Pro–D Camp details, November 2019

Pro–D Camp details, November 2019

Beloved educators, Louise and Madison, have carefully planned four fun-filled days of age-appropriate activities for children in two groups. Experiences will include a variety of activities such as: local field trips (library, swimming, climbing, hiking), games,...
From the Principal’s Desk – 31 October 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 31 October 2019

Field trips are an important extension of our in-class curriculum and physical education program in the Grades. As a small school, dedicated parents make these trips possible by volunteering to drive students and assist on camping trips and adventures, sharing their...
Letting our lights shine

Letting our lights shine

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 Walk reminds us to carry light within us as the dark days of winter approach. At 6pm on November 8 at...
From the Principal’s Desk – 31 October 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 24 October, 2019

The power of imagination Today presents a myriad of complexity, and innovation pushes on at a breathless pace. To the outside eye, Waldorf can seem at odds with the present day world. What are we intending when we limit children’s exposure to electronic devices...
The benefits of handwork—why Waldorf kids knit

The benefits of handwork—why Waldorf kids knit

Children feel a sense of accomplishment from creating something that has function and purpose, but that’s just one of the reasons we teach knitting at SWS. KNITTING STIMULATES THE BRAIN Knitting builds the brain by stimulating both both hemispheres – combining...