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About High School at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
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High School Curriculum
Creative Arts
Performing Arts
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Years 7–12
Learning with Purpose
The High School experience involves creative expression, real-world connection and deep thinking, shaping confident, capable young adults.
A Balanced
Learning Program
A Dual Pathway Approach
All students follow a program that:
Meets all NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements, leading to the award of the Higher School Certificate (HSC), enabling direct pathways and strong preparation for university or other tertiary pathways
Is enriched by Steiner curriculum content and pedagogy, nurturing confidence, creativity, resilience, and a sense of purpose for life in a complex, changing world
Students complete all mandatory learning areas while engaging in deeper, immersive learning experiences through Glenaeon’s Main Lesson program - extended units of study that that support diverse learning styles and allow ideas to be explored in depth.
Year 7-12
A Balanced Learning Program
The High School years focus on engagement, curiosity, and breadth. Learning is lively, experience based, and designed to support students as they journey the adolescence years.
Academic
A rigorous, well‑balanced education that meets all NESA requirements and delivers outstanding HSC outcomes.
As a non‑selective school, we consistently place in the top 10–20% of NSW high schools for HSC results. More than 90% of our students go on to tertiary study.
Aesthetic
A rich creative and performing arts program for every student, including Art, Music, Drama and Eurythmy.
In Year 7, students perform an annual play, and a Shakespeare Festival in Year 8. Year 10 students produce a full musical.
Drawing, painting, singing and instrumental music form part of the weekly curriculum.
Every child is recognised as a creative individual, developing the imagination and confidence to generate new ideas and ways of thinking throughout life.
Artisan
Students engage in meaningful, hands‑on craftwork, beginning with textiles and progressing to wood, metal, stone and glass by Years 8 and 9.
The Artisan program builds practical understanding of materials while developing entrepreneurial skills such as design, planning, execution and reflection. Students gain confidence and creativity through making objects that are both useful and beautiful.
Active Wilderness
Resilience is fostered through a carefully sequenced outdoor education program.
Students progress from local outdoor experiences to extended adventures across Australia, with opportunities to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
A broad range of curricular and co‑curricular sports supports physical wellbeing and emotional growth for every student.
Altruistic
A Glenaeon education is grounded in relationships. Each classroom is a respectful learning community where empathy and mutual responsibility are cultivated.
Personal responsibility underpins student conduct and interpersonal ethics. Through school‑wide social justice initiatives, students develop a strong ethic of service and a commitment to contributing positively to the wider world.
Years 7 & 8
A Strong Foundation
Glenaeon’s early High School program sparks curiosity through dynamic, experience‑based learning across a rich range of subjects. Designed to align with students’ developmental stage, the curriculum unfolds naturally, supporting deep personal and academic growth.
Core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, are taught through immersive, cross‑curricular units alongside regular timetabled lessons, building skills and understanding over time. A broad offering of languages, technology, the creative and performing arts, PDHPE and outdoor education ensures a vibrant, well‑rounded learning experience.
Years 9 & 10
Choice, Challenge and Transition
Years 9 and 10 mark a transition toward senior schooling, with increasing independence and subject choice.
Core academic learning continues, alongside the introduction of Major and Minor electives that reflect student interests and strengths.
Students continue with:
English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, PDHPE, Choir, and Outdoor Education
Electives may include areas such as Commerce, Drama, Music, Studio Arts, Technology, and Languages. Minor subjects are reviewed annually and may include offerings such as Digital Media, Ceramics, Photography, or PE Extension.
Additional opportunities include:
Language exchange program (e.g. Japan, Germany, Spanish‑speaking countries)
A full‑scale musical production involving all students in Year 10
Duke of Edinburgh Award, Work Experience, Outdoor Education programs, and leadership initiatives
Years 11 & 12
Depth, Independence, and Preparation for Life
The senior years represent the culmination of the Glenaeon learning journey.
Students follow a personalised course of study that balances academic focus with shared experiences that foster belonging and wellbeing.
Students work toward:
The Higher School Certificate (HSC)
The Glenaeon Record of Accomplishment (GRoA), recognising additional learning unique to Glenaeon, including philosophy, leadership, outdoor education, and artistic programs
A wide range of HSC subjects are offered on campus, with additional courses available through external providers such as the NSW School of Languages, Distance Education, TAFE, and TVET pathways.
Main Lessons remain central in the senior years, supporting deep engagement, independent thinking, and connection to the “big ideas” that sit alongside HSC coursework. Programs such as philosophy, public speaking, project presentations, wilderness experiences, and leadership portfolios prepare students not only for assessments, but for meaningful participation in the wider world.
HSC subjects offered include:
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Design & Technology
Drama
English (Standard)
English (Advanced)
English Extension 1 and 2
German Continuers
Health and Movement Science
Japanese Continuers
Mathematics (Standard)
Mathematics (Advanced)
Mathematics Extension 1 and 2
Modern History
Music 1
Music 2
Physics
Society & Culture
Visual Arts
We also offer a variety of other learning options through external providers, allowing students to undertake any other subjects, such as languages, through the NSW School of Languages, Distance Education or through our local TAFE providers. Students can also undertake TVET courses leading to Certificate II or III qualifications in addition to their HSC courses.
Continue Exploring
High School
High School Curriculum
Rigorous learning where curiosity is valued, questions are welcomed and knowledge connects to life beyond the classroom.
Explore
Creative Arts
We recognise that human beings are inherently creative and that imagination plays a vital role in how young people make sense of the world, solve problems, and shape their own lives.
Explore
Performing Arts
Expression. Collaboration. Confidence. Pride.
Explore
Student Leadership
Opportunities to lead, serve and contribute build character, compassion and a sense of purpose in community.
Explore
Languages
Learning a language at Glenaeon is an enriching and humanising journey. Through language study, students develop communication skills alongside cultural awareness, confidence, and curiosity, opening doors to new ways of thinking, relating, and understanding the world.
Explore
See the magic for yourself
Step Into
a School Like No Other
The best way to understand Glenaeon is to feel it - the calm, the colour, the creativity in motion. Come walk the grounds, meet our teachers, and see how learning comes to life in a deeply human, gently guided way.
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- Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
About High School at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School
What can we help you find?
Popular Searches
Book a Tour
Apply to Enrol
GLO Login
Compass Login
Contact Us
Employment
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Playgroup
Uniform
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Giving
About Glenaeon's
High School
A learning community grounded in deep learning, creativity, and connection
Video: See the campus in action
Apply to Enrol
Book a Tour
About High School
High School Curriculum
Creative Arts
Performing Arts
Student Leadership
Languages
Years 7–12
Learning with Purpose
The High School experience involves creative expression, real-world connection and deep thinking, shaping confident, capable young adults.
A Balanced
Learning Program
A Dual Pathway Approach
All students follow a program that:
Meets all NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements, leading to the award of the Higher School Certificate (HSC), enabling direct pathways and strong preparation for university or other tertiary pathways
Is enriched by Steiner curriculum content and pedagogy, nurturing confidence, creativity, resilience, and a sense of purpose for life in a complex, changing world
Students complete all mandatory learning areas while engaging in deeper, immersive learning experiences through Glenaeon’s Main Lesson program - extended units of study that that support diverse learning styles and allow ideas to be explored in depth.
Year 7-12
A Balanced Learning Program
The High School years focus on engagement, curiosity, and breadth. Learning is lively, experience based, and designed to support students as they journey the adolescence years.
Academic
A rigorous, well‑balanced education that meets all NESA requirements and delivers outstanding HSC outcomes.
As a non‑selective school, we consistently place in the top 10–20% of NSW high schools for HSC results. More than 90% of our students go on to tertiary study.
Aesthetic
A rich creative and performing arts program for every student, including Art, Music, Drama and Eurythmy.
In Year 7, students perform an annual play, and a Shakespeare Festival in Year 8. Year 10 students produce a full musical.
Drawing, painting, singing and instrumental music form part of the weekly curriculum.
Every child is recognised as a creative individual, developing the imagination and confidence to generate new ideas and ways of thinking throughout life.
Artisan
Students engage in meaningful, hands‑on craftwork, beginning with textiles and progressing to wood, metal, stone and glass by Years 8 and 9.
The Artisan program builds practical understanding of materials while developing entrepreneurial skills such as design, planning, execution and reflection. Students gain confidence and creativity through making objects that are both useful and beautiful.
Active Wilderness
Resilience is fostered through a carefully sequenced outdoor education program.
Students progress from local outdoor experiences to extended adventures across Australia, with opportunities to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
A broad range of curricular and co‑curricular sports supports physical wellbeing and emotional growth for every student.
Altruistic
A Glenaeon education is grounded in relationships. Each classroom is a respectful learning community where empathy and mutual responsibility are cultivated.
Personal responsibility underpins student conduct and interpersonal ethics. Through school‑wide social justice initiatives, students develop a strong ethic of service and a commitment to contributing positively to the wider world.
Years 7 & 8
A Strong Foundation
Glenaeon’s early High School program sparks curiosity through dynamic, experience‑based learning across a rich range of subjects. Designed to align with students’ developmental stage, the curriculum unfolds naturally, supporting deep personal and academic growth.
Core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography, are taught through immersive, cross‑curricular units alongside regular timetabled lessons, building skills and understanding over time. A broad offering of languages, technology, the creative and performing arts, PDHPE and outdoor education ensures a vibrant, well‑rounded learning experience.
Years 9 & 10
Choice, Challenge and Transition
Years 9 and 10 mark a transition toward senior schooling, with increasing independence and subject choice.
Core academic learning continues, alongside the introduction of Major and Minor electives that reflect student interests and strengths.
Students continue with:
English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, PDHPE, Choir, and Outdoor Education
Electives may include areas such as Commerce, Drama, Music, Studio Arts, Technology, and Languages. Minor subjects are reviewed annually and may include offerings such as Digital Media, Ceramics, Photography, or PE Extension.
Additional opportunities include:
Language exchange program (e.g. Japan, Germany, Spanish‑speaking countries)
A full‑scale musical production involving all students in Year 10
Duke of Edinburgh Award, Work Experience, Outdoor Education programs, and leadership initiatives
Years 11 & 12
Depth, Independence, and Preparation for Life
The senior years represent the culmination of the Glenaeon learning journey.
Students follow a personalised course of study that balances academic focus with shared experiences that foster belonging and wellbeing.
Students work toward:
The Higher School Certificate (HSC)
The Glenaeon Record of Accomplishment (GRoA), recognising additional learning unique to Glenaeon, including philosophy, leadership, outdoor education, and artistic programs
A wide range of HSC subjects are offered on campus, with additional courses available through external providers such as the NSW School of Languages, Distance Education, TAFE, and TVET pathways.
Main Lessons remain central in the senior years, supporting deep engagement, independent thinking, and connection to the “big ideas” that sit alongside HSC coursework. Programs such as philosophy, public speaking, project presentations, wilderness experiences, and leadership portfolios prepare students not only for assessments, but for meaningful participation in the wider world.
HSC subjects offered include:
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Design & Technology
Drama
English (Standard)
English (Advanced)
English Extension 1 and 2
German Continuers
Health and Movement Science
Japanese Continuers
Mathematics (Standard)
Mathematics (Advanced)
Mathematics Extension 1 and 2
Modern History
Music 1
Music 2
Physics
Society & Culture
Visual Arts
We also offer a variety of other learning options through external providers, allowing students to undertake any other subjects, such as languages, through the NSW School of Languages, Distance Education or through our local TAFE providers. Students can also undertake TVET courses leading to Certificate II or III qualifications in addition to their HSC courses.
Continue Exploring
High School
High School Curriculum
Rigorous learning where curiosity is valued, questions are welcomed and knowledge connects to life beyond the classroom.
Explore
Creative Arts
We recognise that human beings are inherently creative and that imagination plays a vital role in how young people make sense of the world, solve problems, and shape their own lives.
Explore
Performing Arts
Expression. Collaboration. Confidence. Pride.
Explore
Student Leadership
Opportunities to lead, serve and contribute build character, compassion and a sense of purpose in community.
Explore
Languages
Learning a language at Glenaeon is an enriching and humanising journey. Through language study, students develop communication skills alongside cultural awareness, confidence, and curiosity, opening doors to new ways of thinking, relating, and understanding the world.
Explore
See the magic for yourself
Step Into
a School Like No Other
The best way to understand Glenaeon is to feel it - the calm, the colour, the creativity in motion. Come walk the grounds, meet our teachers, and see how learning comes to life in a deeply human, gently guided way.
View Next Available Tours