Activelink sends out two weekly digests of the content that's currently available on our web site. This is achieved through creative play inside and outdoors and watching the adults around them being engaged in meaningful activity such as baking, gardening, crafts, preparing meals and cleaning. Most children attend for 5 days though fewer days can be discussed. To View our full privacy policy, click the link in the bottom left of this window. Please note that Home School Education Centres or Hubs are unregistered provision and are not members or affiliates of SWSF. Associate membership is open to all who support the work of the Association. It integrates theintellectual, practical, and artistic development of children and adults. They undergo regular accreditation visits from experienced colleagues. Governmental funding for initiatives and new online systems demand much paperwork from practitioners and/or the parent community. Affiliated schools or organisations with compatible aims and objectives in mutually supportive communication with SWSF. Mobile No: 086 784 6901. We have two registered Parent and Child groups that exist independently from kindergartens. To View our full cookie policy, click the link in the bottom left of this window. We are part of this as we are situated in a new purpose built childcare facility and we provide childcare to the local community within this new housing development. SA66 7QJTel: 01437 563640info@nant-y-cwm.co.ukwww.nant-y-cwm.co.uk, Cardiff Steiner School (2012) EY-12 Estyn Registration number 68106096 Hawthorn Road West, Llandaff North, Cardiff, CF14 2FLTel: 029 20567986admissions@Cardiffsteiner.org.ukwww.cardiffsteiner.org.uk, Holywood Rudolf Steiner School (1975) EY-11 (105) 34 Croft Road, Holywood, Co. Down BT18 0PRTel: 028 9042 8029 Fax: 028 9042 8029info@holywood-steiner.co.ukwww.holywood-steiner.co.uk, Kildare Steiner School (1997) EY- 9 (65)Rathargid, Gormanstown, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare, Ireland Tel/Fax: (00 353) 45 401 919info@kildaresteinerschool.ie https://kildaresteinerschool.ie, KilkennySteiner School(2012) 1-6 (40)Ballytobin Callan Co Kilkenny R95 XOKK IrelandTel: 087 6645662kilkennysteinerschool@gmail.comwww.kilkennysteinerschool.com, Willow Tree KindergartenEY 403389 c/o161 DovercourtRoad, Bristol BS7 9SFTel:07955588903info@willowtreekindergarten.org.ukwww.willowtreekindergarten.org.uk, Laurel Farm KindergartenEY 410554 17 Carlingcott, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8AN Tel: 07722102327laurelfarmenquiries@gmail.comwww.laurelfarmkindergarten.co.uk, The Childrens GardenEY341731 Room G012, Woodville Day Centre, Woodville Road, Ham TW10 7QW | Enquiries: 98 Bathhurst Gardens, NW10 5HY Tel: 020 89482959birgit.childrensgarden@gmail.comwww.thechildrensgarden.org.uk, North London Rudolf Steiner School For children age 3-6 with parent and child groups for chilren aged 0-3EY140449 1-3 The Campsbourne off Hornsey High Street London N8 7PN Tel/Fax: 020 83413770info@rudolfsteiner.london.sch.ukwww.rudolfsteiner.london.sch.uk, Cobnuts Steiner KindergartenEY313859 9 Gatland Lane, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 8PJ Tel: 01622 205914enquiries@cobnutskindergarten.co.ukwww.cobnutskindergarten.co.uk, St Albans Steiner KindergartenEY546169 Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road, St Albans, AL1 4LQTel: 07712 104510stalbans.steinerkg@gmail.comwww.stalbanssteinerkindergarten.com, Sunlands Kindergarten Gannicox House, 57 Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4EXTel: 01453 753350sunlands@btinternet.com, URN: 2609700Lower Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2HTEY Manager: Orsi Antal Orsi@thelindens.ukTel: 01453 762526 | admin@thelindens.uk, The Children of One End Street EY4007571 Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QGTel: 07970 829890mariewaring@yahoo.co.ukwww.oneendstreet.com, The Sunday School, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale, West Yorkshire HX7 5TF, Puddleduck Kindergarten 15 Drudgeon Road, Drudgeon, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT78 1TJ Tel: 028 82256101 halinakemper@hotmail.com, Manchester Steiner School initiative Apple Blossom Kindergarten EY54120137 Zetland Road, Chorlton Manchester M21 8TJTel: 07910 974355 manchestersteiner@gmail.comwww.manchestersteinerschoolproject.org, The Old Orchard, 83 Awsworth Lane, Cossall, Nottinghamshire NG16 2SA, URN: 2602129/2602131EY Manager: Penelope White admin@phoenixkindergarten.org.ukTel: 07900804447, (Registration with Ofsted is the base requirement), Louise SinclairTel 01275 394628louisesinclair9@gmail.comOfsted registration EY536659, Clare Benson 01285 831555 clarebensonuk@aol.co.uk Ofsted registration: RA000145, Sarah-Ann AskewTel: 07879 403 214rowanberrymk@gmail.comCare Commission registration: cs2015331340www.minikindy.wordpress.com, Name of kindergarten teacher/manager: Katie Baxter, Suzie GibbsTel: 01384 357529suzie.gibbs@hotmail.co.ukOfsted registration: EY466577, Forest Row Robins Nest Early Years SettingEmerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5JXTel:07930 853339info@robinsnest.org.ukwww.robinsnest.org.uk, Active English Learning3 Church Cross Cottages, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EZenquiry@aelproject.com, Ard Aoibhinn Community Initiatives (the Alfa Project)Alfaralahine Building, Main Street, Scariff, Co Clare, Ireland, Barkantine Community Nursery105a Mellish Street, London E14 8PR0207 5388487info@barkantinenursery.org, Emerson CollegeHartfield Road, Forest Row, Sussex, RH18 5JXTel: 01342 822238bookings@emerson.org.uksee website here, Eurythmy Association of Great Britain and IrelandBCM Eurythmy Association GB and Ireland, London, WC1N 3XXXTel: 020 76383202Fax 08717 145925vasas20eu@yahoo.co.uk see website here, The Sheiling RingwoodHorton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 2EBTel:01425 482408enquiries@thesheilingringwood.co.uksee website here, The London Acorn SchoolMorden Cottage, Morden Hall Park, Surrey SM4 5JDTel: 020 85449769info@thelondonacornschool.co.uksee website here, Philpots Manor School and Sixth FormWest Hoathly West Sussex RH19 4PRTel: 01342 810268rachel.hames@philpotsmanorschool.co.uksee website here, Performing Arts International2 Spring Meadow, Forest Row, RH18 5AYTel: +441342 824261 or +447772091429info@performingartsintl.orgsee website here, Tobias School of Art and TherapyCoombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4LZTel: 01342 313655info@tobiasart.orgsee website here, Ruskin Mill Trust (Nailsworth)enquiries@rmc.rmt.orgwww.rmt.org/ruskinmillcollege, Ruskin Mill Trust, Freeman College (Sheffield)enquiries@fmc.rmt.orghttps://www.rmt.org/freeman/, Ruskin Mill Trust, Glasshouse College (Stourbridge)enquiries@ghc.rmt.orghttps://www.rmt.org/glasshouse/. I hope that I will be able to use this wisdom and knowledge throughout my life, to deepen my artistic development as a writer, storyteller, artist and performer., Fragrance of the Lotus - year long teacher training with Dawn Cartwright, Rahanni Celestial Healing Practitioners Level 1, The Resilient Soul: Riding the Waves of our Emotions, Ecopsychology and Transpersonal Practices: Cultivating a Sense of the Greater Whole, Book review: Ripples on the Water Bob Moores Spiritual Impulse. This diversity is the key to the proven success rate of this course designed, directed and facilitated by Ulrike Farnleitner with professional contributions from other Waldorf Steiner experts, Martin Henry & Christopher Clouder- just two of many National and International specialist Tutors dedicated to this programme. SWSF has therefore withdrawn from its role on the IHEB and the schools have been removed from the list of Steiner Waldorf schools. It said: "Pupils thrive in this nurturing school environment. SWSF schools should be distinguished from the homes, schools and communities for children and young people in the Steiner Education Special Schools sector. Their new names are Avanti Park, Avanti Hall and Avanti Gardens respectfully. THIS SCHOOL IS NO LONGER A MEMBER OF SWSF DfE: 208/6344 9 Weir Road, Balham,London SW12 0LTTel: 020 87723504office@londonsteinerschool.orgwww.londonsteinerschool.org, Alder Bridge School CLOSED Dec 22. We covered a different theme each month, which gave us enough time for the information to digest. We use these cookies to understand what content is popular which helps us to improve our website. We are unable to provide any quality assurance for such groups. has_js Dublin Steiner School | Waldorf Education for Ages 3-12 Their determination, resilience and dignity in the face of horrendous racism and ingratitude is an example to us all. BA Education. listeners: [], These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced and more personal features. In addition to complying with national regulations, member institutions receive advisory support and accreditation through the Fellowship. Back to top, EY: Early Years up to age 6+ EY 5: Early Years to Class 5 (age 10 11) EY 13: Early Years to Class 13 (age 18 19) Back to top. We are not open over the summer months and our holiday dates follow pretty muchthose of the school calendar. Rose Garden Early Years Centre5 Christchurch Gardens, Reading RG2 7AHTel: 0118 9866301info@rosegardenearlyyears.co.ukwww.rosegardenearlyyears.co.uk, Serimond Kindergarten3 Bramble Gardens, London W12 0TFserimond1@gmail.com. about Diversity and Inclusion in Waldorf Schools. It always starts with SESS followed by a series of alphanumeric characters. Many of our kindergartens also have Toddler or Parent & Child groups local to them. Originally from Navarre, Spain, Sara has been living in Ireland for 9 years. The Kindergarten provides loving, natural and family orientated childcare to the community and has been guided by the Steiner ethos since its foundation in 2002. Kilkenny Steiner School in the heart of the lush countryside at Ballytobin, near Callan in Co. Kilkenny offers kindergarten (age 2 to 5) and primary (age 5-12) Steiner education in Ireland. Our pre-academic Bridge programme provides the strong foundations required for academic learning with creative problem-solving alongside tuition in languages and music. ); Read the bulletin terms. Please see below a full list of all member schools, early years settings, interest groups, affiliated schools or organistions registered with the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship. event : evt, window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { The International Association is active wherever colleagues work together on behalf of our shared ideals for the development of the young child. The main sections within which you can locate a particular school or organisation are:-, List of Schools:-South East EnglandSouth & South West EnglandCentral EnglandNorthern EnglandEast AngliaScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandRepublic of Ireland, List of other organisations:-Independent Early Childhood CentresProvisionally Registered Early Childhood CentresChildmindersParent & Child GroupsAffiliated InstitutionsInterest GroupsSpecial Educational Needs Institutions, Brighton Waldorf School (1984) EY-10 (250) DfE: 846/6016 Roedean Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5RATel: 01273 386300 enquiries@brightonwaldorfschool.org www.brightonwaldorfschool.org, Michael Hall School (1925) EY-13 (450) DfE: 845/6037 Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JA Tel: 01342 822 275 Fax: 01342 826 593 info@michaelhall.co.uk www.michaelhall.co.uk, New School Canterbury (2019) EY 5 (40) DfE: 886/6158Garlinge Green Road, Garlinge Green, Canterbury CT4 5RUTel: 01227 730067info@newschoolcanterbury.co.uk www.newschoolcanterbury.co.uk, Greenwich Steiner School (1999) EY7 (175) DFE: 203/6299 Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath,SE3 7SE Tel: 020 88584404 admin@greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk www.greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk, North London Rudolf Steiner School For children age 3-6 with parent and child groups for children aged 0-31-3 The Campsbourne off Hornsey High Street London N8 7PN Tel/Fax: 020 83413770info@rudolfsteiner.london.sch.ukwww.rudolfsteiner.london.sch.uk, The St. Michael Steiner School (2001) EY-12 (140) DFE: 212/6404 Hanworth Park, Park Road, London TW13 6PNTel: 0208 8931299college@stmichaelsteiner.hounslow.sch.ukwww.stmichaelsteiner.hounslow.sch.uk, St. Pauls Steiner School (1996) EY-8 (200) DFE: 206/6379 1 St. Pauls Road, Islington, London, N1 2QHTel: 020 7226 4454schooloffice@stpaulssteinerschool.orgwww.stpaulssteinerschool.org, London Steiner School formerly Waldorf School of South West London (1983) EY-8 (85). We promote social justice, human rights and equity, teaching children to be open-minded, tolerant and to celebrate diversity. on: function(evt, cb) { We have an actively socially inclusive community development approach. Steiner Waldorf Early Years Training is offered through ISKA Training and managed by Ulrike Farnleitner. Congratulations to all at Lancaster Steiner School following the publication of their latest Ofsted inspection report. Prior to receiving provisional state recognition as a national school, Raheen Wood School was the founding Steiner Waldorf School in Ireland, established in 1986. Needless to say this can be a pressure for the Steiner Waldorf practitioner who is already putting in many unpaid preparation hours. } Copyright Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship 'Steiner Schools' is currently Patron to three National Schools in the Republic of Ireland. This cooperation takes place through conferences, meetings, working groups, collaborative research projects, training and deepening courses. If youd like information about enrolling your child or to arrange a visit to meet our teacher and see the kindergarten, please get in touch with us at galwaysteiner@gmail.com. We participate in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme offering the subsidised pre-school years to eligible children, as well as the Community Care Subvention (CCS) programme for families on low income. As a charitable organisation, our main object is the promotion and development of Steiner Early Years Education and Care in Ireland and the provision of information, education, guidance and support to individuals and organisations engaged in providing such education. Description Submit Form For urgent query, you can ring us Ballyhall Kindergarten Office 056-7706507 School Office : Kilkenny Steiner School 087-6303133 Find us School Address Kilkenny Steiner School, Camphill Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland R95 ATK7 Kindergarten Address Ballyhall Kindergarten, Ballyhall, Callan, Co. Kilkenny Based on Rudolf Steiner's philosophy this pedagogy emphasises the role of imagination in learning, practical application and hands-on experience through play and imitation for the young child. We are a Steiner Waldorf inspired Kindergarten - the only one of this kind in County Wexford. EN. An independent waldorf school for ages 3-12. ISKA Training is the Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association Training body, which offers workshops and part-time Training in Waldorf Steiner Education. The data collected is not shared with any other party. Sinead Duignan andThrse Perrott, ISKA National Co-ordinators, Website of the Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association, The Universal Human Spirit of Waldorf Education, Essential Characteristics Birth to Seven, WORLDLISTS: Kindergartens, Early Childhood Programs, Training Courses, International job applications and vacancies. The Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association Presents A Workshop with Ulrike Farnleitner and Linda Grant at Crannog na Leanai, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford on Table Puppets Make simple figures suitable for a nature table, puppet play or imaginative play Ulrike Farnleitner is a Kindergarten Teacher and Linda Grant is an artist. ISKA is a government funded national organization, formed in 1992 as a support forum for teachers and parents while they worked to nurture the development of Steiner Waldorf kindergartens in Ireland. Training. The ethos or values of 'Steiner Schools' are those derived from Steiner Pedagogy and are based on an approach to child development that is holistic and comprehensive. Cork Steiner Kindergarten is a member of the Irish Steiner Waldorf Association, the national representative for the Steiner Early Childhood Education in Ireland. We have recently relocated and are slowly integrating into our new community. The kindergarten runs from 9.30am to 1pm five days a week. We are not open over the summer months and our holiday dates follow pretty much those of the school calendar. Cork Steiner Kindergarten is a not for profit organization providing pre-school education for children aged 3 to 6. Today we celebrate the arrival 75 years ago of the first of the 'Windrush generation' who came in [Read More] about A Thank you to the Windrush Generation. ); September 12, 2022 By SWSF Admin Leave a Comment. Address: 1 Glentrasna Drive, Glen Avenue, Blackpool, Cork Steiner Schools in Ireland - BLTH The proposed new curriculum includes little of the Steiner Waldorf approach. It offers a schooling path of becoming for the adult and the joy of being for children. Whilst the review was taking place, AST undertook to retain each schools existing curriculum until September 2020. While this is a wonderful achievement, the inclusion and definition of Steiner National Schools into the primary school landscape poses the need for reflection and curriculum revision by the schools and the organizations that support them. Provisionally Registered Early Childhood Centres, can be downloaded and viewed by clicking here. We use WordPress and custom first party cookies. about A Thank you to the Windrush Generation. We aim to support families from different social backgrounds with a sliding scale fee structure and a free pre-school year for children under the ECCE scheme. The creative progression of the sessions and the innovative self-development techniques used are as much a strong component of the training as are the traditional learning methods used to expose the student to the various topics, on subjects ranging from childrens developmental patterns to how the planets can affect our lives to the study of Rudolf Steiners theosophy lectures. Following the transfer of the schools on 1 November 2019, SWSF was represented on the Interim Hub Executive Board (IHEB) for the three academies which had been established to secure the interim governance of the schools. Diversity and Inclusion in Waldorf Schools. The word Kindergarten literally means 'children's garden' and encompasses a warm protective environment similar to that at home. callback: cb Cork Steiner Kindergarten | 1 Gentrasna Drive, Glen Avenue, Cork ISKA provides support for members as well as responding to the increasing level of interest in Steiner Waldorf early childhood education more generally in Ireland. Cork Steiner Kindergarten - SchoolAndCollegeListings Ballyhall Kindergarten, Kilkenny Steiner School Primary and Secondary-level Waldorf Education. callback: cb These apply an adapted Waldorf curriculum. cookie-agreed-en Meeting monthly in the beautiful hall at Camphill Community in Carrick-on-Suir, the students develop a rhythm to their weekend learning in which they cultivate a pattern of trust, friendship and support in their collective studies. I believe that we are all storytellers and we often have something profound to share about our experiences and for my creative exercises I decided to delve more into storytelling. Cork City based, Steiner inspired Kindergarten for children aged 3-6yrs old with an emphasis on outd Our aim is to provide a high quality outdoor preschool experience working mainly with the standards of the Steiner Waldorf Early Years Curriculum, we use the principles of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and 'Siolta' as quality guidelines and the Themes of the . DFE: 869/6013 Bridge House, Mill Lane, Padworth, Reading, Berks. We take children from 2.5 years to 6 years. All SWSF listed member schools are registered charities regulated by the Charity Commission or relevant body and are also registered with the requisite agencies of government and receive inspection from their national education inspectorates. Q2 What is the web address (URL) for Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association? })(); By clicking Sign up, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and Mailchimp to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . York Steiner School is a community of warmth, tolerance and nurture. Cork Steiner Kindergarten, Cork, Ireland - Top Local Places Something I particularly value in this course is the wonderful rhythm of the weekends. The Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association is Irelands national voluntary association of Steiner Waldorf childcare practitioners. Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association | Mountshannon - BizIreland The cookies used are: Early Childhood Ireland (ECI) Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association; National Childhood Network; National Parents Council; St. Nicholas Montessori Teachers Association/ Society of Ireland (SNMSI) The type of supports VCOs provide their members and parents include; Reading, Berkshire Brighton Waldorf School - See website here Brighton, Sussex Position: Class Teacher Closing Date: When filled Start Date: 1st September 2023 Position: Class Teacher Maternity Leave Closing Date: When filled Start Date: June 2023 Position : Interim Operations Lead Open until Filled Start date As soon as possible Led by Dr James Biddulph, its terms of reference were to explore where aspects of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum were in synergy with the Avanti Way. Steiner primary education | Galway | Cuan na Gaillimhe CNS-a Steiner Members are based throughout the 32 counties of Ireland. Farmyard Kindergarten - SchoolAndCollegeListings We hope to expand our services in the future into a mother and toddlers group, afternoon care and facilitating weekend workshops and conferences. This is a happy school. Spring 2010 - Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association. This Foundation Course might be-for one student-their first introduction to the Waldorf Steiner philosophy and may-for another-be a deepening comprehension of oneself in their role as a parent, teacher or an Early Years Practitioner or any challenging role in life really! Dublin Steiner School changed our lives. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. The Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association is Ireland's national voluntary association of Steiner Waldorf childcare practitioners. We use Google Analytics to provide this service, which uses four first party cookies. Steiner Schools in Ireland | Cuan na Gaillimhe The atmosphere in which we meet is one of utmost respect, non-judgement and acceptance. BLTH is an Irish word that means "flourish" or "blossom". } BLTH - Home This creative reflection also gave us a chance to ponder on the information we covered in the modules in our own personal way. Steiner schools chief: what my time in prisons taught me about the UK's These are non-accredited. Vacancies in our Member Schools and Kindergartens, List of Schools Kindergartens and other Members. Raheen Wood Community National School, established in 2008, is a co-educational, multi-denominational primary school. You can find the location here. Anthroposophy in Ireland - Blogger Through play, children develop interactive skills such as co-operation, empathy, intuition and the ability to see things from the perspective of others. It's what every parent would dream of. Ballyhall Kindergarten building Kilkenny Steiner School Building about A Thank you to the Windrush Generation. Directors: Marian Quinn, Eibhln Mhic Pharthalain, Eileen Wedel, Johanna Forde. Children empowered with the skills, and the confidence, to meet today's world. Please note that the Steiner Academy Hereford remains a Steiner Waldorf school and a full member of the SWSF. Includes information about training, events, funding, fundraisers and charitable offers/requests. What is Waldorf? - Kilkenny Steiner School Cork Steiner Kindergarten, Cork, Ireland - Top Local Places Cork Steiner Kindergarten , Cork, Ireland Day Care Description ad Cork Steiner Kindergarten was closed down in Summer 2011. We take children from 2.5 years to 6 years. * The cookie name is unique to each visitor. Phone: +44 (0)2045249933| admin@steinerwaldorf.org, Serving Steiner education in the UK and Ireland. Interest groups, consisting of groups working to establish Steiner education activities, or using them for home education. Jude Donlan steiner kindergatern teacher at steiner kindergarten Ireland 6 followers 6 connections Join to view profile steiner kindergarten Report this profile Report Report Kildare Steiner School We are an independent, co-educational Steiner Waldorf school providing education for children aged 3.5 to 12 years in our Kindergarten and Primary School. learn more Dublin Steiner School changed our lives. 'Steiner Schools' is the registered name under which Lifeways Ireland Ltd. is active in Ireland. International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education listeners: [], It is the role of Patron Bodies to establish Primary Schools in accordance with their ethos and to appoint the Boards of Management to the schools. info@kildaresteinerschool.org Twenty-four years later, one could say that the Steiner education movement in Ireland has journeyed through its adolescence and entered into young adulthood. Steiner education has much experience to offer this newly emerging national perspective and ISKA has a large part to play in this. 910 likes. The Galway Steiner Kindergarten is a non-profit organisation run by a voluntary management committee made up of parents. event : evt, Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association is located at Main Street, Dooros, Mountshannon, Co. Clare, Ireland, Munster. The one-year part-time Foundation Year is a stand alone introduction to Anthroposophy, and has been devised to offer an induction into Rudolf Steiners philosophy while going through a holistic self-development program which helps students on their inner path of self discovery. We count on our community. Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship is an association of independent schools, early years settings and a state funded academy across the UK and Ireland offering Steiner Waldorf education. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. It's what every parent would dream of. Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association - Network Ireland We have seen our child grow, with good guidance, into the person she is meant to be in this world. Three of these are Steiner National Schools. Ireland has a long tradition of independent Steiner schooling starting in 1987 with the establishment of Raheen Wood Steiner School (formerly Cooleenbridge School) and Kildare Steiner School (formerly the Dublin Rudolf Steiner School) and developing with the opening of Kilkenny Steiner School in 1995.