A Waldorf School Bus route is serviced by Edwards Coaches. The school bus connects at Ben Venue to routes servicing Armidale and surrounding areas (e.g. Uralla, Guyra, Invergowrie). A TAWS staff member supervises students to and from the Ben Venue bus stop each morning and afternoon to assist with safe travels to connecting buses. If your child is new to catching the bus, please don’t hesitate to let a member of our staff know so we can assist them with this transition. For the latest bus schedule and to apply for a bus pass, please contact Edwards Coaches.

Cycling & Walking is safe and accessible via the popular cycling track which connects our school to the centre of Armidale and the nearby pine forest. Bike racks are available for secure storage during the school day.

Vehicle drop off/pickup is 830-9am and 3-30pm every morning. Parents of Early Childhood children are required to park and escort their children into the Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms.

The weekly Parent Bulletin is the primary way to receive up to date information about school events, excursions, and important reminders.

Class Teachers will communicate regularly with parents about class information, and as needed to support your child’s learning and development. Parents are encouraged to maintain open and regular communication with Class Teachers at school drop off and pick up, via email, or by appointment. Class Teachers are not typically available to answer phone calls during the school day due to supervision and teaching responsibilities.

Parents are also encouraged to connect with members of our support team for assistance with educational, wellbeing, or general enquiries. This includes our Administration Team, School Principal, Heads of Faculty, Wellbeing Facilitator, and Learning Support Coordinators. Families from culturally diverse backgrounds are also encouraged to engage with our Indigenous and Cultural Advisor.

Kindergarten to Year 12 teachers will provide written reports in the middle and end of each school year. Opportunities for individual parent teacher meetings are made available at the beginning of Term 2 & beginning of Term 4. Kindergarten has one written report at the end of the year.

School camps are an integral part of our curriculum, supporting resilience, independence, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Teachers will advise parents of the dates, destinations, and duration of each camp. Typically, Classes 1–3 attend one camp per year, while Classes 4–12 participate in two camps annually.

Our library offers a rich selection of books for students, staff, and parents. We warmly encourage all members of our community to join and explore the resources available.

The library is open throughout the week for students to enjoy reading, crafts, and games in a cosy, quiet space.

Donations to our library are always appreciated. Please contact our Librarian with any questions regarding resources or contributions: library@waldorf.nsw.edu.au.

Our class teachers bring continuity to lessons from day to day and from week to week, so there may be difficulties if children are absent from school. It is expected that children attend school except in cases of illness or an extraordinary family situation. If a child will not be attending school, the parent must contact the office before 9:20am on the day, and give reasons for the absence. Should the parent not contact the office, the school will telephone or send an sms to the parent/carer to ascertain the reason for their absence, and remind parents of their obligation. Please see our Attendance Policy for further information.  

We request that staff and children wear practical, appropriate clothing, e.g. sturdy shoes (remember we are in a bush setting) a broad brim hat for all year round (no hat no play), and plain-coloured clothing that does not display brands or graphics. Parents and visitors are encouraged to be role models. Please review the dress code policy for full guidelines.

The school endeavours to have a tuckshop on Fridays, arranged by our school Tuckshop Coordinator. Information and menus will appear in the bulletin each Monday. The emphasis is on nutritious, wholesome food. Biodynamic and organic ingredients are used when possible. Two courses cost $6.00 for the children and $8.00 for staff.

All staff, parents and extended family are warmly invited to participate in all festivals and events throughout the year. These events are highlights of your child’s year, and deepen their sense of purpose and place in the world. These will include open days, class plays and concerts.

All parents and staff are encouraged to participate in the FoW activities. It is a wonderful way to be introduced to the school community. The FoW raise valuable funds each year for much needed educational resources and are a great support for the teachers. To contact the FoW, please email reception@waldorf.nsw.edu.au