Welcome to the website of the Irish Steiner Kindergarten
Association (ISKA), which is Ireland's national voluntary association of
Steiner Waldorf childcare practitioners. Members are based throughout the 32 counties of Ireland.
Associate membership is open to all who support the work of the Association.
The ISKA website is Ireland's primary source of information about Steiner Waldorf
education in early childhood for parents, our members, government and funding
agencies, childcare practitioners and other childcare organisations.
Our activities
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. The association has established a programme of workshops on aspects of
Steiner Waldorf education for childcare practitioners and it runs a three-year
part-time training programme (the Early Childhood Education Programme). ISKA
and its activities are supported through the Equal Opportunities Childcare
Programme.
Origins
ISKA was formed almost ten years ago as a forum for the professional
development of its members. Read more...
New "Kindling" Journal available
Kinding, the new Journal for the Steiner Waldorf Early Years Education (UK) will
be printed twice yearly (Spring and Autumn) and subscriptions are available from
ISKA. Subscribe online...
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New Feature: Video of Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity and Education
Susan Howard drew our attention to a tremendously entertaining and inspiring short talk given by Sir
Ken Robinson on creativity and education. We are delighted to be able to make it
available here as a video!
see list of other articles
New Dublin City Steiner Kindergarten?
Are you interested in a Steiner/Waldorf Kindergarten in Dublin? On Saturday, April 19th from 2pm to 4pm,
Jonathan Angus, Steiner Teacher and Course Director of ISKA's Early Childhood Education Programme of teacher training, will give an
overview of Steiner education, followed by a discussion of opportunities for a Steiner Kindergarten in Dublin City.
A strong group is forming in Dublin with enthusiasm for this kind of holistic (pre)school experience for their children.
Come and learn how Steiner/Waldorf education honours and protects the wonder of childhood, encourages creativity
and free-thinking, and develops a genuine love of learning within each child. The meeting will be held in:
The Dublin Food Co-op Market
12 Newmarket
Dublin 8
(map at: www.dublinfoodcoop.com)
For more information email: steiner@dublin.ie
Lutherie–An Introduction: Make your own Lyre
On Saturday April 12th, from 10am-5pm and Sunday April 13th, from 9.30am-3pm the Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association Presents
at Raheen Wood School, Tuamgraney, Co Clare, a two day workshop with Ian Castles. Come and explore the rhythmical
nature of the process of wood-carving and the
relationships between materials, form and tone
by carving and stringing a seven string Lyre. No prior experience necessary -
materials and tools provided. Bring a pair of leather gardening gloves and something for a bring-and-share lunch.
Cost: €110 (ISKA members €100)
Numbers limited! To book a place in the workshop contact Audrey on tel: 061-927944 or
Email: info@steinerireland.org
Movement and Music in the Steiner Kindergarten
Saturday, April 26th, in Cork City, Eurythmist Eileen Boland and Musicologist Niall Boland will
be facilitating a one day workshop focusing on quality of movement, and the use of eurythmy and
music in the Steiner Kindergarten. Further Details, Venue and booking details to be confirmed.
Requests for further information can be made to info@steinerireland.org
An Introduction to Steiner Education
Two courses, sponsored by the Organic Centre, Co Leitrim:
Sat. March 29th - Bridgetown, near Killaloe, Co Clare
Sat. April 26th - The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co Leitrim
Both will be held from 10am - 5pm. The course is perfect for parents considering
educational options for their children and anyone else working with children from 4-12 years old.
For more information see our workshops page.
The Breath and the Word: Inspiration in the Learning of Language
July 1st though 5th, Tuesday through Saturday, Nell Smyth will be giving a course sponsored by the Limerick Education Centre
at the Castleoaks Hotel in
Castleconnell. The course will facilitate working with language expressively and creatively for pre-literacy and
literacy. Nell is a Steiner Teacher and consultant with over twenty years experience, and the author
of The Breathing Circle. The cost for all five days: €50. You must book before May 30. For more information
see our workshops page.
Kindergarten Teacher: Kildare Steiner Waldorf School,
Teacher needed for growing Kindergarten. Current class is full with a waiting list.
For more information, see our jobs page.
Assistant: Cork Steiner Kindergarten (February 2008)
The Cork Steiner Kindergarten is currently looking to recruit an assistant
to work with our two kindergarten teachers,
starting from September 2008. For more information, see our jobs page.
Pobal positions in Sligo (January 2008)
Pobal is inviting applications for two Childcare Programme positions in Sligo: an Appraisal/Support/Development
Officer, Grade 3, and an Information Monitoring Administration Officer, Grade 1. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is
25th January, 2008. For more information, see our jobs page.
ALFA Project Development Officer position in Clare
The ALFA Project, Active Learning for Adolescents, an alternative form of secondary education
in East Clare, seeks a Project Development Officer who will be responsible for the development
of a sustainable financial model for ALFA to ensure its effective provision of high quality education.
For more information, see our jobs page.
JOB VACANCY: Kildare Steiner School
Kindergarten Teacher needed for growing Kindergarten. Current class is full with a waiting list. A
Teacher is required to join the current teacher and assistant in developing our group further. The ideal
candidate would be a trained Steiner Waldorf Kindergarten teacher (or close to completion of
same), enthusiastic, self-motivated and with an ability to work well with other teachers.
The position would begin in January and ideally accommodate additional numbers in the
kindergarten leading to two full kindergartens in next school year (September 2008).
Our Kindergarten is situated on our campus, which also includes a primary (lower) Waldorf
school, in the lush countryside of County Kildare.
Applications or for further information:
Email: info@kildaresteinerschool.org
Web site: www.kildaresteinerschool.org
Tel: +353 (0)45 401919
Mobile: +353 87 9796843
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