Getting to know Michael Mount Waldorf School

In this episode, Mrs Janet Barry speaks to our Pedagogic Coordinator, Mrs Tracy Donnachie, about how the Waldorf Curriculum prepares children for a technological world at various points in their schooling journey.   

Discover how Waldorf schools carefully introduce technology at the right developmental stage, nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability before engaging students with digital tools. Learn why Waldorf follows a "slow-tech, not no-tech" philosophy, balancing real-world experiences with technological literacy. Tracy explores how this thoughtful approach prepares students to face modern challenges, equipping them with the skills and empathy needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. 

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In this episode, Mrs Janet Barry speaks to our School Coordinator, Mr William Bester, about how Waldorf education strives to meet the needs of today's children in a technologically driven world.

 In a world increasingly shaped by technology, how do we meet the needs of the child? This episode explores the impact of technology on child development from a Waldorf perspective. We discuss how technology can dull the human faculties needed for healthy growth—such as imagination, empathy, and connection—and how Waldorf education strives to counterbalance these effects. Join us as we examine ways to foster human connection, critical thinking, and emotional development, while still recognising the role of technology in our lives. Discover how Waldorf education offers a path forward in nurturing conscious individuals through dynamic education in the digital age. 

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In this episode, School Administrator, Mr William Bester, speaks to our Play Group teacher, Mrs Mags Meyburgh, about the value of play and how Waldorf education creates a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for young children to learn through play. 

At Michael Mount Waldorf School, Early Childhood spans from 4 months to 6 years, encompassing Baby Care, Play Group, and Nursery School. The children are held in an environment that ignites their imagination and curiosity. With structured activities embedded in meaning, they embrace a harmonious rhythm with nature. It is a haven for fostering imagination, creativity, kindness, and friendship all within a secure and nurturing embrace.  

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Following on from Episode 2, class teacher, Mrs Liane Amerseder continues to share insight into the importance of following the major developmental stages of the child to provide age appropriate and experiential learning for the Class 5 - 8 child.

Offering appropriate learning to the child at each developmental stage is a gift that Rudolf Steiner left us, providing us with a host of indicators that enable us to encourage age-specific and age-appropriate learning for each of the grades. 

It is highly beneficial for the child that each developmental stage or transition is mirrored by the content and experiences outlined in the curriculum. This content must nourish them and assist them in making these developmental transitions in a balanced, healthy, and harmonious way. The children who feel met, seen, and understood then experience a sense of ‘belonging’ and they are able to move into a space of ‘becoming’. 

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We hope that you are able to learn a bit more about how Michael Mount Waldorf School nurtures conscious individuals through dynamic education. Please share this episode with others who are interested in a holistic education for their children.

Welcome to Michael Mount's first podcast! In this episode, class teacher, Mrs Didi Offerman, shares some insight into the value of the Main Lesson as a holistic way of teaching.

At Michael Mount, curriculum topics are taught during an extended Main Lesson for the first two hours of the morning, for a period of 3 to 4 weeks – allowing in-depth exploration of one subject at a time. The Main Lesson ties one topic to as many disciplines as possible. Each Main Lesson is rhythmically structured so that the children have to listen, work independently, participate and think at different times – involving the child in activities that awaken their powers of head (intellect), heart (feeling) and hands (doing). The whole Main Lesson is permeated with rhythm, structure, and purpose.

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