Michael Park School
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| 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 | 1981 |
| Address | Amy Street, Auckland |
| Principal | Dee Whitby |
| School roll | 450 |
| Socio-economic decile (10 is high) | 9 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 424 |
| Website | http://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 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, not teaching their pupils to read until age 7.
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.
[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] See also
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