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Eurythmy

In the seventh and eighth grades, the eurythmy curriculum is still drawn from the main lesson work. As the children are entering puberty, the exercises are designed to support growth and to establish discipline in the body. Students learn to be aware of themselves in space and to take responsibility for their movements. They continue their work with complex rhythms and forms and begin to do more difficult movements involving the throwing and catching of short copper rods. As they consolidate their understanding of rhythm, form, and gesture, and become more self-confident, they are able to engage in longer and more complex presentations, sometimes performed in front of an audience.

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Physical Education

In grades seven and eight, physical education classes are single-sex and each of the following sports and activities is taught for four weeks on a rotating schedule: soccer, volleyball, team handball, aerobics, basketball, agility, strength, floor hockey, gymnastics, and wiffle-ball. More advanced skills are taught to this age group. Although competitive games are played, emphasis is placed on technique, rules, teamwork, and self-improvement.

Beginning in sixth grade, students may join sports teams as an after-school program. Try-outs are not held, and all students are encouraged to participate, regardless of skill level or previous experience. The Rudolf Steiner School is a member of the Independent Schools Athletic League. Our teams compete against teams from independent schools of a similar size. Interscholastic sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and track.

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