sandpits full… which was followed by enormous fun …

A beautiful aspect of Glenaeon's playgroups is the sense of belonging as soon as the child, carer, and educator gather in the space together. For many, parenthood can be isolating and we love that the natural rhythm of coming to …

Welcome to Glenaeon’s Middle Cove Biodynamic Garden to celebrate Gratitude with a celebration of abundance for all ages: All families Welcome.We will Harvest flowers to make take home bouquets and source edible 'ground covers’ to plant at your homes too. …

How do we create a home environment that best supports Steiner Education in the younger years? In this workshop, Mary Heard will take you through practical ways to simplify your environment, your family rhythms, your schedule and the adult content in …

How do we create a home environment that best supports Steiner Education in the younger years? In this workshop, Mary will take you through practical ways to simplify your environment, your family rhythms, your schedule and the adult content in …

Class 1 have begun learning their capital letters with Class Teacher Jonathan Shaw. From the fairytales filled with adventures and fun emerges a picture that is drawn, expressing and formed to represent each letter. The big, blue bear comes from …

In their first handwork lesson for the year, Class 3 collected leaves on a walk around their new school surroundings. We looked at leaf prints left on a concrete path and could smell the rich aroma of the Cinerama eucalypt and …

On Thursday afternoon, we gathered in the Lute Drummond building for the Year 12 Science Extension Students Research Seminar, where five curious students presented their research projects.  Alex presented the project, Tracing the extinction pattern of Diprotodon optatum. Anouk presented …

Blackboard Art by Raphaela Mazzone, Yr 8 Teacher

It's been a wonderful start to the new preschool year, with children, parents and teachers making the most of summer and engaging in supportive and adventurous activities.The warm weather has encouraged garden and water play - digging trenches, sifting sand, …

An important part of the Kindy year is the rich celebration of festivals to mark the seasons and important annual events. This week, Ming-Yu Chen, our invaluable Kindy assistant, has shared some aspects of her cultural heritage to help us …

Our first sports carnival of the year is always met with great excitement and this weeks ISD Basketball Carnival was no exception. Our ISD (Independent Sydney and Districts Secondary School Sport Association) has grown to 17 schools of which 12 …

Tonight, our Year 10 students perform their final show of Aida: The School's Edition to a sold out crowd! It has been a magical week of performances and to echo the sentiment from Head of School, Diana Drummond it has been "a …

On Friday 10th February, the Year 11 Art Visual Art Students attended Cockatoo Island, situated in Sydney Harbour, adjacent to Woolwich and Birchgrove, for an artist led plein air drawing workshop by Michael Herron, tying in with our term’s theme …

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 students whose work sees them recognised in the NSW Govt ARTEXPRESS Exhibition.  ARTEXPRESS is an annual series of exhibitions of exemplary artworks created by New South Wales visual arts students for the Higher School Certificate …

This stunning mural was created by Yr 8 teacher, Raphaela Mazzone and Yr 7 Guardian, Brendon Strobl to adorn the wall in the year 8 locker area. Thank you for sharing your artistic talents with us!

Over the summer break our dedicated maintenance and operations team did meaningful work on improving our wonderful campus facilities. Before Term 1 gets ahead of us, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate these upgrades and thank those involved. …

Our first Middle Cove Campus Assembly for 2023 was a great success as we welcomed Class 3 - Yr 12 students, teachers and staff to the Sylvia Brose Hall to gather. We wished our Yr 12 students a wonderful final …

It may have been the first day back at school, but that didn't stop our year 10 students from spending it at the beach. The sun was shining on Collaroy Beach where the year 10 PDHPE program took to the …

Last Friday evening, we were delighted to formally welcome our community to the 2023 school year. We celebrated with a soiree hosted by Head of School, Diana Drummond at our Middle Cove campus. Thank you to Peter Candotti, Chair of …

All Glenaeon Parents and Carers are warmly invited to attend our Welcome Soiree event, hosted by Head of School Diana Drummond on Friday 10th February 5pm-7pm at our Middle Cove campus. This event gives new and existing families the chance …

The sun was shining as our Head of School, Diana Drummond, Deputy Head of School, Dani Finch (K-6) and Deputy Head of School, Yura Totsuka (7-12) warmly welcomed our students and families to the new school year. We hope everyone enjoyed …

The animals at Glenaeon are an important part of the emotional/social well being of some of the students. As domestics they require physical care daily. 15 families were rostered for a total of 54 days of the holiday period at …

With just one week to go, we are delighted to confirm our highlights for Glenaeon Open Day 2023: Visual Arts display See a Blacksmithing class in action Ceramics work display Coding and IT at Glenaeon Discover ‘The Cove’ a PDHPE health …

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We are delighted to officially launch our Japanese Immersion Playgroup on Monday 9:30-11:30am at our Castlecrag Campus. This playgroup will follow the 'family style' model of Glenaeon's other Playgroups: Birth to 5 years with song, story, baking and shared morning …

Statement from Elizabeth Nevieve, Acting Head of School I am very pleased to report on the outstanding results achieved by our HSC graduates of 2022. Glenaeon's Year 12 students exemplified the school's ethos, with each young person finely navigating important …

Each year, following in the traditions of the earliest Waldorf/Steiner schools, Glenaeon teachers rehearse and perform one of the Oberufer Christmas plays. The form of theatre illustrated in the Shepherds’ Play developed during the Medieval period and plays of this …

Play performance provides an opportunity for the students to really work together as a team. Delivering your lines in a way that can be heard and understood by an audience, is only one aspect to a performance.  Working together on …

Class 5 students had their work published in a new book titled, “Little Species, Big Stories” Their poems, stories, comics and drawings  were chosen from many submissions from other Class 5 students in the local area to be entered into …

Preschool has limited places available for 2023. Applications are now open.  Interested families should call Preschool to speak with Preschool staff or arrange a private tour now to avoid missing out. Call 02 9412 5547 

Glenaeon’s family-style Playgroups are joyful and supportive of you and your child’s development.  Our highly skilled Steiner Playgroup Educators create imaginative activities to ensure families enjoy an enriching, uplifting time together.  We welcome all families with children from birth to …

Class 6 celebrated finishing primary school with their Class Teacher Katherine Arconati in true style with a wonderful dinner and evening on the deck at the school's Gentle Cafe. Under fairy lit tables, they enjoyed a lovely meal together, catered …

Year 7s enjoyed the thrill of sailing on Sydney Harbour with a Tall Ship experience on South Passage. One group sailed to Manly, the other to Watson's Bay. Students learned the ropes and found their sea legs. It was a …

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This piece will be my last View from the Hill, so it is with very mixed feelings that I write these words. Glenaeon is a hard place to leave: it’s a wonderful community and the combination of professional and personal …

Year 7 student Arlo Temple has been announced a National winner in the National History Challenge. Arlo had an incredible time with the National History Challenge in Canberra recently. He displayed his model and project in Parliament House and local …

Gary Watson is not only our bus driver on the Dulwich Hill route but also the manager of the Glenaeon Buses. He is retiring after 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to Glenaeon with North Sydney Bus Charters company. …

Students in Year 8 worked on a yearlong Project giving each the opportunity to delve into an area of interest, further a passion, develop a new skill and watch a project come to fruition. Once they decided what their project …

Year 8 students ventured out to Coonabarabran and visited the Warrumbungles with the Outdoor Ed team. The trip is linked with the Year 8 Main Lesson on Earth Stewardship. The Year 8 Earth Stewardship program is a new component of …

Class 1 performed the story of "Briar Rose" for their play. They had learned and rehearsed all the songs, music and words a beautiful castle set with a wall of roses that grew as the princess slept for 100 years.  …

Over 150 people gathered this week at the Marion Mahony Griffin Hall at Castlecrag to thank, honour and bid farewell to Andrew Hill after 28 years of service to the Glenaeon Community, with 14 years as Head of School. Board …

The Year 9 Art Program is an exciting element of our Year 9 Curriculum; a canoeing journey on the Shoalhaven River for three days which culminates in artistic workshops at Bundanon for two days. The majority of the art making …

Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is delighted to announce the launching of a Japanese Immersion Playgroup Mondays at Castlecrag Campus 9:30-11:30: led by Playgroup Educator Naoko Murphy.   This playgroup will follow the ‘family style’ model of Glenaeon’s other Playgroups: Birth to 5 years …

At the end of each year in the Kindergarten we celebrate our Advent Festival with a beautiful and very moving sharing of our Christmas Circle. The angelic voices of the children accompanied by simple heartfelt gestures tell the story of …

Thank you to all the Glenaeon families that donated gifts for those less fortunate, which we collected under the Christmas Tree in our Middle Cove reception.  These presents will be dropped off to Kmart's Wishing Tree to be passed on …

Well, what a beautiful evening it was! Our much delayed Carol Service, finally arriving in 2022, was one to savour, all the more so because of the long wait. The students held the mood so well and consistently through the …

The shop is brimming with sustainable Christmas gift ideas for all ages, lots of fun stocking fillers and festive craft materials for holiday projects and homemade gift-giving. Although this is the last week of our regular school term opening hours, …

Glenaeon families should hopefully have received their printed copy of AEON Magazine 2022 by now, or for our Year 10s away in Tasmania, Little Kindergarten families or our Class of 2022, your copy is coming to you via snail mail. …

Our second-hand uniform shop, located next door to the Class 6 classroom at Middle Cove will be open during the holidays as follows: 2022MON 12th December 2pm-3:30pmTUE 13th December 2pm–3:30pmWED 14th December 9:30am – 11am 2023MON 23rd January 2-3pmTUE 31st January …

Middle Cove Reception Hours in the holidays 12 December 2022 to 23 December 2022 open from 9am-3pm24 December 2022 to 8 January 2023 Closed9 January 2023 to 25 January 2023 open from 9am-3pm27 January 2023 to 31 January 2023 open …

Glenaeon recently entered the 2022 Free the Funk Schools Challenge – a competition run by Not for Profit OneWave, which delivers 'Free the Funk’ programs in primary schools, secondary schools and universities to raise awareness of mental health. Tackling issues …

On Wednesday evening, November 2, an audience made up of Glenaeon parents, relatives and friends were treated to an evening of superb Jazz at the school’s Jazz Café, organised by a committee made up of members of the school’s music staff, and three …

The Glenaeon Fair transformed our campus into a playground at another level - with wonderful activities for children, entertainment stage, food and fun for all. Thank you to all families who contributed to making it the most wonderful day after …

In mid-September, Class 5 embarked on an adventurous, resilience-building, camp experience. Although our camp was cold, wet and muddy, it was heartening to observe the group's upbeat and positive attitude. In line with our Australian History Main Lesson, we followed …

Class 2 children bush walked to Middle Cove for their Class 3 Orientation Day as in 2023 they will move campuses for Class 3! With enthusiastic parents accompanying them, they toured the Middle Cove campus and were hosted by Class …

Year 8 have been working on three Shakespeare comedies - Much Ado About Nothing (Director Elizabeth Nevieve), Taming of the Shrew (Director Brenton Fletcher) and Twelfth Night (Director Tommy Green). They shared a festival with parents and friends in an …

Our resident Ornithologist Dr Stanley Tang, also our Assistant Head Of School (Senior Studies) Science, Mathematics Teacher and High School Mentor,  was invited to participate in the filming of an upcoming episode of the Secret Lives of Urban Birds for …

Congratulations to the following Glenaeon students whose work from the HSC Visual Arts Showcase has been nominated for ARTEXPRESS! ARTEXPRESS features a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in …

The Carol Service, one of Glenaeon’s signature events, is about to return, and its been three years in the waiting. We’ve had a gradual return to normal community life, and this will be an even more special end of year …

At Preschool, our new boat arrived on Friday and on Saturday Tim (Owen’s dad), Ben (Yolandi’s dad) and Mike (Axel’s dad) came and helped screw it together and glue it. How lucky we are to have such help?  Tim and …

The month of November isn’t just for celebrating thanksgiving and another impending La Niña summer, it’s also for supporting men’s health and questionable facial hair! Movember is a charity with a focus on promoting, funding, and changing the face of …

Class 1 had a visitor - Rob Greatholder from Warrah Farm - come to work and learn with them during Gardening Class with teacher Sandra Frain this week. Rob came to see how we teach gardening at Glenaeon and to …

Preschool has announced a final tour for prospective 2023 families taking place on Thursday 1 December at 11am. To make a booking click HERE.

The Walter Burley Griffin Society will be holding its Marion Mahony Griffin Lecture in our Marion Mahony Griffin Hall next Sunday 20th November. There was a recent exhibition in the National Archives of Australia which featured a large mural that …

The school wishes to acknowledge and thank Anthony Browell for his recent, and generous donation. Anthony’s art piece was exhibited in the recent Art Show over the Family Fair weekend earlier this month, and sold for $1,000 raising $250 for …

On Tuesday the heavens mostly held back (only a small shower in the morning) after the previous day saw a soaking of our beautiful venues here at Glenaeon. Still, the forecast predicted warm weather and the High Priest’s presence in …

In mid-September, class 5 embarked on an adventurous, resilience-building, camp experience. Although our camp was cold, wet, and muddy, it was heartening to observe the group's upbeat and positive attitude. In line with our Australian History Main Lesson, we followed …

With the Family Fair and Art Show fast returning, it seems that we are getting back to the way things have always been. But they haven’t always. Every time I step onto the Castlecrag campus, I breathe a small thank …

There is a beautiful new garden bed at our Castlecrag Campus, already brimming with vegetables, herbs and flowers! Some wonderful garden pots were donated by a generous school family and the children, with Gardening teacher Sandra Frain have transformed the …

The Annual NSW Steiner Schools' Athletics Carnival was held in late September at Mingara Regional Athletics Centre. The students excitedly journeyed up to the Central Coast on their colour team bus and were very lucky to arrive to some fantastic …

On October 18, two teams of very motivated and keen junior basketballers (Yr 7 – Yr 9 students) set out to compete in Bankstown basketball stadium among 16 other schools for points and ran their hearts out to win games. …

Mayor Tanya Taylor of Willoughby City Council visited Glenaeon on Wednesday and spoke to our High School assembly. Mayor Tanya was accompanied by our local Ward Councillor Robert Samuels, and together they had a great session with our high school …

The story of the grail knight, Parzival is a legendary tail of a knight who has many hardships and adventures. After many errors of judgement and big mistakes, he manages to eventually achieve his higher self and is able to …

Year 12, 2023 were lucky enough to visit the Daniel Boyd exhibition, Treasure Island, as they prepare to launch into their HSC year.  The benefits of seeing art live cannot be replicated on-line or from books.  So important for this …

Come and have a look at the wonderful Parent Craft made by our families! It will be for sale at the upcoming Glenaeon Fair in the 'Parent Craft' Room - which will be in our Class 1 room and also …

One of the highlights for Class 4 is the animal project to accompany the Animals and Us main lesson. This main lesson focuses on the unique quality of the human being, compared to the animal world where special physical features …

The Glenaeon Art Show & Family Fair is back, and this year’s event will be as magical as ever!  At this much-loved lower north shore event, visitors of all ages can enjoy fun games and activities such as the lollipop …

Each year, Year 8s are excited to begin their contemporary self-portrait on a skate deck. It is one of the first opportunities where they can create a work that personifies their specific interests through visual expression. To assist their decision …

Classes 1 & 2 have been enjoying their lunchtime play - climbing trees, string games, making mud cakes, running games and immersing themselves in imaginative play too.

Into the Woods certainly took us more than into the woods. The Year 10 musical last week  highlighted so many elements of what education can be. Our unique model of the whole Year 10 group performing a show seems so …

As part of the Handwork program Handwork Teacher Elizabeth Ellean organises beautiful sheep, lambs and an alpaca to come and visit the children at Castlecrag Campus. They spend time brushing, feeding and sitting with them, whilst also learning about wool, …

Marine and estuarine processes were the focus of the Year10 environmental studies this term. The students observed the protective role played by mangrove forests in the Scotts Creek environment. They also enjoyed a Geography field day walking from Collaroy to …

The 2022 Glenaeon Raffle is on sale now. Tickets are $5 each with great discount packages available. There are some amazing prizes including 4 x Elton John concert tickets, artwork by artist Andy Pachkova, coaching with Sabine Simmonds, photo packages …

Last week, over four magical performances our Year 10 cohort thrilled audiences with their production of Sondheim play Into The Woods.  Students, whose musical schedule had been interrupted by COVID earlier in the year, finally had their moment on stage …

We have plenty of beautiful craft supplies to keep you busy and creative these holidays. Our 100% Wool-Felt Fabric has been restocked and is now available in the full rainbow of colours. If you're heading off on a long car …

What do you teach?  /What is your role?I am the new Head Teacher of Drama and currently teach Drama and English. How long have you been at Glenaeon?I have been at Glenaeon for four weeks now. Where were you prior? What …

This term, Kindergarten, Classes 1 & 2 have been bushwalking. There are many beautiful bushwalks on our campus doorstep and the children really enjoy getting outside. They also explore the many walks designed by Water Burley-Griffin, the founder of the …

Recently our Year 7 and Year 8 language - German, Spanish and Japanese students all enjoyed an excursion to a restaurant serving traditional foods for a lunch and the conversation was flowing in their chosen subject language. The German students …

We have lots of lovely Spring activities for the children to enjoy and we are hoping for some lovely weather to enjoy our Adventure Camp excursions. Please make your bookings as soon as possible - many days will be LIMITED …

Class 6 performed their musical play ROMA AMOR this week to rapturous applause. They performed the clever and entertaining Roman romantic comedy to students, parents and friends and enjoyed a delicious Roman Feast afterwards. The story is set in Ancient …

The Association of Independent Co- educational Schools (AICES) Athletics Championships 2022 was held last Tuesday the 6th September at Sydney Olympic Park. Glenaeon had 16 students who qualified across different athletic events and 12 students were able to represent the …

On a sunny but cold winter morning last August, our Year 10 PE Extension students gathered at the shores of Iron Cove Bay in the Inner West to attempt their third assessment task of 2022: the iconic 7km Bay Run. …

Class 2 have been learning place value and breaking down numbers for addition and multiplication with Class Teacher Prue Ritchie They have been learning that there are many ways to write numbers, and they have explored the expansion of larger …

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In this presentation we will explore the development of children’s drawings in the first seven years as a mirror of the child’s bodily development and changing consciousness. Thursday 8 September 2022 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (UTC+10) LOCATION: Marion Mahony …

It was a great moment this week when our Attendance coordinator announced there is currently no one absent in the school due to COVID. We are officially COVID-free! This moment was a special one after a long time indeed when …

Each Wednesday our students enjoy a master class in debating. There has been a great number of students taking up this co-curricular activity this term learning how to structure their arguments and get their point across.   Our students develop their speaking, critical …

Come and join Parent Craft - it's back on campus. Parents met this week and made the most beautiful heart necklaces, led by parent Bodhi Sherrot. There was also an embroidery workshop held with Handwork Teacher Elizabeth Ellean, and there …

In week one of term three, on the 21st of July we dug up the turmeric from the bed by gently pulling on the stems of the turmeric root. We cut the turmeric root away from the stem and put …

Sporty and keen students in Class 6 are currently exploring exciting new games in a unit that introduces new sports and gear to them to extend their understanding of sport and movement. They started with Frisbee and learned about the …

Class 6 parents were able to come to the classroom for parent-teacher night and saw the beautiful workbooks from recent Main Lessons "The Physics of Sound" and Geometry. Also on display were stunning geometric patterns created from their geometric designs, …

Year 7 students performed their play Chaucer’s The Cantebury Tales, recently in the Middle Cove Sylvia Brose Hall. It was a fabulous play. Thank you to all the parents and carers who came along. Year 7 were highly successful in …

This week the children have created the most colourful drawings and painting in painting and drawing classes. Class 1 have drawn mountains and oceans with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus, whose beautiful chalkboard is in this edition of the newsletter. Class …

  We are excited to celebrate the changing of the seasons and have lots of beautiful ideas for your Spring Nature Table, Spring inspired craft projects, books celebrating the season and beautiful Spring decorations made by local crafter, Yuki. Did …

We are so very happy and excited to have our dear colleague and educator Soraya returning to us from extended maternity leave in Spain. Soraya is full of love, warmth and creativity. She is an incredible cook, gardener and illustrator. …

Being a Glenaeon Parent The Term 3 GPA meeting was particularly noteworthy. In the first Newsletter of the term I quoted well known author and former Glenaeon parent Stephanie Dowrick. In the comments section under The Sydney Morning Herald article …

Year 7 students recently received a visit from two Pacific Islands Educators as part of their Polynesia Main Lesson. A learning and celebration of Maori and Polynesian cultures. Indigenous New Zealanders shared important cultural aspects and dances with students learning …

Class 1 has just started their Maths Main Lesson ‘The Four Operations’ with Class teacher Jamie Loftus. Expanding on the work they began last term. The story continues with the same characters Mighty Minus, Adding Adam, Spider Divider, Many Times …

Recently Class 4 Teacher Lucy Armstrong took her students on a visit to Taronga Zoo as part part of their Animals Main Lesson.  The class saw all types of different animals from tigers, giraffes, elephants, meerkats and saw a magnificent …

Year 7 students will perform their play Chaucer’s The Cantebury Tales, this Friday night at 6:30pm in the Middle Cove Sylvia Brose Hall. Year 7 parents are welcome to attend. Students have been rehearsing for weeks, and have put in …

Each morning in Little Kindy when we start the day we sing: "Rinka, rinka rosie ray, what day is it today?" On Tuesday the children recall it is Porridge Day, Painting Day and yes of course it’s SANDRA DAY. Yes, …

What do you like to do?This may seem obvious, but the first thing to consider when choosing a career is what you enjoy doing. Think about your interests, the type of work you would be suited to and the skills …

Glenaeon Playgroups are back and we are enjoying coming together to sing, play, bake, explore and listen to wonderful stories together! Please come and join our lovely Playgroups - they run 6 times per week - Monday - Friday across …

Our Year 7 cohort recently went on an Outdoor Education adventure with Scottie Williams and Kristen Gardner (aka KG). They took part in abseiling and kayaking and had lots of fun.  These exciting activities were a local adventure in Harold …

Our congratulations to Year 9 student Sappho who was recently named a finalist in the Northern Beaches Young Writers' Competition 2022. Sappho was in a group of only 24 finalists out of the nearly 300 entries. Sappho’s entry The Last …

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Hands up if there are any talented performers out there who would love to be part of the entertainment for our upcoming Glenaeon Family Fair on Saturday November 5th? We are in the process of putting together the schedule, and …

With the Glenaeon Family Fair coming up in November, many class groups have begun to work on a piece of their own handwork and art for the 'Silent Auction' - these will be actioned silently as the day progresses, with …

This Blackboard Beauty was created by Class 4 Teacher Lucy Armstrong for the Animals Main Lesson.    

With Father's Day just around the corner, we have a wonderful selection of sustainable and locally made gifts that we think dads will love with customised gift packs and delivery available too.  Pop in-store to take a look at our …

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Hands up if there are any talented performers out there who would love to be part of the entertainment for our upcoming Glenaeon Family Fair on Saturday November 5th? We are in the process of putting together the schedule, and …

Last weekend Glenaeon took part in the North Shore Schools EXPO held at the Concourse in Chatswood. Our Enrolments Registrar Sunita Shar talked with hundreds of prospective families answering questions about our school. Sunita was supported on the stand by …

In preparation for this year’s Family Fair parent craft stall, Class 1 is calling for any pre-loved felt, cloth or wooden toys, or any Steiner-inspired toys that can be restored and resold. With the last two years of no fair, …

Class 2 have been developing their drawing skills with Class Teacher Prue Ritchie. Taking an image from their Main lesson story, she works with form, shading and gestures to help the children develop their artistic and expressive skills on paper. …

The Glenaeon Family Fair & Art Show is on again this year.  Tickets will be on sale from 1 September and the raffle will be drawn on the day of the Family Fair. We are asking for donation of prizes, …

Families who were at Kamaroi before Glenaeon may recall former Kamaroi student Kobi Bennett who was involved in a tragic accident on Pittwater recently. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to support Kobi in his recovery and …

Here at Glenaeon, we strive to ensure each individual student is met, recognised and best supported to reach their full learning potential. Over the past year our Head of Learning Enrichment Angela Sutton has been rebuilding and growing the Learning …

Class 1 are busy sanding, oiling and finding gumnuts for their knitting needles, which they will use for their upcoming knitting lessons with Handcraft teacher Elizabeth Ellean. There is much excitement as they go and search under the perfect tree …

The shop is brimming with even more rainbows after a delivery of gorgeous hand-made wooden rainbow spinning tops, rainbow skipping ropes, wooden puzzles, rainbow stacking toys and the full rainbow of wool yarn, modelling beeswax, crayons and felt fabric colours …

The Homework Club is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3.30-4.30pm in the Senior Library for all students in Years 7-12. Students may receive assistance with: organisation, homework planning and study timetables, task completion, literacy and written expression, or …

Term 3 is a very special time for our most senior cohort. As our Year 12 students really buckle down to their study, focusing on a deep and meaningful synthesis of all they have learnt and honing their examination technique …

It is with huge sadness that we share news of the passing of former student Alex Gomersall, (Class of 1999). We extend our deepest sympathies to his parents Alan and Carole, his partner, and his extended family and friends. Head …

Class 2 were excited to come back and look at the sprouting garlic and carrots that they planted before the holidays. With gardening teacher Sandra Frain, they observed the beautiful bulbs starting to flower and began digging with earnest in …

Download Parent Education Term 3 program flyer To register for these free events, go to GLO and click on the links: https://glo.glenaeon.nsw.edu.au/homepage/4733/ 

In 2022, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School will host a reunion gathering open to all GlenXer's but with a celebratory focus on the: Class of 2012, 10-year reunion; Class of 2002, 20-year reunion; Class of 1992, 30-year reunion; Class of 1982, …

In May this year, we launched our Annual Giving Campaign: A gift that lasts a lifetime! aiming to raise funds to support our bursary and scholarship programs. We are delighted to report that we raised just over $36,000! Heartfelt thanks …

If you’re looking for ideas to reduce your plastic consumption, we have lots of convenient and sustainable products in-store to help you on your way to plastic-free living. The lunchbox is a great place to start with a variety of …

Class 1 had a wonderful wet felting hand work class with teacher Elizabeth Ellean. They learnt about the beauty and softness of wool and placed their fleece in patterns and pictures. With warm soapy water they roll it in the …

Class 1 have been learning their numbers up to 100 with Class teacher Jamie Loftus. They created a beautiful number square and have been busy looking for all the patterns that the numbers make. It is remarkable how many ways …

Last week, the SMH ran a news article about our incoming Head of School Diana Drummond. You can read the article here: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/why-elite-private-girls-schools-leader-has-switched-to-alternative-co-ed-20220705-p5az51.html  In preparation for the article, at the end of last term, a Walkley-award winning photographer Steven Siewert visited …

In 2022, Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School will host a reunion gathering open to all GlenXer's but with a celebratory focus on the: Class of 2012, 10-year reunion; Class of 2002, 20-year reunion; Class of 1992, 30-year reunion; Class of 1982, …

Welcome to Term 3, with a very warm welcome to the new students and their families who join us to complete their high school years at Glenaeon.  Last weekend, The Sydney Morning Herald ran a story on the appointment of …

We have announced five new events for prospective families to come and learn about Glenaeon.  Hosted by Head of School, Andrew Hill and Deputy Head of School, Elizabeth Nevieve we will be running Virtual Tours (webinars) and Campus Tours at …

  We have plenty of beautiful craft supplies to keep you busy and creative these holidays or pick up a ready-made Rainbow Craft Pack. If you're headed off on a long car trip Happy Car Games is the antidote for …

Class 5 has been presenting their Ancient Egyptian Research Projects.  The study of ancient Egypt is one of the ancient civilisations  studied  in Class 5, coming after China, India, Persia and Mesopotamia.  Egyptian civilisation is filled with so much mystery …

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Kindergarten children have been busy doing all sorts of things this term in the Garden, as well of course as playing. Earlier in the term we harvested the mandarins. This year's crop was amazing and the children were able to …

Class 2 have begun sanding and making their own knitting needles. Taking a dowel rod, they sand it smooth, sharpen the end and go to collect 2 small gum nuts from a special tree in the playground. They glue these …

Class 1 made lanterns with Japanese teacher Junko Nicholas. Using paper mâché they formed little bowls, which dried and were covered with mosaic style coloured paper. The little lanterns were lovely and with shine brightly over winter!

Our Visual Arts students have had a very productive term. Students from Year 9 have almost completed their large murals paintings. Some are two panels wide, some three or more. These murals once finalized, will be proudly displayed around the …

It is time for our Castlecrag Winter Festivals which includes the Class 1 & 2 Winter Spiral– a time of inward reflection and light in the darkness of Winter. We celebrate this by walking a beautiful spiral, lighting a candle in the …

Year 7s have enjoyed studying the famous explorers from the Age of Discovery dating from 15th to 17th Century. Students have been making maps and model ships as part of the study. Some very creative maritime exploration work indeed!

Earlier this term, Year 11 student Nathan Sharp travelled to the Gold Coast with his gymnastics partner Eliza on the state team to compete in the Australian Gymnastics Championships. Only two weeks earlier, Nathan’s partner had experienced every competitive gymnast’s …

Class 4 are working through their History of Writing Main Lesson. Titled “Stone, Clay, Pen and Ink” students are exploring the world of history looking at writing, an activity that they do each and every day, and how it has …

Class 6 spent weeks preparing and planning and came to Castlecrag Campus to run a 'Winter Wonderland' afternoon for the younger classes. It was indeed a wonderful time! They ran games for the children - piggy back pony rides, 'Frozen Floor' …

In the Indigenous Dharawal seasons it is now the time of the Burrugin, the Echidna. At Preschool we therefore have a nature table depicting a "train" of Echidnas creatively made from casuarina seed pods and beeswax warmed by the children's …

  Look at this beautiful blackboard drawing that Marigold our Art/Handwork assistant for Class 2, drew this week for the craft room at Castlecrag. Thank you Marigold!

On Sunday, June 19, our Glenaeon Big Band, directed by Phil Arnold, performed in the Stage Band section of the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival, along with bands from three other schools. It was not just a wonderful opportunity for relatives …

As we all know the turmeric root is edible but so is the entire plant including the flowers and the leaves! The amazing thing about it is the flower and the leaf both contain the same medicinal properties as the root. …

Our annual Art Show is back - this is a beautiful way to showcase art and craft from emerging and established artists. It will be held in the Castlecrag campus hall during the famous Glenaeon Fair weekend and will attract …

This week Glenaeon hosted a visit from the Mayor of Willoughby City Council Tanya Taylor, meeting with Head of School Andrew Hill and Operations Manager Chris Scrogie. Tanya knows many Glenaeon students and a number of parents in her role …

The Class 5/6 String Ensemble played for the first time at the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival on Sunday June 5th. With half of their ensemble unwell and away, they played valiantly and beautifully under the direction of gifted teacher and musician Anna Murkawa, …

Our annual Art Show is back - this is a beautiful way to showcase art and craft from emerging and established artists. It will be held in the Castlecrag campus hall during the famous Glenaeon Fair weekend and will attract …

Early this week our High School SRC ran a clothes and books swap. Monies raised will go to Red Cross Ukraine appeal. Well done to all the students who organised this event and participated!

Outdoor Education trips are quite often life changing events where friendships are cemented and personal growth highly evident upon return from time away from the ordinary daily life routines and influences. Here are some snaps of the recent trip that our …

On Tuesday evening we welcomed our incoming Head of School Diana Drummond to the Sylvia Brose Hall. A crowd of 100 parents braved the chilly evening to meet and greet Diana at her first official function with our parent community.  …

Last weekend, we had a Parent Education event where families gathered in the biodynamic garden to learn about compost making and looking after our gardens in winter.  Gardening teachers Sandra and Kathy shared their knowledge with parents and children as …

Year 7’s Milly L won the 2022 Youth Climbing Championships for her age group last weekend and came third in the country over all three Sport Climbing disciplines (lead climbing, bouldering and speed climbing). Milly trained really hard for this, …

We are a small OOSH service offering After School Care and Holiday Care in a beautiful Steiner school setting in Castlecrag, Sydney. We are seeking educators to join our lovely team. If you have a passion for working with school …

Last Sunday, June 5,  the Glenaeon Concert Band performed as part of the 2022 Northern Beaches Instrumental Music Festival program. The band played three pieces:  Metrix, La Madre do Los Gatos, and Fireflies to an appreciative audience including relatives, friends, and members of …

It’s the perfect weather for bringing hot, nourishing soups and leftovers to school or work for lunch. We are stocked up with new stainless steel Insulated Food Flasks that will keep your food hot for 7 hours and are easily …

Our annual Art Show is back - this is a beautiful way to showcase art and craft from emerging and established artists. It will be held in the Castlecrag campus hall during the famous Glenaeon Fair weekend and will attract …

After a long-anticipated return following two years of COVID-19 restrictions, Parent Craft workshops are back! This week parents came together and learned to dye felt using vibrating dyes with Glenaeon Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean. It was sunny winter day and …

Our annual Art Show is back - this is a beautiful way to showcase art and craft from emerging and established artists. It will be held in the Castlecrag campus hall during the famous Glenaeon Fair weekend and will attract …

Our annual Art Show is back - this is a beautiful way to showcase art and craft from emerging and established artists. It will be held in the Castlecrag campus hall during the famous Glenaeon Fair weekend and will attract …

Classes 1 & 2 have been busy making things they will use throughout their school week and year. Class 1 have been sewing counting bags to hold their counters for use in Mathematics and problem solving. Class 2 are sewing …

Gardening teacher Sandra Frain handed over the all-important task of assembling the new garden cart to the Class 2 children with the guidance of our parent volunteers. Over two lessons they carefully put all the bolts and pieces together and …

The weather has been perfect for early winter planting and gardening teacher Sandra Frain with helper Guchi work alongside the children each week. They may have even planted some more secret bulbs around the place! We have a huge dahlia …

We have several tour and webinar events coming up: 9:30 - 10:30am June 16 Middle Cove Campus Visit (Class 3 - Year 12) BOOK HERE 9:30 - 10:30am June 23 Castlecrag Campus Visit (Little Kindergarten - Class 2) BOOK HERE Below is a …

Winter turns us inward. Hasn’t the sudden deep freeze over the past few days brought a different mood? We stay inside to keep warm, we sit by the fire if we have one, and we brace ourselves to face the …

Education leader Ms Diana Drummond has been appointed the new Head of School at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School. Announced by Peter Candotti, Chair of the School Board at an all staff meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Ms Drummond will commence in …

Driven by a commitment to making our enriching education as accessible to children as possible, Glenaeon now proudly provides both scholarships and bursaries that literally change lives.  Over the past five years Glenaeon has supported over 100 families with bursaries …

With less than three weeks to go, now is the time to secure your tickets. Performance dates are as follows: Thursday, 8 September 7pm Friday, 9 September 7pm Saturday, 10 September 1pm (matinee) Saturday, 10 September 7pm For ticket inquiries, …

Our Year 10 Musical, Into the Woods will run in September. Our thanks to Year 10 student Charli Keeping for her wonderful Musical poster design.  Performance dates are as follows: Thursday, 8 September 7pm Friday, 9 September 7pm Saturday, 10 …

The Year 10 Production of Into the Woods  is going extremely well.  It is always a mammoth task to produce and direct theatrically and musically a school Musical and it is certainly coming together through a group effort here at …

  Our thanks to Year 10 student Charli Keeping for her wonderful Musical poster design.  Performance dates are as follows: Thursday, 8 September 7pm Friday, 9 September 7pm Saturday, 10 September 1pm (matinee) Saturday, 10 September 7pm For ticket inquiries, …

We recently made the decision to postpone the Year 10 Musical due to COVID interruptions. We can now provide new performance dates as follows: Thursday, 8 September 7pm Friday, 9 September 7pm Saturday, 10 September 1pm (matinee) Saturday, 10 September …

Opening Night is just around the corner, Thursday 8th September!  Now is the time to secure your tickets. Performance dates are as follows: Thursday, 8 September 7pm Friday, 9 September 7pm Saturday, 10 September 1pm (matinee) Saturday, 10 September 7pm …

Kindergarten celebrated their harvest time with parents invited to join their beautiful outdoor Harvest Festival in the playground. The children sang as they filled the baskets with pumpkins, potatoes, carrots and onions before sharing songs about Farmer Cedric's farm, harvest …

Last week we said farewell to Middle Cove Receptionist Sarah, and Executive Assistant Sally.  Sarah has been the warm, smiling face at the front desk, and kind-hearted First Aid carer to all our Middle Cove students for the past four …

We celebrated the turning of the season last week in our Harvest Festivals through the school. From Preschool to High School there was the annual celebration of the bounty of Nature, and the gathering of the fruits of the summer …

"Let's leave the city and leave the townFor we're off to visit Cedric's farmAlong the highway, busy and fastFar over the mountain.. Phew, we're there at last.At Cedric's Farm there's lots to seeThere's apples, blueberries and a big oak treeThere's …

From March 23 – 27, over 1,000 Australian school children descended on Thredbo to compete in the 2022 Australian Mountain Biking Interschools Championships.  Glenaeon’s inaugural MTB team of 10 children from Class 5 to Year 10, was comprised of four …

Year 9 Art making, a Glenaeon-designed minor subject, is currently undertaking mural work for around the school.  Students have chosen their site, designed their work and currently resolving the murals ready for hanging in Term 2.  Students have been very …

Easter time was celebrated with some baking of hot cross buns in Little Kindergarten. The children formed the dough and crosses, carefully placing them on the trays for rising and baking. They heard of the Easter Hare that had visited …

In Term 1 the primary faculty reviewed and clarified our message around bullying and positive behaviour.  As part of this review, we identified our new motto as:  Gentle Hands, Kind Words.  Primary classes meet regularly, in morning circle or in …

The Castlecrag Reception became a field of Harvest produce, kindly donated by families for the Harvest Festival and later donated to OzHarvest to be made into meals for those that don't have so much. Our Mother Earth looked over the …

Around 50 Preschool families went to Bilpin Springs Orchard on Sunday 27 March and after gathering apples, had a Harmony Day sharing of finger foods from their many cultures. What tables full of culinary delights! The rain could not dampen …

Families recently gathered together in the Middle Cove biodynamic garden with garden teachers Sandra Frain and Kathy Thangathurai for the Parent Education event, "Harvest Gratitude". The group discovered the abundance of beauty growing in the garden by creating their own …

After completing a challenging bush walk and trail run during the Cove Program earlier in the morning, Year 9A continued their involvement in The Cove program with an excursion to Warrah Specialist School and Biodynamic Farm to complete some community …

  The shop is filled with Autumn treasures, Easter craft materials and ideas for chocolate-free Easter treats! We have some boxes of the popular Wooden Rainbow Eggs still available, some adorable handmade Baby Bunnies and a few very special Rabbits …

Class 2 have spent this term creating stunning pencil cases that they will use throughout Primary School. Learning long stitch with Handwork teacher Elizabeth Ellean, they design one side as formed shapes - mountains, valleys, hills, castles, brides and more. …

We look forward to welcoming children to our upcoming holiday care program at Glenaeon. We have a lovely mixture of activities for the season that are suitable for all ages. Please make your bookings ASAP and pass on to friends …

Class 5 Parents reconnected on campus as Class 5 students celebrated their recent Main Lesson topic with an Indian Festival. Students had dressed in traditional Indian dress, incense filled the air, woven fabrics and elephant ornaments decorated the veranda outside …

Class 1 went on a Treasure Hunt with Class Teacher Jamie Loftus, finding all the letters they have been learning throughout the playground and grounds. The last letters led them to the school hall, where, as a surprise, parents had …

This term the Year 8 students have made some explorations into the world of textiles as part of the D&T course in Stage 4. Together they have considered some of the technical developments that have revolutionised the textile industry and …

The Cove’s bush engagement program has been heavily disrupted by wet weather this term, not allowing for many runs or walks.  As a result, team building, trust and leadership activities held on campus benefitted the cohesion of the group.  Fortunately, …

In our gardening lessons this term, Class 6 has been learning about the effects extreme and excessive weather has on plants and the environment.  A very relevant topic given our heavy rains of late.  Students observed how all this rain …

Class 2 prepared the Harvest food for the entire primary school - no mean feat as they mixed, kneaded and rolled their way to 180 bread rolls! Wow! Starting as early as 7am to get the bread dough mixed and …

When a fiery dragon scorches their crops and threatens their lives, a group of humble villagers appeal to their wise king for assistance.  They are eventually saved by the mighty St Michael, who slays the dragon with his powerful sword! …

The children of Class 2 have been learning times tables with Ida Spider, the Magic Number Magician and Class teacher Monique Anderson. Every evening Ida Spider weaves into her web a new times table that, in turn, creates a beautiful …

Did you know that here at Glenaeon we have several fantastic co-curricular (outside class time) groups, all of which are looking for new participants? Concert Band – wind and brass instruments, plus some percussion. Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:30am. Directed by Christine Young …

After all the rain, it was great to be able to take a lesson outside again. Here's teacher Stanley Tang with his Year 11 students taking a lesson in the Amphitheatre.

It’s time to make your booking on the Glenaeon charter bus for Term 2, 2022.   Please be aware that seats on these charter buses are limited.  While casual tickets are available to purchase, a casual ticket does not guarantee your …

Class 3 have been introduced to the concept of measurement through an examination of the history of linear measurement from the use of human limbs as measuring devices through to the standardisation of the Imperial system, and then into the …

Class 2's plan to go apple picking was washed out by the rain and flooding roads, so they changed direction and headed up to Patonga Beach to join in the big beach cleanup taking place. Families met and helped drag …

After the torrential rain earlier in the week, our Year 7s enjoyed an Outdoor Education adventure in the stunning Wollemi National Park.  The Year 7 program introduces students to adventurous activities such as abseiling and hiking while also teaching them …

Last Thursday I ran a Parent Education session on the “big picture” of the Main Lesson curriculum that our teachers deliver at Glenaeon, and if you wish to see a recording, here is the link:  https://glenaeon-nsw.zoom.us/rec/share/LJ_-b2ZSeL4FaaHNECLaFF1nKDrDroxOfMbPILQQFB7OYAW7ZAK0227sjVcXLHlU.Lg9TXiUq32C2u5hrAccess Passcode: dhrty12!  This unique …

The Kindy garden had a surprise visitor recently - a beautiful tree snake. It must have heard our week's story on the winds: How the snake got its hiss. It stayed a long time and gave the children ample opportunity to …

Year 9 student Ella recently performed in the role of Betty Parris in the theatre production of The Crucible by the Point Break Drama Company. Thanks to the Glenaeon staff members and classmates who went along to see the play – …

Yesterday, all High School students gathered together in the Sylvia Brose Hall for the first time in six months to enjoy our first assembly of the year.  Head of School Andrew Hill welcomed Year 12 to their new status as …

Pouring rain does not dampen any enthusiasm around here! Tuesday morning is Athletics morning with Jonas followed by a healthy breakfast organised by Sally. Thanks Sally for all the yummy food.

Class 1 have been exploring the wonderful world of capital letters with Class teacher Jamie Loftus. They have journeyed through the vowels and consonants, whilst enjoying his stunning chalkboards and adventurous stories filled with characters, animals and lands. Their Main …

Last year in a short time between lockdowns and restrictions, some enthusiastic Kindy and Class 1 parents came and began work on beautiful crowns for the Kindergarten children to play with. They received these with enormous thanks and joy from …

On March 29th, Middle Cove-based primary students and their teachers will walk to Castlecrag campus for Glenaeon's Primary Harvest Festival. After the Festival, we will walk back to the Middle Cove campus and will enjoy a picnic at Willoughby Park on …

Glenaeon High School will be holding their Harvest Festival Assembly on Wednesday 23rd March. This will be a High School student-only event, Year 7- 12 in P2. Fruit and Vegetables for the Harvest Festival display will be gratefully received on …

Class 1 & 2 have been playing recorder - a welcome sound after two years of restrictions to wind instruments. The merry sound of tunes and notes travels across the campus each morning and children enjoy learning through the bird …

Class 3 children are sewing their very own library bag and have been learning how to eco-dye fabrics with handwork Teacher, Elizabeth Ellean.  In their first handwork lesson each student collected windfalls and some plant leaves on a walk around …

At Preschool, the children have been told a  story titled, “A little boy went sailing”.  In the following days, the children played alongside and together, and imaginative scenes from the story emerged.

Glenaeon is hosting an Open Day on Friday 29 April from 9am-10:30am.  It will be our first Open Day in two years due to the global pandemic and bad weather, having been postponed once already this year! We are thrilled …

In Little Kindy we have been celebrating some of the first birthdays for the year. As each child in the Little Kindy turns five their birthday is acknowledged with a special ritual and celebration.  As part of the preparation for this …

Gardening classes with Sandra have been filled with the abundance and excitement of growth, as the rain brings vitality and life to our many garden areas. Class 2 planted beans around the lemon tree that has 45 lemons on board …

Science Teacher Dr Stanley Tang recently took Year 11 Biology students out on an excursion to Bantry Bay. As part of a Depth Study, students collected field data for their individual research projects both in the bushland and in the …

With restrictions now easing, we are pleased to extend our opening hours. You’ll find our new opening times below and on our website. If you’ve been caught out without a raincoat this week, we still have a few children’s raincoats …

Despite the ongoing rain, children are enjoying the days - raincoats, gumboots and wet weather are synonymous with fun! There has been great dams built in the sandpit, skipping in the rain, umbrellas at arrival and warm herb teas with …

Our Year 9s are currently studying animals, and this week, students used various materials and approaches to creating animal artworks.  Art Teacher Donna Miller brought in her dog, Cal, to be a model. Cal was amazing, sitting still for up …

The Co-Curricular Sport offerings have grown over the years and much more than just sport activities are now offered before and after school. Yet, all had to rest during COVID as only core educational programs were allowed to run. Now …

Every morning we wake up, roll over in bed, sit up and perhaps lie back down, and we then eventually find ourselves standing on our feet. At that moment we are conscious of ourselves in space, although I admit that …

Year 7 students have just concluded the King Arthur Main Lesson with a knighting ceremony where each student recited an oath they had written to the class. They were knighted by Raphaela and Brendan, and then enjoyed a feast around …

Yes it's been raining a bit lately, but that never dampens the Kindy children's enthusiasm to get out into the garden and explore. The transformation created by all the rain is met with great excitement by the children. The sandpit …

Congratulations to some of our Visual Arts students from the Class of 2021, whose creative works are on display at the Smart Expressions Exhibition at Art Space on the Concourse in Chatswood until March 20.  

Playgroups will be returning soon.  Please contact Sandra Frain for information and booking requests or to waitlist.   Download our flyer.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN PREDICTED. THE NEW DATE IS FRIDAY 29 APRIL 9AM-10:30AM Glenaeon is hosting an Open Day on Friday 25 March from 4:30pm-6:30pm.  It will be our first Open Day in two years …

Congratulations to some of our Visual Arts students from the Class of 2021, whose creative works are on display at the Smart Expressions Exhibition at Art Space on the Concourse in Chatswood until March 20.  

The new school year saw the return of our sports carnivals as a form of physical and out-of-classroom learning for many of our students. Term 1 is a busy one at that for our ISD association (Independent Sydney and District …

JOIN US FOR OPEN DAY FRIDAY 29 APRIL 9am-10:30am A very warm welcome, and thank you for your interest in a Glenaeon education for your child. We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Day 2022. This is a …

Year 9 Glenaeon student Ella will be performing in an upcoming theatre production of The Crucible by the Point Break Drama Company. If you are free and would like to support her, please see further information and buy a ticket …

Words by Blaise Miller-Hill (GlenX) I graduated Glenaeon in 2017, unfortunately before the time of The Cove. So when Donna and Jonas asked me to come and help with the first activity of the year I was excited to finally …

Year 7 Food Tech students started off the year creating an Italian antipasto dish 'Brushetta' using ingredients and herbs sourced from our biodynamic garden. From vine to plate, this delicious dish was then communally consumed seated outside our Gentle Cafe …

The National Archives of Australia’s newest exhibition, Marion: the other Griffin, aims to celebrate the life and achievements of one of Australia’s most influential architects, Marion Griffin. As many of you will be aware, Glenaeon was founded in 1957 by …

Castlecrag has blossomed in the warm, wet weather, and so have the chalkboards in Classes 1 & 2! The chalkboards are alive with stories that accompany the lesson in literacy, letters and learning, and in the Craft room lives the …

Recently our School Board Chair, Peter Candotti, wrote to all members of our school community asking for suggestions of suitable candidates to be considered for election to the Glenaeon Board. The Glenaeon Board (or School Council) is the governing body …

A group of keen mountain biking enthusiasts from Glenaeon are forming a team to participate in the Australian MTB Interschools event taking place at Thredbo from March 23-27.  The event is open to students from Class 5 to Year 12. …

A heartfelt thank you to all the families representative of our Playgroup, Primary School and High School communities for superb care of our flock of 12 plush chickens over the long summer holiday break. A special thank you to Glenaeon …

Over the summer break, some Glenaeon students took part in a sailing regatta and had some wonderful outcomes.  Keizo Tomishima, in Year 11, was chosen to participate in SAIL GP inspire racing (WASZP) in December in Sydney and came in …

Glenaeon offers a range of wonderful co-curricular opportunities for students to get involved with.  Here is a summary of all the non-sporting opportunities. There are links below for more information and to sign up.  For all sport related co-curricular options, …

Glenaeon is pleased to be taking part in a School Uniform Recycling Program, run by program-partner Worn Up, for a trial period which is fully funded by Willoughby City Council. The program allows textile waste to be diverted from landfill …

Class 1 have explored line, curve and many shapes in their first Main Lesson with teacher Jamie Loftus. They have journeyed with Geoffrey and his dog Rufus through an adventurous land discovering many forms and shapes in preparation for learning …

This Term we are hosting four very different Parent Education events. Some will help deepen your understanding of Steiner education, some will support you in working with your child at home, and some may even teach you a new skill. …

This Term we are hosting four very different Parent Education events. Some will help deepen your understanding of Steiner education, some will support you in working with your child at home, and some may even teach you a new skill. …

“A healthy social life arises when the whole community finds its reflection in the mirror of a person’s soul, and when the virtue of each person lives in the whole community.” - Rudolf Steiner   Growing More2024-27 Strategy LaunchLast night, …

Welcome to Term 2! Our campuses are alive with students once again and across all sites, we are enjoying the results of a number of maintenance and improvement projects that took place over the break. Ask your child if they’ve noticed …

‘To Truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take a real interest in the world’ – Rudolf Steiner I came across this magnificent quote in preparation for a key meeting this week. I …

 May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night, That each day forward is blessed with more light. That the cycle of nature, unbroken and true, Brings faith to your soul and wellbeing to you. Rejoice in the …

We must be educated in inner human modesty, so we can recognize that we are not, even for a moment, complete as human beings.Instead, we continue to develop from birth until death.We must recognize that every day of life has …

On the first day of school in 2022, Class 1 children met in the Kindergarten playground with their teacher from last year, Sarah David, Senior Teacher Catherine Pilko and Deputy Head of School (K-6) Dani Finch. They shared their morning …

And just like that, the 2023 school year is done! And what a year it’s been, complete with wonderful highs and incredible lows. We have much to be grateful for, and it with a deep sense of gratitude that I …

Our first week of Term 3 may have only been three days in length, yet it was filled with extraordinary moments. High School students returned to discover a revitalised Senior Library - a beautifully redesigned space featuring new carpets, contemporary …

Welcome to Term 3How delightful to hear the buzz of students back on campus this week. There is always a sense of anticipation and renewal with a new school term, and I trust that the term ahead brings great learning …

Our Annual Music Concert is back!Last Friday’s concert at The Concourse, Chatswood was just sublime! To witness the glorious sight and sounds of Classes 5 and 6 and Years 7-11 come together to perform the final piece, O Fortuna, from …

Stolen Focus “We have to decide now: Do we value attention and focus? Does being able to think deeply matter to us? Do we want it for our children? If we do, then we have to fight for it.” – …

Champions All! Monday’s ISD Touch Football Carnival saw forty keen Glenaeon touch players venture out to Peakhurst to join another 250 students in this much-anticipated annual sporting fixture. All teams performed well and enjoyed the friendly competition. A special mention …

There has been much in the press in recent weeks about books and reading. One such article reported on a school providing ‘learn to read texts’ on iPads, as opposed to paper-based texts. The teaching of reading has forever been …

A core principle of Steiner education is a profound belief in the interconnectedness of the community. Glenaeon thrives not just through the dedication of our teaching and professional services staff, but also through the invaluable contributions of our parents. At …

If you need inspiration for end-of-year Thank You/Christmas Gifts for teachers, friends, and family, we're here to help. We can work with you to create beautiful gift packs of any size, filled with meaningful, earth-friendly products that are sure to …

On their first day of school in 2023, Class 1 children met in the Kindergarten playground where excitement and anticipation filled the air. They were supported by last year's teacher, Sarah David, Senior Teacher Catherine Pilko, Deputy Head of School …

For current parents, with younger siblings, we encourage you to put your application in now to help ensure your siblings place at Glenaeon.  Please note that 1 April 2022 is the closing date for Kindergarten, 2023 and Year 7, 2024. …

A Musical Triumph! Tonight, the final performance of Year 10’s production of AIDA - School Edition will be performed in the Sylvia Brose Hall, no doubt to rousing applause and heartfelt gratitude for all who have contributed to its success. …

A very warm welcome to our new Preschool Teaching Assistant who will work in Room 1 with Carly  Solomon on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Sweta has very kindly shared this introduction: My name is Mahasweta (Sweta as you will come to …

At Glenaeon Preschool, love and emotional warmth create the basis for a child’s healthy development. These qualities are expressed in what lives between the adult caregiver and the child, in the children’s behaviour toward one another, and among the early …

Today is World Teachers’ Day in Australia, a day where we stop to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of all those who support the learning and growth of children and young people in our schools. At Glenaeon, our gratitude extends to the …

 Death may be terrible for the human being so long as he remains in the body. But when he has passed through the Gate of Death and looks back at his entrance into the Spiritual World, it is the most …

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have”. – Maya Angelou Since the start of this term, I’ve been watching the patch of playground adjacent to where I park my car at Middle Cove change …

Welcome to a brand-new school year! The play-areas, corridors and classrooms are once again filled with the laughter and chatter of children and young people, just as they should be. A very warm welcome to the 2024 school year, and …

For current parents, with younger siblings, we encourage you to put your application in now to help ensure your siblings place at Glenaeon.  Please note that 1 April 2022 is the closing date for Kindergarten, 2023 and Year 7, 2024. …

This morning we opened the Middle Cove school gates to over 270 registered visitors who spent time exploring the campus, experiencing lessons, talking to teachers, students and parents; learning more about a Steiner education at Glenaeon - from our early …

Glenaeon Family Fair What an amazing Family Fair we enjoyed last Saturday! A truly wonderful day that celebrated all that we stand for - community, children and family, and a spirit of volunteer engagement that makes our Family Fair possible. …

Each of our campuses are humming with Term 1 energy and a rhythm that’s now nicely taking shape as co-curricular activities get underway and classes settle into refreshed or new routines and expectations. As always, my interactions with students are a gentle …

‘Even the wisest can learn incalculably from children’ – Rudolf Steiner       A new school year beginsThe school year is finally underway! It is a truth universally acknowledged that teachers and those involved in the business of running …

Welcome Soiree A magnificent Summer’s evening greeted the 170+ guests at the Middle Cove campus for the 2023 Welcome Soiree last Friday. To spend time as a community of involved parents and carers, in person, was indeed food for the …

“Love starts when we push aside our ego and make room for someone else.”– Rudolf SteinerThere is something truly special about hearing the stories of our students. These stories often reflect strength and courage in moments of challenge, remarkable achievements …

Autumn has arrived at Grassroots Eco Store We have welcomed the changing of the seasons in-store with a seasonal display of Autumn treasures, storybooks and craft materials full of inspiration for your Seasonal Nature Table and Autumn craft projects. A …

In three words or less, what does our school stand for? This was the question I posed to students at High School Assembly last week. At the heart of this inquiry lies the concept of identity and the values that …

Saturday’s Glenaeon Family Fair was a feast of fabulous fun for all. A tremendous demonstration of all that Glenaeon holds dear: a focus on children and young people, and on community.  In many ways, our Fair exemplifies the lived Glenaeon …

A warm welcome to Mosen, who has taken over from Paul as our Northern Beaches route bus driver. Thank you Mosen for getting our students to and from school safely each day.

Congratulations to the following Class of 2021 students whose dynamic, thought-provoking and sensitive HSC Visual Artworks will be included in the 2022 Smart Expressions exhibition run by Willoughby City Council: Ryan Scout Lara Daniel Featuring a range of expressive forms …

  Receive the child in Reverence Educate them in Love Let them go forth in Freedom    - Rudolf Steiner       Staff Day LearningOn Tuesday, all teachers K-12, teaching assistants and wellbeing coordinators joined together for Day 1 …

    This Blackboard Beauty “The Nine Norse Worlds” was created by teacher Lucy Armstrong for the Class 4 Main Lesson on Norse Mythology.

Year 11 CaptainsIt was a delight to announce the team of Yr 11 students who will take on important leadership portfolios within the student body in 2023/2024. We were all impressed with their ability to articulate why they wanted to …

“If people can take part in an annual cycle of seasonal rites of passage that have an observable reality in the changes of nature, they may, it is hoped, feel a stronger responsibility as adults for the earth and its …

‘The task of the teacher and educator culminate in what they are able to achieve for the moral strength and bearing of the young people entrusted to them’. - Rudolf Steiner Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy II: Education and the Moral …

2021 HSC Results Statement from Andrew Hill, Head of School I am delighted to be able to congratulate the Class of 2021 whose HSC journey has been one of the most difficult in living memory. Glenaeon’s Year 12 of 2021, …

The weather gods were smiling on us and set the tone for a wonderful day of healthy competition, great sportsmanship and great fun as Class 5 participated in the 2021 Olympiad! This wonderful occasion was a celebration including dance, music …

We are so happy to be able to open the shop again during the week. The Thursday evening and Saturday opening times have been so popular that we will continue with these all the way until Christmas. It's never been …

We are looking forward to offering holiday care for all families from the Glenaeon and wider community in the upcoming summer break. (Subject to government restrictions). Join us at our summer camp where the children will develop social and physical …

Congratulations everyone! We have made it through one of the most challenging of years, and though we are not without scars, we are at least able to look back on some achievements. There will be a final letter to all …

After three weeks open to bidding this year’s silent auction came to a finale on Sunday 14th November with some exciting final bidding at the close.  A fantastic effort by all involved enabled an incredible $5,095 to be raised from …

We warmly welcome the Class of 2021 to GlenX.  School might be out, but we'd love to stay in touch.  There are a number of ways to stay connected: Opt in to receive Alumni News by subscribing to our Alumni …

In the Little Kindergarten, as we look ahead to Christmas, we have been participating in a little Christmas circle and hearing some Christmas stories which the children have enjoyed. We have heard how Mother Mary travelled through the heavens receiving the …

Last Wednesday Year 9 Glenaeon Japanese language students took part in a video conference with their counterparts from Hamamatsu Nittai Junior High School. These students from Japan were meant to visit Glenaeon campus this year, however due to the pandemic …

Marc Monnet-Demarbre is a Year 12 (Class of 2022) Agriculture Student. As part of his chosen course, he is required to undertake marketing of his project. In support of Marc's studies, we have made some editorial space available in our …

Paul has been driving our Northern Beaches Charter Bus for the past seven years and he will retire at the end of this year. He will be driving via Greenfield Avenue on his last run on Wednesday 8th December and …

Welcome to our 2021 Glenaeon HSC Showcase We are delighted to bring you this snapshot of the brilliant work, creativity, imagination and talent of our Glenaeon Class of 2021. HSC student work originates from courses including Visual Arts, Music 1, Music 2, …

In light of the recent learning from home period, and increased exposure to the online world, as well as more time by themselves navigating friendships and connection through online means, it seemed fitting, and somewhat necessary, to inform students how …

Class 1 managed a bushwalking recently in between rainy Fridays with teacher Monique Anderson, Catherine Pilko and assistant Ming-yu. The jacarandas were in full bloom as they set off and enjoyed a journey through the forest paths of Castlecrag. They …

The final weeks of 2021, like much of the rest of the year, are proving to be very 'different'. We are all missing sharing our magnificent Carol Service, Advent Plays, The Shepherd's Play, the Big Handshake up the driveway at …

Recently Preschool celebrated with an Advent Festival with a story, Nature Table and songs.     Circle: In the Advent Garden  (Words by Anne Anderson and Marilou Araullo).   In the Advent garden,  Still the earth below, Stones and crystals …

The Kindergarten children are really enjoying their last weeks together. Their play has been full of great energy and inventiveness, coming together in wonderful ways.  Inside, we have had an architect's office drawing plans for a city that was then …

After a slow start, I am pleased to share that the raffle this year concluded very successfully, by raising over $7,000. It has been a difficult year for our fundraising activities, including the cancellation, again, of our annual fair. So …

It's the end of the Primary School journey for our Class 6 co-hort and they have been extremely busy with Physics, Roman History and lots of crafts.   

The Cove program saw students create mini poems as part of an in-school Cove Program Character Challenge where they worked together in team building group challenges to achieve various tasks around the school and Scotts Creek. Students had to climb …

Mud, mud glorious mud! Here are some wonderful moments capturing our Preschooler’s mud play at the park this week. We have one final Preschool Tour/webinar this year on Tuesday 30 November, at 11:15am hosted by Peggy Day. We have some …

There’s an old architectural design mantra that promotes Bringing the Outside In, which is about using large natural forms and building them into internal design principles. Over the past few weeks we’ve been doing exactly the opposite, and Taking the …

Yesterday Class 2 students together with Teacher Rodney Dean, visited the big school campus at Middle Cove. The students were also accompanied by Castlecrag Campus Administrator, Melony, Gardening Teacher Sandra Frain and Assistant Olivia. Students hiked the 2km to Middle …

Today at 1:30pm Class 5 students Maya, Scarlett, Rosie and Eleanor were recognised in a Zoom Wildlife Storybook launch. These students had their work chosen for the annual publication by Willoughby City Council.  This is the first year that our school …

Class 3 has been exploring the evolution of time measurement though the ages. A story introduced the children to the concept of tracking time based on the position of the sun in the sky. We journeyed back to Egypt where …

Class 1 have been learning their colours and places in Japanese with teacher Julia Carrol. Classes often involve songs, words, games, origami and cards, but this week it was outside in the playground with colours and places. Experiencing the story …

We have had a delivery of the most beautiful Advent Calendars! Pop in-store or online to take a look. There are ten magical illustrations to choose from, as well as some delightful fair-trade felt Christmas Decorations to really bring some …

Class Five has been enjoying the new “new normal” as they take advantage of the beautiful space outside of the classroom.  They have spent the past week finishing Main Lesson studies of Ancient Greece and working on individual research projects …

Some wonderful news for our Preschool families: all groups are going back to their park trips now. Our Preschoolers are once again enjoying tree climbing and running through the wide open spaces. Much excitement prevailed!  We have one final Preschool …

The Glenaeon Silent Auction is now live.  There are some wonderful Class items to bid on, projects which have brought a feeling of togetherness to the children during the period of lockdown.  There are also many beautiful handmade pieces created …

Happy Diwali! There was so much beauty and magic in our Preschool day today as we celebrated Diwali the Hindu Festival of Lights. Our teacher Pooja made a delicious rice porridge for morning tea. After our park play, we came …

There are the most beautiful items in the Silent Auction that have been hand-crafted by students, families and parents.  They were all on display at the Castlecrag Campus this week - hanging from the fences, trees and gates - parents …

Returning to school has been a joy. How wonderful it is to sit in my office or walk through the campus and hear the sounds of vigorous handball negotiations, games of tip, and (best of all) the sound of children's …

Last Friday 29 October was World Teachers’ Day. Head of School Andrew Hill sent out this note of appreciation: “To all our dear teachers, for all you do, all your commitment, care and contribution to our students and their families, …

  The shop is filled with so many new beautiful gift ideas, stop in and take a peek! We have already had requests for gift packages for end-of-year Teacher Gifts and Christmas Gift Packs. We can work with you to …

In case you missed this on our social media channels, flashback to 25 October:   What a glorious day it was yesterday when we welcomed back our students from Class 3 to Year 11. The sun was shining, the flags …

You may recall that last term, during the lockdown, Glenaeon Mentors and Guardians started the Glenlympics - a fun and entertaining competition between Mentor groups designed to ease some of the lockdown boredom and isolation, and encourage connection and team …

Our warmest congratulations to GlenX Jasmine Wren (Class of 2020) who has been awarded a Professional Scholarship with the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS).  To be in the running Jasmine had to submit an application with academic transcripts, a …

Brigitte’s German class has been burning bright this week, attracting this gorgeous moth spotted in the corner of the Classroom. Brigitte called Science Teacher Stanley Tang who was able to identify it as a Helena Gum Moth (Opodiphthera Helena), male, and …

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated on the 2nd of November. It originated in Mexico where it is mostly observed, but has spread to many other countries in Central and South America. Although associated …

Class 1 have been exploring form drawing in many formats and using as many outdoor classroom spaces as possible. They have drawn straight, circular and spiral forms, traced them in the sandpit, playground and asphalt, enjoying the open spaces with …

Handwork Teacher, Elizabeth Ellean had plans for a Year 8 excursion to the Interlude Exhibition at the Incinerator Art Space in Willoughby this term, however due to the current Level 3+ COVID-19 restrictions this is not possible.  Elizabeth would, however, …

New dates have been announced for the Environmental Art & Design Prize exhibition: 12 Nov - 12 Dec 2021. Glenaeon has two current students and one Alumna who have been announced as finalists. Please get along and support their work. Congratulations …

And we are back … and I have to say, what a blessing it is! It’s not very often that we get to experience the freshness of a new school year in October, but arriving at the Middle Cove campus …

  We are excited to announce that the Glenaeon Silent Auction is going live this Sunday 24th October.  There are some wonderful Class items to bid on, projects which have brought a feeling of togetherness to the children during the …

It wasn’t long before the Class 2 students were back to measure their growth in the ‘Jump the Tunnel’ challenge! Almost a right of passage in the playground, being able to run, jump and get over the tunnel…somehow...anyhow... is all …

  Due to the current COVID situation and the Level 3+ restrictions on schools, Glenaeon Playgroups sessions with Sandra and Nancy are not able to be held at our Castlecrag or Willoughby campuses in Term 4. Instead, Glenaeon Playgroups are …

This week saw the return of Little Kindy, Kindy and Class 1 students to our Castlecrag campus.  What a wonderful time we have had here at Castlecrag! There may have been some hesitation and a few nerves on Monday morning, …

Class 1 are practicing the four processes, learning to add, subtract, multiply and divide to find a certain number. Whilst this Mathematics Main Lesson began on Zoom during remote learning using Zoom and break-out rooms, the joy of the children …

Each day our Preschoolers picked some leaves and watched the silkworms grow larger until we saw the first cocoons being spun. The children look at the silkworms which have just been given the freshly picked leaves from our mulberry tree …

The Glenaeon Art Show is now live. Visit www.glenaeonfair.com and click on Art Show to see the over 160 pieces online. The show will run over three weeks until November 7th. Artworks can be purchased from 9am on Monday 25th …

It's National Bird Week and we have been celebrating the birds of Glenaeon by posting beautiful bird photos taken at our Middle Cove campus and sharing these on our Facebook and Instagram channels.  If you missed Dr Stanley Tang's informative …

PDHPE Teacher & Co-curricular Organiser, Jonas Stoebe, has purchased a brand new table tennis table for our students to enjoy.  It is a very sturdy and solid table, and will last a long time. Jonas wanted to have something fun …

Class 2 came together for craft for the first time in over four months to share their projects and progress. There was such a colourful and creative array of projects underway – knitting animals from squares, embroidery. ponchos, and one …

Children explored some of their favourite places… and missed things… from Castlecrag! Hunting for raspberries, pepinos and mulberries, grinding sandstone and drawing with chalk were high on the playground to-do list. What joy to slide down the slippery dip, pour …

Term 3 was a lonely term in the Senior Library, however the silver lining of remote learning was that it gave library staff the opportunity to give the library a much-needed makeover and remodel. The vision was to make it …

The silkworms in Reception and the classrooms have attracted daily attention and care. The pets of the campus are tended to daily, fed and spoken to by the children with great delight. Soon they will be spinning cocoons and emerging …

Two baby butcher birds were found on the 'far corner' wood pile by the children, with mum and dad high in the tree, their nest most likely having blown down in the recent winds. We brought them to the office …

Our very own science teacher, Dr Stanley Tang will be a guest speaker at two separate events celebrating National Bird Week, hosted by Willoughby City Council. The first, Talking Birds is on Thursday 14 October at 6:30pm on Zoom. Stanley, …

During the lockdown, Gardening Teacher Kathy Thangathurai and her daughter Willa, currently completing HSC, have been relaxing and unwinding by winding wool. Looking at the wool in this photo has us feeling relaxed and happy too!

Artist submissions closed a few days ago on 3 October. Organisers are thrilled with the response. Over 150 submissions have been received from both established and emerging artists. At first glance, the quality of the works submitted is really pleasing. …

Due to the current COVID situation, Glenaeon Playgroups sessions with Sandra and Nancy are not able to be held at our Castlecrag or Willoughby campuses. Instead, Glenaeon Playgroups are offering families the chance to connect each Tuesday between 9:30am and …

German Language students recently tried their hand at cooking a much-loved Austrian recipe, a dish called, ‘Kaiserschmarrn’ a light, fluffy, caramelised pancake made from a sweet batter using flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and milk, baked in butter.  It takes its name from the Austrian emperor (Kaiser) Franz …

What a difference two days make! We deliberately delayed sharing our return to school plans with parents knowing that in the past, plans announced by the Premier have changed, and now even the Premier has changed as well as the …

Class Five finished  the term with an introduction to Greek Mythology.  Ancient Greece marks a period in human cultural development of great balance.  It is a time where humanity developed an advanced sense of aesthetic form alongside an attention to …

One of the key main lessons of Class 2 is the Saints main lesson.  Children turning 8 begin to be more conscious of the differences between the people around them, and between themselves and others.  The animal fable stories we …

After months in lockdown, Sydney will emerge during the Spring and Summer of 2021/22.  How can we and the children and young people in our families be supported to experience creative reengagement with our environments?  Approaching this question from a …

It's not long now until we will be packing lunchboxes again! If you need to stock up on back to school essentials, you’ll find our slippers, sun hats, sustainable lunchboxes, insulated food containers and drink bottles all available online. Make …

Preschool Director Peggy Day will host an introductory webinar for Parents considering enrolling their child in Preschool in 2022. This webinar will take parents through the Preschool philosophy and program, with time for Q&A. To book click here.   Download …

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time where the Australian community comes together to raise awareness and promote better mental health for all, and never has this need been more pertinent than at the moment. For more information …

A hearty shout out to our marvelous chicken care volunteers who came to Middle Cove campus every day of the holidays to feed, water and collect eggs from our newly combined flock of eight healthy chooks. Glenaeon families from Playgroup …

Class One has recently completed a Main Lesson centred on stories from the Aboriginal Dreaming. Stories of those animals unique to Australia were featured, giving a picture of these creatures in their natural habitat, and of course expressing their characteristics, …

The Spring Festival was not able to be held on campus at the end of Term 2, so we celebrated together online. We shared an Acknowledgement of Country and spring poetry together before enjoying a wonderful Spring Festival film produced by …

GlenX Frankie Bouchier (2017 cohort) has recently released a new music video. The Musician, signed to Underfoot Records, recorded the music video at our beautiful Middle Cove campus.  Congratulations Frankie on your growing success.

Afghanistan has been in the news a lot lately since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban over a month ago. Our TV screens show heartbreaking images of anxious people desperate to escape.  Recently more than $1.6 billion has been …

With the Olympic and Paralympic flames extinguished, there is one remaining event still running – The Glenlympics. The casual competition between Mentor/Guardian groups has been heating up in the run up to the term break, with a late flurry of …

Well it’s that time again, to get ready for the annual Great Glenaeon Raffle, with many exciting prizes to be won, including designer wardrobes, weekend away, photography packages and “Man about the House show with Tim Ross” packages… just to …

Here are some lovely Spring Nature Tables from Castlecrag - enjoy as we wish you all a lovely spring holiday!

In English this term, Year 10 students have been studying the beautiful language in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. Ms Rees’ class wrote some 100-word pieces of Flash Fiction inspired by the play’s desolate setting. Read Natalia Bennett’s creative response to …

This week we celebrate the arrival of the warmth, the light and the new life that we call Spring. Days are getting longer, the sunlight feels warmer, and all around us we see new leaves, flowers and everything green seems …

Even though we can’t celebrate traditionally, Spring is here and with it, the joy of enjoying a little more time outside in the warmer weather! Our Spring Festival will be held this Friday, September 17th, at 12 pm and you …

Our chicken coop at Middle Cove has three new residents. They seem very happy with their new home and are settling in nicely.

There are lots of flowers in bloom and just because it's the week of our Spring Festival ... here's a rainbow of flowers from our campus for you!  

Well it’s that time again, to get ready for the annual Great Glenaeon Raffle, with many exciting prizes to be won, including designer wardrobes, weekend away, photography packages and “Man about the House show with Tim Ross” packages… just to …

If you're planning a Spring clean these holidays, why not join our Glenaeon Swap and Sell Facebook Group? This group enables parents, students and alumni to swap, sell or buy items like Glenaeon uniforms, textbooks, sports equipment or musical instruments.  …

Here is Maaike from Class 4 finishing off a home mega craft project that she has been working on during lockdown. A woven rug made from oodles of finger knitted wool and woven onto a round board strung (warped) the same …

There are a lot of beautiful spring buds, berries and babies growing at Castlecrag, in readiness for children to come back during Term 4! The mulberries are growing... first the tiny leaves and now the berries have grown. We have …

Our Maintenance team has been very busy working away on campus during the long lockdown making many improvements. The Senior Library has had a makeover, the walkways around the Sylvia Brose Hall are completed, the pillars on the D&T Building …

The annual Glenaeon Raffle is on now, with many exciting prizes to be won, including designer wardrobes, weekend away, photography packages and “Man about the House show with Tim Ross” packages… just to name a few. As always, the raffle …

Shared at last week’s online assembly for high school students…  Last assembly I talked about how even though we can feel we have no freedom in this difficult time that the pandemic has brought us, we still have the freedom …

The 2021 GLENAEON FAMILY FAIR is scheduled for 5-7 November, however, with the current lockdown it is uncertain whether we will be able to hold a physical event this year.  Please note that the Glenaeon Art Show, Raffle and Silent Auction …

To support our parent community through the extended Sydney lockdown, Glenaeon recently launched a series of talks on the theme "Wellbeing During Difficult Times". Evan Sanders, our IT Integrator, hosted the first in the series last week. His talk 'Digital …

Our thanks to all the staff involved in getting student learning resources packed and ready for parent pick up, and our thanks to all the Parents who are so marvelously supporting their children through this difficult time. We miss our …

In continuation of study of Australian History 'Into Tangled Ravines', Class 5 have been learning about the first few years of settlement. The aboriginal tribes suffered greatly during this time, and the history of Windradyne and the hundreds of indigenous …

Maintenance and staff are making the most of this time on campus to build, repair and rejuvenate the campus, ready for when children return. Melony, Angela, Michael, Noel and Outdoor Education teacher Scott Williams have a fantastic list of projects …

A reminder to, if you haven't already, get on board with Glenaeon's lockdown initiative for students in Class 1 to Year 10. Glenaeon Clubs run from 2:30pm each weekday afternoon. There are a wonderful variety of activities on offer for students …

Handwork at home is currently supported with a lot of resources that have been sent home  as well as videos, patterns and an online Craft Club to encourage children (and parents!) to join in. This is an opportunity for all …

Last week, Head of School, Andrew Hill was quoted in The Sydney Morning Herald (print and online editions) on how schools are managing student wellbeing and mental health during the extended lockdown period.  Much thanks to Journalist Jenny Noyes for …

Year 7 completed a Main Lesson titled 'Wish, Wonder and Surprise' - and English Main Lesson focusing on poetry, writing and the text 'Jonathon Livingstone Seagull' by Richard Bach. It is an inner exploration of personal development alongside the English …

Last Newsletter we shared the news that two Glenaeon High School students - Charlie Scharf, Year 8, and Oscar Street, Year 10 - had been shortlisted in the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature. Oscar has kindly shared his shortlisted poem, …

Class 2 are building the Coloured Castle in their Mathematics Main Lesson with teacher Rodney Dean. They each have cuisenaire rods at home and are learning more complex mathematics equations, learning to build the castles of numbers - literally, the …

Lockdown presents an opportunity for families to work together and to engage in other forms of learning tasks that would not be possible at school. Students were asked to make a film of one person from their Australian History Main …

Taking a walk through the bush, listening to the surrounding sounds, maybe a buzzing bee or a trickling creek, going on an adventure to nowhere in particular, or watching the sunset from a rocky outcrop, are wonderful ways of unwinding …

    Year 12 students are currently hard at work and in the middle of their online HSC Trial examinations. The students have shown significant flexibility and praiseworthy personal capacity during this very challenging time and it must be acknowledged …

National Science Week is Australia's annual celebration of all things science. We are mid-way through National Science Week which will run until 22 August. The school theme for National Science Week 2021 is Food: Different by Design. It honours the …

Seasonal Nature tables are a tradition at Glenaeon - a small table the celebrates the seasonal changes and often is a little story scene itself. Before we say goodbye to our lovely Winter Nature tables here at Castlecrag, have a …

Our chickens Princess, Ebony and Caramel have grown a lot and are enjoy getting out and about at school. They have even ventured into the Class 1 & 2 playground! They are laying eggs now and we look forward to …

In a recently republished article written by Jonathan Zecher, a word from antiquity was brought to my awareness and I was struck by how aptly the author paralleled the ancient sentiment with our current experience. Acedia, an ancient Greek word …

We’re delighted to share the news that two Glenaeon High School students - Charlie Scharf, Year 8, and Oscar Street, Year 10 - have been shortlisted in the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature. The Mosman Youth Awards in Literature is …

Lockdown has meant that our Playgroups team has had to pivot its delivery model and is now provided via Zoom, email and phone calls with our wonderful Playgroup families. Songs, stories and craft ideas are sent through to families to …

The Kindergartens, Class 1 & 2 have packed bags for the families to collect as resources for Remote Learning. Initially they all collected their Pencils, books, recorders and other stationery, and further bags of craft supplies. Activities for the Kindergarten …

Glenaeon students are reminded of the importance of keeping up physical activity during the lockdown period.  Now, Students from Class 4-6 can participate in Sports Club with Glenaeon’s PDHPE Teacher and host Jonas Stoebe. Jonas will be running Sports Club …

Spring has sprung early at Castlecrag campus! The bulbs planted in Autumn have grown, garden beds that the children turned over with Sandra are growing, and we have beautiful flowers blooming across the campus. We wanted to show you how …

Wrap with Love is a lockdown project that our students can take part in via our Remote Learning Clubs (Knit for Love) Thursdays at 2:30pm for Class 3 to Year 10 and Craft Club on Friday’s at 2:30pm with Merryn …

For students and families of Class 1-3 who might feel stuck at home with ‘NOTHING to DO’, Sandra invites you to join her on Zoom for STORYTIME each Tuesday between 2:30pm-3:30pm. Sandra says, “Bring your favourite pillow and blanket to …

We are very excited to announce the launch of a brand new initiative for students in Class 1 to Year 10 during the remote learning period in 2021.  Glenaeon Clubs run from 2:30pm each weekday afternoon  and the first sessions …

It's very very quiet without all our students here on campus. But there is still work to be done. With Sandra and Kathy's guidance, pumpkins have been harvested and chickens are being cared for. Our peaceful garden is also getting …

The Kindy Garden has been waiting very quietly and very patiently of late, for all the children to come back and fill the space with their laughter and warmth. Mother Nature has been very slowly doing what she always does …

Class 5 Teacher Katherine Arconati recently set a home learning challenge to her students to create a square metre geometric design as part of their study learning about area.  Students responded very creatively indeed.  Take a look at the results! …

During the middle of last Term, Archie Carter (Year 7) and his representative baseball team, the Ryde Hawks travelled to Mildura, VIC to compete at the Australian Baseball Intermediate League Championships. Archie’s team were the NSW Champions after having won …

Class 1 children have been Zooming with Class teacher Jennifer Stone each morning as they recall their story, work in their Main Lesson books and catch up together each day. Keeping the connection to the Class Teacher Jennifer Stone is …

Although the shop on campus is closed during lockdown our online shop remains open with FREE LOCAL DELIVERY. Thank you to everyone who has been ordering online! If you need extra Main Lesson Books, Pencils, Sharpeners, Crayons or Wool you’ll …

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The Kindy children had been preparing for their Festival for a while; they had made their lanterns, their parents had come to school and made theirs. They had enjoyed finding logs and sawing them for the fire and were always …

Our students got to enjoy a wonderful Pizza Day last term. Many hands made light work: kneading the dough, spreading the sauce, and placing toppings including fresh herbs from the biodynamic garden. Then, into the wood-fired pizza oven they went. …

Although the shop on campus is closed during lockdown our online shop remains open with FREE LOCAL DELIVERY. Thank you to everyone who has been ordering online! If you need extra Main Lesson Books, Pencils, Sharpeners, Crayons or Wool you’ll …

At the sound of the home-time bell at the end of Term 2, work began on a number of improvement projects around the campus. Whilst the work tools have had to be put down for the time being during the …

We are excited to announce that Year 9 student Sophie Lewis is one of seven authors shortlisted for The Text Prize. In Year 8 every student undertakes a project, and last year Sophie Lewis wrote a novel, The Boy in the …

2021 GLENAEON FAMILY FAIR & ART SHOW5-7 November 2021Glenaeon Castlecrag Campus: 121 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag Important Note: Please note that the Art Show, Raffle and Silent Auction will all be hosted online and therefore will be able to proceed regardless of …

The School is working with Edstart to help give you greater flexibility with your school fee payments. With Edstart, they will pay the school on your behalf and you can spread your repayments in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. You …

Rhythm is the key to discipline, the secret Steiner schools have always understood. It is also the secret to making children feel secure, it is a message to their nervous system that some things are still the same in the …

Our creative and dedicated teachers and support staff have worked tirelessly to bring our Glenaeon education into your homes!  The challenge of transforming human-centred on-site learning experiences into online remote education is nothing short of monumental!  Rising to the challenge …

We have Virtual Tour events coming up on October 14 and 21, for High School and Primary School respectively, to help give prospective families an insight into the benefits of a Glenaeon Education.  Bookings can be made via our website: …

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Three cheers for three Glenaeon students/alumna named as Finalists in the 2021 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize. Congratulations to our own: Elicia Ferguson, Syria (Class of 2020); Kauri Palmer, Life, Again (Year 12); and Anouk Swanepoel, CAN you …

My name is Alex Francois, Gabriel’s dad from Class 4. I am very excited and honoured to be asked to co-ordinate this year’s online raffle for the Fair in November.  I am also being supported in this project by Jochen Schweitzer …

In May this year, we launched our Annual Giving Campaign, Building for the Future aiming to raise funds for the continued development of our Masterplan. We also took the opportunity to share with those in our community the details of …

We have two Virtual Tour events coming up on Thursday 12 August to help give prospective families an insight into the benefits of a Glenaeon Education.  The Primary School webinar is at 9:30am and the High School webinar is at …

We have two introductory webinar events coming up on Thursday 12 August to help give prospective families an insight into the benefits of a Glenaeon Education.  The Primary School webinar is at 9:30am and the High School introductory webinar is …

In times of trial such as we are all now enduring, it’s natural and appropriate to look for help outside ourselves: a therapist, a professional, the government, the UN. But as well as appropriate outside help, we all have a …

We hope that these recently taken photos of our lovely chickens, put a smile on your face, and momentarily make you forget about the lockdown. Our chickens hope to see everyone back on campus very soon! 

The Glenaeon Art Show will be hosted online this year. Please share this 'Call to emerging and established Artists' invitation to anyone you know who may be interested in submitting a piece. Download flyer Click through to Glenaeon Family Fair …

The Glenaeon Art Show will be hosted online this year. Please share this 'Call to emerging and established Artists' invitation to anyone you know who may be interested in submitting a piece. Download flyer Click through to Glenaeon Family Fair …

Last month, Year 9s visited Warrah School, as part of our our community engagement and service excursions within The Cove Program. Community as one of the pillars around which the program is built (achievement and autonomy being the other two), …

It is with much regret that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current restrictions for Sydney, we must cancel the GlenX Reunion event which was scheduled for Saturday 18th of September.  We were looking forward to hosting all past students …