In the past, the school has been accepting Student Withdrawal forms from parents who “may” or “might” withdraw at the end of term.  There has also been a request to the school to release parents from the obligation to provide a term’s notice where the main class teacher leaves the school unexpectedly.  The school will no longer accept withdrawal forms unless they are for a definite withdrawal, as we now have waitlists in some classes.  Once a withdrawal is confirmed we will allocate your vacated place to a waitlist enrolment.  The only case in which a “may” withdraw application will be accepted is in the case of new enrolments who wish to have a term on trial.

In relation to staff changes, whilst keeping a class teacher through Classes 1-6 is desirable in Steiner schools, wherever possible, it not something any Steiner school is able to guarantee.  There are also many other things that make a Steiner school what it is and we strive to provide those at Golden Hill also.  The board has reviewed the enrolment policy of the school for this year and a change of this nature will not be considered.  We ask that parents give close consideration to notifications of withdrawal.