Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten

IMPORTANT DATES

2025 School Term Dates

TERM 1 –
Wednesday 29th Jan – Friday 4th April

School Tour
Friday 14th February 11:30am

Key term dates
Thursday 27th March – Harvest Festival Assembly 2pm

TERM 2 –
Tuesday 22nd April – Thursday 26th June

School Tours
Friday 23rd May
Tuesday 3 June – Prep Parent information session 7:15pm, time TBC
Friday 20th June

Key term dates
Sunday 18th May – Autumn Fair
Monday 19th May – Pupil Free Day
Friday 20th June – Winter Festival
Friday 27th June – Pupil Free Day

TERM 3 –
Monday 21st July – Friday 19th September

School Tours
Tuesday 29 July & Wednesday 30 July – Early Childhood Information Session
Friday 15th August
Friday 12th September

Key term dates
Monday 11th August – Pupil Free Day
Thursday 14th August – Whole of School Concert
Thursday 21st August – School Photo Day
Friday 29th August – Pupil Free Day

TERM 4 –
Tuesday 7th October – Thursday 11th December

Key term dates
Thursday 23rd October – Class 8 Major Project Presentations
Thursday 27th November – Class 8 Graduation
Thursday 4th December – Advent Breakfast and Assembly

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Strategic Direction for Our School

The school’s Strategic Plan sets out the school’s direction, goals, targets and key strategies for improvement. After an extensive and inclusive Strategic Planning Review, the school has a new Strategic Plan, adopted by the board in October 2022. The Strategic Plan sets the strategic direction for the school for the coming years and will be implemented through a range of planned actions across the school. The Annual Report thereafter will provide the community with information about the school’s performance in implementing these improvement strategies and how resources have been used. Read More

Early Years – Play

The journey at CSSK often begins in the early years either through our playgroup or kindergarten. A warm, homelike environment is fostered. Children learn through play and imitation and are guided through the day with gentle, predictable routines. The rhythms of the week, the seasons and the year are all acknowledged and celebrated.

Primary Years – Imagine

From ages 7 to 14, children journey through the primary class years. Under the guidance of the class teacher, students experience the Steiner curriculum which provides a rich and varied basis for their learning. They learn core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography as well as specialist lessons in music, craft, languages, movement, outdoor education and physical education. This is done within the class structure and with an emphasis on the natural world. A sense of belonging and connection is encouraged and nurtured.

Senior Years – Reason

From ages 14 on students develop their intellect as well as their analytical skills through subjects which encourage deep and rigorous thinking and learning. The focus now turns to looking outward at the world around us.

Vision Statement

Through a contemporary Steiner Education, we guide our students to step authentically into the world, with a strong internal compass, creative and critical thinking and deep connection to country. Our highest ambition is to tread life’s paths with courage, insight and an open heart, motivated by a sense of service, discernment and a love of learning and life.

IMPORTANT DATES

View our Full 2025 School Calendar here – check back for updates!

2025 School Term Dates

TERM 1 – Wednesday 29th Jan – Friday 4th April

TERM 2 – Tuesday 22nd April – Thursday 26th June

TERM 3 – Monday 21st July – Friday 19th September

TERM 4 – Tuesday 7th October – Thursday 11th December