Myself in my aloneness I must feel.

What if I did not love? Then would there be

No bridge to others.  I would live in fear.

Love leads me out to flower, star and tree,

To rushing river and to people dear;

If I am lonely, only love has power to heal.

Dear GHSS Families,

I am delighted and honoured to extend my warmest greetings as the new principal of Golden Hill Steiner School. A very warm welcome to returning students and families for the 2024 school year, and welcome also to those new families who are joining us here for the first time.

It has been my great pleasure to return to Golden Hill after almost five years of working in leadership roles in the Kimberley region. Being away for a period of time has certainly renewed my sense of appreciation for all the wonder and magic that embodies Golden Hill. Returning once again to Steiner education, I am reminded of the incredible level of care, enthusiasm and dedication that teachers put into their work. Over the last week or two, it has been heartening to watch the chalkboards come to life, curtains and classroom décor lovingly installed, verses and stories crafted and committed to memory.

The school term began for teachers with two days of Professional Development. This was an opportunity for us to come together as a staff and discuss ‘bigger picture’ elements of the school such as festivals, meeting formats, pedagogy and other juicy items! 

Welcoming the children themselves back for the first day of school is always exciting - staff, parents and students alike are full of first day jitters and friendly smiles. With the first week of school now done and dusted, new relationships have been forged and all classes have started to find their rhythms. All in all, a great start to 2024!

I think it is fitting to leave off with a quote from Steiner himself:

“When human beings meet together seeking the spirit with unity of purpose then they will also find their way to each other.”

May we lean into this spirit of ‘finding our way to each other’ as we continue co-creating the wonderful school community that is Golden Hill.

Eliza Allan

Principal