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The Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education

'Freeing the Spirit of Childhood'

 

Welcome to SECA

 

The Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education (SECA) is part of an international movement dedicated to the protection, development and strengthening of Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood care and education of the child from the developmental stages of pre-birth to the age of seven.

Our aim is to share knowledge and experience among early childhood colleagues and with the community; to organise and provide professional development in Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education; and to contribute to and nourish Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf early childhood in Australia and worldwide.

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Positions Vacant

View current early childhood vacancies in member school kindergartens, prep classes and preschools

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About the Early Years 

Essential Characteristics of Steiner/Waldorf Education for the Child from Birth to Seven

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Useful Links for Parents and Teachers

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    Training Courses

     Professional development courses in Steiner Early Childhood Education

    Nurturing Early Childhood Workshops

    Sydney Rudolf Steiner College | Creative workshop for Parents, Carers, Playgroup Leaders and aspiring Teachers…

    Useful links to Steiner/Waldorf information

    To help you find more information about Steiner/Waldorf education in the world wide context, here…

    Why Become a Member?

    SECA is dedicated to supporting Early Childhood teachers in Australia through access to pedagogical resources, mentorship programs, professional and personal development and collegial community.

    Becoming a SECA member is to join the growing network of Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood educators across Australia and support the work of protecting childhood and strengthening Steiner/Waldorf pedagogy in the care and education of the child's first seven years of life.

    Individual members will have access to SECA’s growing library of resources, access to the Vital Years Conferences and recordings, dedicated forums for access to our panel of experienced teachers and mentors, as well as the quarterly newsletter “Star Weavings”.

    Join SECA as an individual member or as an organisational member

    Chaos in Everyday Life:

    Chaos in Everyday Life:

    - About Cleaning and Caring - an article by Linda Thomas. When it comes to housekeeping, the concepts of disorder and chaos often get confused. In our households, order is often related to a certain regularity and clarity. I call a room orderly, when everything is in...

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    Creative Workshop

    Creative Workshop

    For Parents, Carers, Playgroup leaders and aspiring Teachers. A creative workshop in Early Childhood on Saturday 3 June in Sydney. Learn about the art of storytelling with Meg Quinlisk, and write your own story. We’ll also explore wet-on-wet painting techniques with Julia Byrne.

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    Mentoring

    Mentoring

    Individual members and organisations are invited to contact us about our mentorship programs that assist new early childhood teachers and centres across Australia. Find a mentor in your region or become a mentor... Not a member? Become a member today

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