General Info
Useful information and resources for parents and friends of Yallingup Steiner School.
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Term Dates 2025
Term 1
Students: Wednesday 5th February -Friday 11th April
Professional Development: Monday 3rd Feb / Tuesday 4th Feb -Pupil Free Days.
- Public Holiday: Monday March 3rd Labour Day
- Equinox Celebration Friday March 21st
Term 2
Students: Monday April 28th – Friday June 27th June
- Public Holidays: Monday June 2nd WA Day
- Winter Festival: Friday June 20th: Pupil Free Day / Evening attendance
Term 3
Students: Monday July 21st – Thursday September 25th
Professional Development: Friday 26th September WA Steiner Schools Day
- Spring Equinox Festival: Tuesday 23rd September
Term 4
Students: Monday October 13th – Thursday December 18th
- Open Day – Saturday October 18th
Fees and Charges 2025
Playgroup
Group
0 – 3 Years
Per Semester
$450 first child
$200 (each subsequent sibling)
$30 Enrolment fee (one off payment)
Annual
$900 (not including siblings)
Group
Per Semester
Annual
0 – 3 Years
$30 Enrolment fee (one off payment) $465 first child
$200 (each subsequent sibling)
$930 (not including siblings)
Kindergarten
Group
K4: 4 year old
Semester 1: Two full days.
Semester 2:Three full days.
Per Semester
$1,133.75
Annual
$4,535.00
Group
K5: 5 year old (up to 4 days)
Per Semester
$1,230.00
Annual
$4,920.00
Group
K6: 6 year old (five full days)
Per Semester
$1,543.50
Annual
$6,174.00
Group
Per Term
Annual
K4: 4 year old
Semester 1: Two full days.
Semester 2:Three full days. (this may change depending on child’s age and discissions with teacher)
$1,173.50
$4,694.00
K5: 5 year old (up to 4 days)
$1,273.00
$5,092.00
K6: 6 year old (five full days)
$1,597.50
$6,390.00
Primary
Group
CLASS 1– CLASS 3
Per Semester
$1,543.50
Annual
$6,174.00
Group
CLASS 4– CLASS 6
Per Semester
$1,627.50
Annual
$6,510.00
Group
Per Term
Annual
CLASS 1– CLASS 3
$1,597.50
$6,390.00
CLASS 4– CLASS 6
$1,684.50
$6,738.00
Other Fees
Group
Establishment Fee (per family to confirm enrolment)
Payment Cycle
Once off and non-refundable
Fee ($)
$850.00
Group
Application Fee (per child)
Payment Cycle
Once off and non-refundable
Fee ($)
$115.00
Establishment Fee (per family to confirm enrolment)
Once off and non-refundable
$880.00
Application Fee (per child)
Camp Fees (at teacher discretion)
Recorder Fee (if starting YSS after class 1)
Once off and non-refundable
Up to $200/child classes 3&4 per year Up to $400/child classes 5&6 per year Once off $150 per child
$120.00
Sibling Tuition Fee Discounts
Discounts come into effect from K6, only applicable if there are no other outstanding fees.
1st Child- Full fee
2nd Child -10%
3rd Child -30%
4th Child -40%
Bank Details
Bank details for direct debit:
Yallingup Steiner School
ANZ bank
BSB: 016 580
ACC: 340907004
HOLDING OF PLACES
Places will not be held for more than one term if there is a waitlist in place. There will be no fee reduction offered for prolonged absences, approved or unapproved.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL
Notice in writing, of at least one full term in advance, must be given prior to the withdrawal of a student. Notice of withdrawal should be given in writing to the Office who will pass the information on to the Business Manager.
BUILDING FUND
The Yallingup Steiner School Building Fund is available to accept financial contributions from parents and friends to assist with the ongoing building program. Much has still to be done and the building fund is seen as an important element in the school’s development. All donations over $2 to this fund are tax deductible. Please contact the Business Manager at the school or email businessmanager@yss.wa.edu.au
All contributions confidential.
Account name: Yallingup Steiner School Building Fund
BSB: 016580
ACC: 197993922
BURSARY FUND
A Bursary Fund has been established for the benefit of providing temporary assistance to families who are unable to meet fee obligations.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Bursary Fund account:
Yallingup Steiner School
BSB 016580
ACC# 296054576
Receipts will be forwarded upon payment with thanks.
Parents may apply for a bursary if they are experiencing financial hardship. Please apply through the Business Manager.
Parents and Friends
PARENT LIBRARY
Books are available in the office for the school community to borrow. It is free to join. Donations welcome.
FUNDRAISING
The Parents & Friends Association is actively involved in fund raising for the school community. Fundraising may happen within each class for various projects.
PARENT PARTICIPATION SCHEME
The Parent Participation Scheme endorsed by the School Board is a way of helping the school and sharing the workload with a commitment of time – a minimum of 20 hours per family per year or 5 hours per term.
Transport
School Bus Services run a dedicated bus service for the Yallingup Steiner School which runs mornings and afternoons to and from Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup and Margaret River. School Bus Services is a Public Transport Authority Service which is responsible for providing eligible rural students and students with special needs, free transport assistance to and from school on contracted ‘Orange’ school buses.
A bus timetable can be obtained from the school office.
The Busselton school bus departs from the Busselton terminus (Kent Street) at 7:25am with various designated stops along the way, including Dunsborough arriving at the school at approximately 8:40am. The bus departs school in the afternoon at 3:20pm and arrives in Busselton at 4:20pm.
The Dunsborough/Yallingup school bus departs Dunsborough at 8:15 am and arrives at school at approximately 8:50am. The bus departs school in the afternoon at 3:20pm arriving at Dunsborough at 3:50pm.
The Margaret River school bus departs at Cowaramup at 7:33 then heads to Margaret River at 7:50am with designated stops along the way arriving at the school at approximately 8:55am. The bus departs school in the afternoon at 3:20pm and arrives in Margaret River at 4:25pm.
Parents of students who drive their children to the school may be eligible for a conveyancing allowance if a contract school bus service is not available. For more information please contact the school office or visit www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au.
Employment
If you are interested in working at our school as a relief teacher please send your CV to:
Jacqui Morris- Education Facilitator
Yallingup Steiner School
PO Box 135 Yallingup WA 6282
or email us at
admin@yss.wa.edu.au
