Michael Park School

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Michael Park School
School Logo
Motto Receive the Child in Reverence, Educate him in love, Let him go forth in Freedom
Type State integrated co-educational (NE, Year 1-13)
Year established 1979
Address 55 Amy Street,
Auckland,
New Zealand
Coordinates 36°53′35″S 174°48′55″E / -36.89306, 174.81528Coordinates: 36°53′35″S 174°48′55″E / -36.89306, 174.81528
School roll 450
Socio-economic decile (10 is highest) 9
Ministry of Education Institution no. 424
Website www.mp.steiner.school.nz

Michael Park School is a Waldorf school located in Auckland, New Zealand

The school takes students from age 4 (Kindergarten) to school-leaving age (Form 7/Year 13). The Steiner School refers to the years 2 to 13 as Class 1 to Class 12.

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[edit] Steiner's Philosophy

Unlike 'conventional' state schools, the Steiner philosophy encourages a slightly later development, and a more creative environment.

Another unique aspect of Michael Park is their keen eye for aesthetics. The belief is that more graceful architecture will be beneficial to student's learning, meaning that there are no right angles in the school - only curves.

[edit] Independent Study

One of the key things making Rudolf Steiner schools unique is the year-long project of each and every 7th Form/Year 13 student. The student is encouraged to learn or develop a skill, complete an exercise and assist the community. Some common projects might include, learning to play a musical instrument, making a short film, learning to write or paint, restore or build cars, boats, etc.

The student study is assessed on many levels including the presentation of an oral speech, and development of records (ie, keeping a diary or their efforts) and compiling a visual display to represent their work and what they've learned over the course of the week.

The final result of the Independent Study contributes substantially to their Steiner certificate results for the year.

[edit] Qualifications

This is a state integrated school (ie, they are partially funded by Government subsidy). This way, Michael Park School students can participate in both government standard assessment, NCEA as well as a recently developed Steiner certificate.

[edit] Subjects

Compulsory subjects include: English & Maths (to Year 12). Elective topics offered for years 12 and 13 include:

(All students participate in Eurythmy on a weekly basis)

[edit] Festivals

[edit] See also

[edit] References

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