Founded in 1981, Orana is an independent, co-educational and non-denominational school set in 13 hectares of unique, natural landscape in Weston, ACT, Australia. The Steiner philosophy at the heart of Orana encourages creativity and individuality through a rich blend of academic, artistic and practical learning experiences, immersing children in the joy of learning and setting them on a path of positive community contribution and personal achievement as they grow.

Orana’s educational philosophy is inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian-born scientist, philosopher, artist, and educator and focuses on the growth and development of the whole child. The first Steiner school was established in Stuttgart, Germany in 1919. Now there are over 800 Steiner schools across Europe, Great Britain, the USA, Australasia and beyond. There are over 40 Steiner schools in Australia alone. In addition there is an increasing number of state schools which have incorporated Steiner classes and streams into their mainstream programs to meet the demand from parents.