School Grounds
Lorien Novalis School is a Rudolf Steiner School in the Hills District, northwest of Sydney, Australia.
Lorien Novalis encompasses 16 acres in a beautiful bushland setting. The outdoor space has many natural elements, including biodynamic gardens, fruit trees, hens and beehives. We believe that harmonious and stimulating surroundings nurture the health and well-being of our children and educators, connecting them to the reverence and awe of the natural environment. Lorien Novalis’ indoor and outdoor learning spaces encourage collaboration, communication and exploration. We value the natural environment and the beauty and creativity it inspires.
Architecturally designed by David Jacobson, a Steiner school graduate, the buildings and outdoor surroundings help younger children nurture imagination and creative play while allowing older students to relate to the natural environment. While some younger classes have unique spaces, everyone from Little Kindy Prep to Year 12 shares the school play areas. The grounds have been developed through Steiner’s guidelines of biodynamics and maintained in this way for over 40 years.
