Central Coast Steiner School

I entered your school at such a time of confusion and disillusionment with the world and what learning could offer. I am extremely thankful for the kind, caring and supportive community of the Central Coast Steiner School which reignited my passion for life and for learning

I did not know it at the time, but my time at CCSS would facilitate a strong positive direction in life. There are many fond memories of baking bread with Joss in kindergarten, listening to Jonathan's amazing stories, and singing and using my body to learn. I was also very lucky to have the opportunity to play guitar with Steve Smillie. All these things assembled a love of learning within me that has stuck with me throughout my life.

I joined Central Coast Steiner School at the beginning of Year 4 in 2012 and graduated from Year 10 in 2018. Now, almost ten years since I became a part of the community, and having attended two other schools, I still, and will always, think of Central Coast Steiner as my School. The values of community, love and strength are at the core of everything I learnt in my time at Steiner.

Attending CCSS is the best thing that has ever happened to our son. I have never seen him so happy, confident, inspired and truly content. He wakes up every day with a smile on his face, can’t wait to get to school and can’t wait to tell me everything that happened each day when he gets home. I can’t express what this means to me. To see him this happy is all I’ve ever wanted. He loves his teachers and cherishes his new friends. He takes pride in his school work and requires zero prompting from me to study. He is genuinely excited about learning again. Thank you so much to you and all of the staff at CCSS.

The social skills of these teenagers astound me. It is clear these kids are supported and nurtured. They are inquisitive, communicative and eccentric young people. Not without their individual difficulties, but the general level of respect and attitudes are really admirable. The quality of the teaching I have experienced first hand here has really impressed me. It is for the most part, significant and meaningful to students who all engage in their academic programs. After teaching and experiencing CCSS and the culture of the school; Steiner education certainly has definitely captured my deep attention.

The contrast with the public and private school systems is striking. The confidence and high EQ of the students is what sets them apart which must be an outcome of the curriculum. The beauty of the Steiner reflection and honouring of the seasons is another aspect that sets it apart.

Both my daughters attended Central Coast Steiner School. My eldest was there for 7 years and my youngest for 5 years. I love this school so much!. I have never felt so supported by a community like I do here! I highly recommend this beautiful educational space.

My daughter attended this school for 6 years and she absolutely loved it and it loved her. All the kids in her class really cared for one another and learned to handle disagreements or differences in a compassionate way. The school thrives as a community of like-minded families and teachers - who care about inclusion, creativity, respect (student to teacher, student to student - but also teacher to student) and an education that is meaningful and wholistic. My daughter didn’t just learn, she was also inspired to LOVE to learn. These are true gifts that my daughter will no doubt take with her for the rest of her life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart CCSS.

The students are all very happy, creative and well behaved. Students always smiled when anyone walked past and seem to treat each other very well and with respect. I loved how ideas were formed instead of pushed onto the students. You can tell there is a lot of reflective practice, which I consider quality teaching.