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"A healthy social life is found only when, in the mirror of each soul, the whole community finds its reflection and when, in the whole community, the virtue of each one is living."

- Rudolf Steiner

Shared Experiences

The Sophia Waldorf School Community has been thriving for the part six years. Together we have built strong connections over shared values, education, seasonal celebrations and of course the vision of building a school that reflects the purpose of nurturing and educating children through the lens of Anthroposophy. As our school begins to take shape and we open our doors, parents and families form our community are welcomed in as active participants in school life—whether through festivals, working bees, craft circles or school support. 

 

Seasonal celebrations, concerts and storytelling events bring families together and mark the rhythms of the year, creating a deep sense of belonging and continuity while laying the foundation for learning. Through these shared experiences, we nurture not only the growth of each child but also the strength and shared commitment of the community as a whole. Ongoing communication and collaboration between parents, teachers and families ensure that the values of Waldorf Education are lived both within and beyond our classrooms, providing children a learning environment that feels like an extension of home while also offering a bridge into their own world of independent discovery.
 

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Events + Celebrations

Seasonal celebrations hold a special place in Waldorf Education, offering children a meaningful connection to the rhythms of nature and the cycles of the year. These festivals—such as the Winter Spiral, Spring Festival, Autumn Harvest, and Easter are not simply events, but deeply nourishing experiences that mark the turning points of the seasons with beauty, reverence, and joy. Through story, song, food, and shared ritual, children develop a sense of wonder, gratitude, and belonging - both to the natural world and their wider community. Rooted in Rudolf Steiner's view of education as a living process, seasonal celebrations help children feel grounded in time and place, offering a sense of rhythm and continuity that supports their inner growth and emotional well-being.

Seasonal celebrations hold a special place in Waldorf Education, offering children a meaningful connection to the rhythms of nature and the cycles of the year. These festivals—such as the Winter Spiral, Spring Festival, Autumn Harvest, and Easter are not simply events, but deeply nourishing experiences that mark the turning points of the seasons with beauty, reverence, and joy. Through story, song, food, and shared ritual, children develop a sense of wonder, gratitude, and belonging - both to the natural world and their wider community. Rooted in Rudolf Steiner's view of education as a living process, seasonal celebrations help children feel grounded in time and place, offering a sense of rhythm and continuity that supports their inner growth and emotional well-being.

We hold regular local community celebrations on the Gold Coast where we welcome out existing community members as well as members from the general public who are interested in experiencing what life is like in the Waldorf world. The best way to stay up to date with our seasonal festivals is to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.

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Join us for our next event:

Sophia Waldorf Christmas Festival of Light

As the brightness of the Southern Hemisphere summer surrounds us, we gather to celebrate the true heart of Christmas — the gentle renewal of inner light and the honouring of the childlike purity and wonder that lives in every human being.
 

In the Waldorf tradition, Christmas is a time to pause, to reconnect with what is tender and luminous within us, and to create a space where children can experience the season through beauty, reverence, and joy. Our festival offers a moment for community to come together in warmth, simplicity and peace. We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the light we each carry and the bright, hopeful spark that shines especially brightly in our children.

EVENT DETAILS: 

Date: Sunday 14th of December

Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: Country Paradise Parklands Nerang - The River Shed

 

To join us please RSVP by registering your free tickets before the day

via the link below:

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Expression of Interest

We are currently taking expressions of interest to prepare for enrolments in the second half of 2026. Please fill out the online form below if you would like to express interest for your child. 

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As a collective we acknowledge the privileged to live, learn and teach on Yugambeh/Kombumerri Country. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging and we recognise and celebrate the cultural traditions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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