"Receive the children in reverence, educate them in love, and send them forth in freedom." - Rudolf Steiner

Supporting Steiner initiatives in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.

Willowsong Tairāwhiti is a organisation (not for profit) created in 2019 by a group of parents with the aim to grow a community of support for Steiner education in Tairāwhiti. We see Willowsong as an umbrella organisation which fundraises to support Steiner initiatives and education in Tairawhiti, be that a playgroup, teacher up-skilling or workshops. If you are interested in applying for funding please visit our application page to see if you are eligible.

Over the last year our playgroup has moved from strength to strength. We now have an average of 30 children attending our weekly playgroup sessions which is now held in a licensed premises, the morning is guided by a beautiful Steiner teacher, weaving tikanga and Te Ao Māori into the morning. We believe his allows for a true Tairāwhiti Steiner experience.

Our dream is to one day find a way to begin a Steiner school and kindergarten in our region but we cannot do it alone (find out how you can help here). We are a group of committed parents hoping to offer our children an childhood full of magic and wonder.