Welcome to The Alice Springs Steiner School
The Alice Springs Steiner School is a 10 minute drive from the town of Alice Springs in Central Australia. The extensive grounds are surrounded by bush and the beautiful MacDonnell Ranges.
The school is founded on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner and was established by a group of enthusiastic parents in 1996.
The Alice Springs Steiner School offers a high standard of kindergarten and primary education. The school caters for children from playgroup to class 6, with approximately 100 students in the primary school, 65 in the early childhood/kindergarten and 40 families in the playgroups.
The Alice Springs Steiner School is a rapidly growing, vibrant school. It has an enthusiastic, active and involved parent and teacher group: a flourishing and dynamic Steiner inspired curriculum; a bountiful biodynamic vegetable garden; a basketball court, soccer field and playground.
Each class and classroom is unique, colourful and decorated with nature and the students works of art and craft. Class sizes are small and children are cared and nurtured for as individuals. Music rings throughout the school on a daily basis, and there is an atmosphere of happiness and creativity.
The philosophy at The Alice Springs Steiner School is to educate the whole person intellectually, artistically, socially and morally, so as to develop each student’s innate self-discipline and strength of body and will.
The school nurtures a rich and welcoming community life which includes the annual Autumn Fair, seasonal festivals, craft groups, specialist committees, playgroups, lectures, workshops and other activities suitable for all members of school families.
Location (google map)
School hours
0830-2.50pm Monday to Friday
Transport options-
- Dysons School Bus Timetable 2011 includes Route 12 (2),
- Many families carpool and the weekly newsletter is a great place to seek people who may live in your area.
Uniform-
The school does not have a set uniform for students. We ask that parents dress their children in simple colours (primary or secondary) and choose clothes without advertising, slogans, symbols or images. A variety of shirts are for sale from the office. We also ask that children wear strong sensible footwear, suitable for vigorous outdoor activity, sun safe clothing that covers shoulders, back and midriff and a broad brimmed hat (also for sale through school). Long hair should be neat, tidy and off the face and we encourage all children to wear indoor shoes or slippers inside.
School Office-
The office is open from 8am until 3.30pm. There is a full-time receptionist, Principal and part-time Business Manager and Financial Manager on site. It is advisable to make an appointment to avoid disappointment if you would like to see one of the friendly staff.
There are a number of educational supplies, clothes and health products available to purchase from the office
Library-
Staffing times, open times change periodically, check with the teachers
Newsletter-
The school communicates news to families weekly through the Corkwood Chronicle and weekly newsletter snippets. This can be obtained electronically or via paper and is updated on this website weekly
Costs-
School Tour Dates
If you, or someone you know would like to meet someone at the school and have a closer look, the school runs regular school tours and information sessions throughout the year. Please contact the office for more details. If you would like to speak to someone separately, one of our staff would be very happy to meet with you, please contact the office to organize a visit.
School Term dates-2012
Term 1-Tuesday 31st January-Thursday 5th April
(Easter 6th April-9th April)
Term 2-Monday 16th April-Friday 22nd June
Term 3-Monday 23rd July-Friday 28th Sept
Term 4- Monday 8th October-Friday 14th December
Enrolment Process-
The first stage is to contact the school for an information pack.
This pack Includes:
• Expression of Interest form
• Enrolment Information booklet
• Waldorf Education booklet
• The Alice Springs Steiner School pamphlet
Once the completed ‘Expression of Interest’ form is received:
• A fee of $55 per family must be paid.
• Teacher will arrange an interview.
• If the teacher accepts the child for their class the family will be required to complete an Enrolment form in the Enrolment Pack.
Enrolment Pack Includes:
• Enrolment Pack Checklist
• Enrolment Application Form
• Student Medical & Health Information
• General Consent Form
• Class Phone Tree and Telephone Directory
• Student Records Transfer Form
• School Health Screening Program Form
• Children’s Dental Services Brochure
We invite you to arrange to come on a school tour as soon as possible. A teacher will take you through a selection of classrooms: talk about the education and the philosophy of the school, and answer your questions.
Please call the office to make a booking at your convenience.
