Sophia Mundi Steiner School
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Abbotsford, Victoria Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°48′13″S 145°00′18″E / 37.803623°S 145.00505°ECoordinates: 37°48′13″S 145°00′18″E / 37.803623°S 145.00505°E |
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| Type | Independent, IB World school, Co-educational |
| Motto | ("Wisdom of the World") |
| Denomination | Steiner School |
| Established | 1985 |
| Principal | Fiona Cock |
| Staff | 20 (full-time) |
| Enrolment | ~200 |
| Website | www.sophiamundi.vic.edu.au |
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is a school located in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia, that follows Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy. Schools which follow Rudolf Steiner's theories are known as Steiner schools, or Waldorf schools. Sophia Mundi was founded in 1985 by a group of parents. Classes Prep to Year 12 are based in the St. Mary's building of the Abbotsford Convent complex. A Playgroup is also offered on site.
The name "Sophia Mundi" ("Wisdom of the World") is a combination of the Greek word "sophia" (wisdom) and the Latin word "mundus" (world).
The school is located in the Heritage listed St Marys building of the Abbotsford Convent artistic and historic precinct and overlooks a bend of the Yarra River and the Collingwood Children's Farm. The School site is located approximately 4 km from the Melbourne City Centre and is well served by public transport (Bus and Train) and is on the main Yarra Bike Path.
In December 2011 the School was granted approval to build four classrooms and to convert a disused swimming pool into a playground and meeting area. These improvements were to replace facilities lost in the sale of the old St Joseph's Technical School, Abbotsford site in Nicholoson Street, Abbotsford by the Catholic Diocese in Oct 2010. The old site had previously been used by the schools senior school classes. These classrooms, and the associated community meeting area and playground were opened in August 2012.
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