2026 Term 2: Mon 20th Apr - Fri 26th June

Phone: (02) 4757 4402

community@kindlehill.nsw.edu.au

Governance

Kindlehill Steiner School
Constitution, Board and Members

Kindlehill Ltd (ABN 23 091 503 954) is a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, established as a charity.

The company’s object is (a) to provide for and conduct the education of children, and (b) to establish and carry on schools, colleges, institutions and other educational facilities in Australia, informed by the pedagogical indications given by Rudolf Steiner.

The company is governed by a Constitution LINK which provides for Members, a Board of Directors, Annual General Meeting, financial and related records, the College of Teachers, School Building Fund, Scholarship Fund and other matters.

The operation of the company is governed by the Board of Directors. The Directors (who must be Members) meet 4 – 6 times per year, are drawn from the school and wider community, cherish the school and its purposes, abide by the Board’s governance mandate, and provide their services on a voluntary basis. The company seeks nominations for Directors from the wider community who can bring financial, legal, business, managerial, communication or other skills to the Board. For further information about Board membership, please contact Lynn Daniel (Chair).

The Board reports to the Members who function as a circle of support and accountability for the Board and the School in general. The Members include staff and parents from the school as well as alumni, and individuals from the wider community. In this way, Kindlehill Steiner School is also responsive and accountable as a school to its wider community as well as our understanding of the social and spiritual imperatives of our time. If you are interested in becoming a Member of Kindlehill Ltd, please contact the Business Manager.

Each year, the board, teachers, parents and carers are invited to attend the Kindlehill Steiner School Vision Day where we plan, discuss and workshop new concepts, school matters and meet to reflect on what has happened in the school.
Read Our Constitution Here

The Board

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Lynn Daniel

Chair
Originally a High School teacher in the public system, Lynn has also taught at TAFE and in community settings. In the Steiner context, she has previously been a Kindergarten and Primary School teacher.

In addition to her roles as Chair and Principal, Lynn is High School Co-Ordinator, teaches Geography and History, and co-ordinates the Outdoor Education Programme. Lynn has a B. Arts (UWA) and a Dip. Ed. (WA Secondary Teachers College).

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Kirsty Edwards

Director
Kirsty completed her Studies of Anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner Education (Early Childhood) at Sydney Rudolf Steiner College in 1997 and holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) from James Cook University.

She joined Kindlehill in 2008 as a Kindergarten Assistant and has been serving as a Kindergarten Teacher since 2013. Kirsty holds a strong connection to community, social justice, and environmental awareness, which she thoughtfully weaves into her work with children and families.

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Erica Chaperlin

Director
After extensive experience with Barnardos Australia, Erica joined the teaching profession in 2004, focusing for many years on high school teaching for young people with behavioural issues not able to be in mainstream classes. Erica holds the current position of Principal.

Erica joined Kindlehill School in 2009 and has been a director since 2019. She has a B.A (Hons) and a Master of Teaching.
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Penny Jones

Director
Penny is a freelance writer and personal historian specialising in helping organisations and individuals tell a story of importance from the past. This includes Kindlehill’s 21st anniversary book, Kindling the Light, Schooling for Wonder, Compassion and Moral Courage, published in 2021.

Penny has lived in the UK, New Zealand and Japan and joined Kindlehill as an enthusiastic parent in 2018. She currently has two children at the school and her family continues to resonate in great harmony with the vision Kindlehill holds.
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Madeleine Dignam

Director
Madeleine is a community engagement consultant specialising in transformative justice and conflict resolution. She has spent many years working for state and federal governments.

Maddy also has a background in arts administration and festival management and is a past Executive Director of Varuna, the National Writers’ House (Katoomba) and the Hong Kong International Literary Festival.

Maddy grew up in the Blue Mountains and returned here to raise her children in 2006. She currently has one child in the High School and feels a deep alignment with the Kindlehill Steiner School vision and practice of teaching and learning.
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Derek Johnston

Director
Derek is a Mechanical Engineer previously working in the Rail industry in design, manufacturing, maintenance and management, as well as having general design and product development experience.

Derek has one child at Kindlehill, has been an active supporter of school activities, and now tutors woodworking and is responsible for maintenance and IT at the school.
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David Gilbert

Director
David Gilbert is a senior executive with extensive experience in the financial services sector, particularly in Mutual Banks and Credit Unions. With a proven track record in strategic execution, business transformation, and continuous improvement, with a strong foundation in business strategy, financial management, and regulatory compliance.

David is looking forward to being part of the Kindlehill community and helping in its development & sustainability.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Kindlehill Steiner School is situated on Dharug and Gundungurra land; we pay respects to the traditional custodians whose cultures and customs continue to nurture this land. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Truth telling about the impact and legacy of colonisation, a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution and a process of Treaty making.

2026 Term Dates

Term 1
Tues 27th Jan – Wed 1st April
Term 2
Mon 20th Apr – Fri 26th June
Term 3
Mon 20th July – Fri 18th Sept
Term 4
Mon 12th Oct – Fri 11 Dec
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