Nature's Atelier Community School

Practical Information

Practical Information

Day-to-day at Nature's Atelier

School hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:45 am – 3:20 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:45 am – 12:00 pm
  • Soft start: arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 am
  • Attendance recorded morning and afternoon

What to wear

  • No school uniform - practical, sun-smart layers
  • Closed-toe shoes; gumboots welcome on wet days
  • Broad-brimmed hat outdoors August – April
  • Broad-spectrum sunscreen applied before school
  • Names on everything - hats, bottles, lunchboxes
  • Spare clothes, water bottle, raincoat from May

Attendance

  • Notify the school of any absence before 9:00 am
  • Written explanation within seven days of return
  • Apply two weeks ahead for planned absences of 3+ days
  • Outdoor sessions count as school instructional time
  • Family holidays during term time are strongly discouraged

Address

  • 431 Rendezvous Road, Vasse WA 6280
  • City of Busselton
  • On Wadandi Country, Noongar Nation

Wednesday Afternoons

Outside School Hours Care & Staff Planning Time

As the school day finishes at 12:00 pm on Wednesdays, Outside School Hours (OSH) care is available on Wednesday afternoons for families who need it. OSH runs from 12:00 pm through the afternoon - details of times, bookings and providers will be confirmed in your enrolment pack.

Wednesday afternoons are dedicated staff planning, documentation and professional development time. Educators work until 4:30 pm, using this protected time to write learning stories, map projects to curriculum standards, collaborate as a team and engage in ongoing reflective practice - all of which directly benefits the quality of your child's learning.

Fees

Indicative fee schedule - 2027 academic year

Nature's Atelier Community School is a not-for-profit independent school. Fees are kept as accessible as possible while supporting small classes, high-quality educators and the rich outdoor environments at the heart of our model. Final fees are confirmed in your Letter of Offer.

ItemAmount (incl. GST where applicable)
Application Fee$150 - non-refundable, payable on submission of the Application for Enrolment. Secures your place on the waitlist.
Placement Fee$300 - non-refundable, payable within 14 days of a Letter of Offer. Credited toward first term's tuition.
Tuition (domestic)$1,250 – $1,500 per term. Four terms per academic year.
Sibling Discount10% off tuition for the first sibling; 15% off for the second and any subsequent siblings.
Materials Levy$150 per student, per year.
Capital Contribution$1,000 - one-time, non-refundable per family. Supports development and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
Activities & ExcursionsSupplementary charges apply from time to time. Itemised on your statement of account.
Pro-rata AdjustmentTuition and Materials Levy are calculated pro rata for students commencing mid-term.
Trial Period & WithdrawalFour-week trial from each child's first day. If withdrawal is agreed during the trial, tuition is refunded pro rata and the Capital Contribution is fully refunded.

Fees for overseas students are currently under review. All figures and policies are subject to Board approval and formal registration under the School Education Act 1999 (WA).