Programmes
Click below for comprehensive details on the following NZQA approved programmes:
Diploma in Rudolf Steiner Education This year long journey is an amazing stepping/corner stone for teachers and students. So far this term, students have been busy with eurythmy, geometry, handwork, creation myths, biographies and so much more! ... >> read more
Certificate in Rudolf Steiner Education Being able to provide knowledge of Steiner Education to those working and living outside of Hawkes Bay has proved to be popular. The seminars offer knowledge, support, nourishment and a strong network of new colleagues and friends around the country ..>>read more
Certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics Biodynamics is a science of life-forces; recognition of the basic principles at work in nature, and an approach to agriculture which takes these principles into account to bring about balance and healing for our beautiful earth. We are taking enrolments for the Summer 2009/2010 intakes now!! ...>> read more

Certificate in Holistic Healthcare The Certificate in Holistic Healthcare is a part time, year long programme for nurses and health professionals wanting a creative, holistic understanding of the human being to inform and inspire clinical practice ..>> read more
Diploma in Holistic Healthcare (Anthroposophical Nursing) This programme is for registered nurses. By gaining a more holistic understanding of the human being, nurses are given an opportunity for greater support of positive health outcomes in the current healthcare environment. ...>> read more
Art of Health This popular foundation programme offers a rich contribution to your professional life. It is an interactive and stimulating hands-on extension to any of your previous trainings and will help build a fresh awareness of the healthy human being. . >> read more

Article
When the philosopher, Aristippus of Cyrene, was asked some 400 years BC, what boys should be taught, he replied: "Those things which they will use when men". Imbued with ancient wisdom, this response threatens to make a mockery of much which is taught in schools today.
Tragically, rather too many schools have lost sight of those things which will be used by our boys when they become men. We have lost our focus on education in favour of a concentration on the esoteric, the political and the convenient...>>read more
Student Profiles
A fun group of Rudolf Steiner School teachers from around New Zealand have just completed their fourth and final seminar of the NZSTC Teachers In-Service Certificate. Over the two years of this seminar based programme, these students have created a strong national network and connection with Taruna. They will be missed!!!
As this e-newsletter is focussed on the Youth of our world, we thought it would be nice to get to know and share with you a bit more from these High School teachers ..>>click here to read more on Simon, Susan, Martin and Adam.
 Simon Benge, Susan Mueller, Martin Gastinger and Adam Dubignon
Tutor Profile
Steiner Education, says Allysen Caris, is a true and balanced path. “If it’s done well it will create people who will not make the mistakes of previous generations, who will do something in the world. I don’t know any other education path that can do that.”. Allysen tutors across Taruna's Education faculty..>>click here to read more |