The school is serviced by buses to and from school with connections to outlying areas. Application forms for free transport are available at the office. There is a bus stop at Ben Venue School specially for our students, and it is supervised in the mornings and afternoons.

The weekly Parent Bulletin is the primary way to receive up-to-date information about school events, excursions, and important reminders. We also hold Parent–Teacher meetings twice per year, which all parents are encouraged to attend.

Teachers work hard to maintain positive relationships and clear communication with their parent community. If you need to speak with a teacher, the best way to arrange this is by phoning the office to organise a meeting time. Spontaneous conversations during the school day are usually not possible, as Class Teachers often have supervision or teaching duties.

If you have spoken with the Class Teacher but feel further support is needed, you are welcome to contact the relevant Head of School or the School Principal.

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