“Steiner schools are communities characterized by parents and teachers united together on behalf of their children – with each person contributing their time, energy, creativity and resources to meet the needs of the entire community.”

It is time once again to remind families of the value of the Family Participation Scheme.  At all Steiner schools parents are positively encouraged to join in with many school activities.  The teachers need the support of parents to do their work.  This support is found in many ways - through good will, positive support and the undertaking of practical work.  Our school is nurtured and maintained by parent participation and effort.  To maintain a lively, healthy school we need ongoing interest and participation for the social and financial wellbeing of the school, and in fact, the very existence of the school.

To spread the help needed equally through the school community we have created the following compulsory time contribution:

2.5 hours per parent per term

Each family situation is different and some parents can and like to offer more than 10 hours a year.

For others which either can’t or prefer not to participate we have
created the following alternative contribution:

$10 per hour = $25 per parent per term

Invoices for families who have chosen not to contribute time to the Family Participation Scheme will be sent out in Term 4.  For those who are still intending to participate their time rather than contribute financially there is still time and many opportunities.  Please see the attached PDF for detailed information about the scheme.

It is of vital importance that any hours that you do contribute to the school are recorded so that you are not invoiced for them instead.  Please feel free to visit or contact our admin team to let us know of what hours you have contributed and how you have contributed support.  There is a form that can be completed for each family to record hours contributed, a copy of which can be downloaded via the Schoolzine app or a hard copy of which can be collected from the front office.

Thanks and appreciation!