Community
Quick Links
Overview
Parents and caregivers at Newcastle Waldorf School are interested in a human-centred education that cares for the wellbeing of the children. They want an education for their children that offers a more individualised approach, an environment where their children’s unique potential will be intentionally drawn out. They want their children to be a part of a community and develop a sense of social responsibility. Real, practical application of learning, a connection to nature and a broad perspective in the world is important to them.
The College of Teachers share these hopes for the students and work in collaboration with families in meeting these goals. To bring families into the school community, we offer a variety of ways to engage. The most important of these is to develop a relationship with the teachers at the school. Parents can do this regularly, making time to meet individually with the teacher, or attending class talks to hear about the achievements of each child’s class.
When parents and teachers work together for the utmost benefit of the children, we see the children blossom with the full potential of their spirit.
Information For Current Parents
School Calendar of Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Out of School Hour care (OOSH)?
Our school has affiliated before and after care services with Cameron Park Active OOSH
Do you have financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families?
How do I find out about school policies and procedures (e.g. school dress code and mobile phone policy)?
How do I communicate with teachers?
How do I find out details about the school programs and curriculum?
Documents
For all other policies and documents, please click here.
For further information around road safety near schools, please refer to the Transport for NSW website: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/community/schools
Newcastle Waldorf Parent Initiatives
To bring our community together we endeavour to share a range of activities and experiences that involve our families. Some examples include:
- Weekly Parent Choir
- Parent Teacher Circle
- Indigenous Culture Group
- Weekly Craft Group
- Seasonal Festivals and Cultural Celebrations
- Parent Evenings and opportunities to study Waldorf Pedagogy
- Working Bees
- Playgroup
- Fundraisers to support big adventures, such as the High School camp to Central Australia
For more information about these activities, keep up-to-date with the School Newsletter, or speak directly with your child’s teacher.
Alumni
Follow this link for Alumni stories, school experiences and career achievements.
Learning Phases
Join Our School
To express an interest in joining our wonderful school, please follow the link