THE TEACHER

The teacher aims to become a worthy authority for the pupil. Commitment, caring and concern foster mutual respect and help to develop self-discipline in the child. As has been mentioned, not only what is taught, but when it is taught, is of prime importance. This requires of the teacher a close study of child psychology and development.

In practice, through observing the children's enthusiastic response to subject matter artistically taught, one recognises the curriculum as being fundamentally important. It answers developmental needs of the children, nourishing and strengthening them at each stage.

This all contributes to the practice of the class teacher remaining with the same group of children throughout their Primary School years.
In the High School the Class Guardian plays a smaller role with specialist teachers now required for all subjects. In most subjects Waldorf teachers are required to have a conventional training supplemented by a Waldorf training.

THE COLLEGE OF TEACHERS

The College of Teachers comprises committed members from the staff who are willing to carry the day to day running of the school . The College members work together without a headmaster. They meet weekly; the chairperson is elected each year.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Trustees are elected from the teachers, parents and friends of the school. Their functions include financial, administrative and executive decisions and operations, and planning for the future of the school.
The Trustees undertake the provision and maintenance of school buildings and facilities; they administer the raising of funds through fees and other means to cover teaching salaries, teaching materials and equipment, and other overheads. There is a close liaison between the College of Teachers and the Board of Trustees. The books of the school are audited annually.

THE STAFF

.... may we introduce them.....

2005 School staff