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Daniel Freeman

The story of this mans life is intriguing! Trained as a youth in ballet, he came to Sydney with his coming of age. He met and worked with Mechthild in the 1970s in Balmaine during the formative years of his emerging adulthood. Mechthild had been christened mighty hand of God by Steiner and she had worked developing Speech and Drama in many continents all through her life. Bell from Bell Shakespeare is reported to have gathered much of his Shakespeare insights courtesy of his training with Mechthilde and her colleagues. But, back to Daniel Freeman. He trained in Eurythmy, in Speech and Drama, in Etheric Massage and in Bothmer Gymnastics amongst other things in Europe. He has been principal of New Zealand Steiner Schools and fought battles with Ministers for Education across the ditch to maintain a breathing space for Waldorf pedagogy.

Biography/cv
1966 : Auckland Teachers Training College
1971-74 : Speech Formation with Mechthild Harkness, Sydney Australia
1975-77 : Bothmer Gymnastics, Frau Krause Stuttgart West Germany, Rhythmische Massage ausbuildung. Frau Dr Hauschke, Bad Boll Germany. Completed Arbeits Practicum for: Massage in Friedrich Huesserman Klinik, Eckwelden, Schwartzwald Freiburg, Bothmer, in Priestes Seminar Stuttgart and Schauspeil Ausbuildung aus Anthroposophische Art, Stuttgart. Returned to NZ end of 1978 and started work in Taikura, then known as Queenswood Rudolf Steiner school.
1978- 2003 : Taught and developed the gymnastics in Taikura. Developed and taught gymnastics at Hohepa (curative homes) till 1979- 1986. Carried Federation Representation for 16 years, not continuously but was very involved with 'Integration' and subsequent negotiations with the Ministry. Was designated Principal from 1999-2002
2003-2005   Established Residential Home for Physically and Sexually abused Children in Manila, Phillipines For Bantay Bata. During this time began teacher training with Teachers and Parents interested in beginning Upper School in Manila. School (Kawayan), opened 2004. Gave workshop in Massage at International Doctors Medical Training over 2 years under Frau Dr. Gloeckler.
2005 - till date : Has worked with many schools in NZ to introduce bothmer gymnastics, given workshops on child observation, general pedagogy and discipline. He has also given 4 intensive induction course in Bothmer in Adelaide, Melbourne Bellingen (North NSW) and Sydney, Australia.
He is currently retraining as a paramedic but continues to tutor at Taruna, the NZ Waldorf Teacher Training where he was a founding tutor in 1983.

His wife Joscelyn is central in Anthroposophic Nursing in NZ and deeply involved with Weleda in Hastings.
He spends his time mostly tending grandchildren but also works in intensives, the latest is in Tarremah in Tasmania mid April 2017 to train and inspire future Bothmer Gymnastics Teachers. He will then be in Newcastle April 25th, 26th and 27th with us. We hope to be able to share his wealth of experience and interest with anyone interested.
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We acknowledge the Awabakaleen and Awabakal People, the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters on which we live. We pay respect to the holders of knowledge and culture, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. 
  • OUR SCHOOL
    • An Introduction from the College of Teachers
    • Newcastle Waldorf School History
    • Governance
    • Calendar
    • Fees
    • Term Dates and Hours
    • School Buses and Safety
    • NWS Annual Reports
    • Association
    • Downloads >
      • School Downloads
      • Studies
      • Articles
      • Links
    • Positions
  • Learning Stages
    • Kindergarten
    • Primary
    • High School >
      • Math and Science >
        • 2018 Science events
      • Artworks >
        • Drawings
        • Paintings and Sketches
        • Yrs 9&10 Still Life Paintings
        • Years 9 & 10 Drawing Lessons
      • Technology 7&8 & Design & Make 9&10 >
        • Technology Mandatory Years 7 & 8
        • Design and Make Years 9 & 10
        • Extra Curricular Events >
          • 2018 Sydney Classic and Wooden Boat Building Workshop
      • Humanities
    • Years 11 & 12 >
      • Philosophy Books
      • Clothing Marketing
      • Year 11 English Books
      • HSC Artworks 2018
      • Portfolio and Presentation
    • Indigenous Culture
    • Naplan
    • Excursions >
      • Browns Falls Excursion - Watagons December 2017
      • 2017 December High School Camp Mt Seaview
  • Enrolments
  • News and Events
  • Community
    • Alumni
    • Scholarships
    • Sponsorship
    • Public Events >
      • Festivals
      • Advent - Puppets
      • Winter Festival 2017
      • Lantern Festival
    • Parent Initiatives
    • Affiliations >
      • OSHC Inspired EC
      • Indigenous - Millibah
      • Chess Tournaments
      • Humanising Education
      • IraLearn-India
      • Steiner Education Australia
      • waldorf100
      • Steiner Teachers Conference
      • Inter-School Sports Visits
      • Daniel Freeman
      • Dan Maslen
      • Human Physiology - Who Moves the Child on Earth >
        • Human Physiology Workshop The Story of Creation
        • Human Physiology Workshop - An Exploration of the Heart and Liver
        • Eurythmy Workshop - Kidneys, Light in our Thinking
        • Human Physiology - Who Moves the Child on Earth
      • Muses >
        • Sacred Art Of Geometry
        • Prospero Players
        • Arco Arte Italian Tour
        • Vanishing Shapes
        • Wayfarers Workshops
        • Tony Backhouse Workshops
        • John Billings Lyre Concerts
        • Saint Francis
        • Mark Jackson's Newcastle Ukestra
      • Plays and Backdrops
    • Lost Items
    • Buildings
    • Our Gallery >
      • Winter Term Gallery
      • Spring Term Gallery
      • HSC Buildings Construction >
        • Steel Columns
  • Search
    • Contact
  • Core Principles