The joy of missing out: our media policy

The joy of missing out: our media policy

There’s a lot of chatter in the media about media these days – and for good reason. The long term effects of media exposure on children is only just coming into the forefront as researchers begin to see results of studies on the first cohorts of “digital...
The ripple effect of volunteering

The ripple effect of volunteering

In many ways, enrolling your child at SWS also involves enrolling yourself. We ask parents with children in kindergarten and grades to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year and parents with pre-schoolers a minimum of 10 hours per year. Why? Volunteerism builds...
Pro-D week camps

Pro-D week camps

We’re pleased to introduce Pro-D week camps for November and February! Our Pro-D day camps have been carefully designed to keep children active and engaged, while retaining the important rhythm of the day. Featuring a combination of field trips, neighbourhood...
Together we shine bright

Together we shine bright

Lantern Festival Each of us is one small light, but together we shine bright! Interwoven with the rhythms of the earth, festivals connect us with spiritual life. The lantern festival reminds us to carry light within us as the dark days of winter approach. During our...
From field to table: making bread

From field to table: making bread

Last fall, Mr. Bindseil’s 3/4 class started studying farming and learning where our food comes from. At C-Dar farm in Paradise Valley, they worked hard preparing their field for planting. They sowed the rye and then waited. One year later, they harvested, threshed and...