We the undersigned strongly request the following from the Department for Education. Failure to honour these requests will see the viability of the school disappear and, in all likeliness mean its closure:
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Basket Range PS remain a dual stream school and the Steiner curriculum is supported by the department for education with a commitment by the department to make the duel stream successful.
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The department for education commits to the recruitment of appropriately Steiner trained staff through a merit selection process.
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Consistent and stable leadership with the open recruitment of a long term Principal whose values align with the school and local hills community.
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The department makes a commitment to continue the Steiner stream for a period not less than five years at which time a review may then be conducted to ensure the curriculum aligns with the schools strategic plan and community needs. (the repeated uncertainty affects enrolments greatly).
Thank you