* New Foundation Year *

one year part-time course starts September 2009 in Tuamgraney, County Clare

The Foundation Year is designed as an orientation year for the kindergarten and class teacher training but it also stands as an autonomous one year introductory course. This course in anthroposophical studies will be of interest to those looking for an introduction to the work of Rudolf Steiner combined with a foundation course in the arts.

Pedagogical Years One and Two
These two years focus on teacher development and child development and will

prepare students to work within a Waldorf kindergarten or primary school. These years include: simple crafts, storytelling, puppetry, seasonal festivals, practical work in the kindergarten, child observation, health and parenting issues, work with the angels and inner development.

The course takes place at Raheen Wood Steiner School in Tuamgraney, Co.Clare
and is composed of:
• 8 weekend sessions (Friday evening to Saturday 5.30pm)
• Three 5-day Residential sessions in October/November, April and July,
(coinciding with school holidays at Halloween, Easter and the summer break)

Course fee for the Foundation Year: €1850
Applications with deposit of €300 (non refundable) by 6th August 2009

for more information on the Foundation Year, please contact:
Ruth Marshall, tel: 061 473866 email: training@steinerireland.org
www.steinerireland.org/training/

Early Childhood Education Programme: providing a wide range of high quality training courses developed out of anthroposophy