The Magic of the Advent Spiral

The Magic of the Advent Spiral

During this time of the year when the daylight becomes shorter and darkness grows longer many cultures in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate some form of a Festival of Light. A common underlying theme in many of these festivals is that although nature appears to be...
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...
ePACT online information tool

ePACT online information tool

ePACT is an important tool to collect emergency information to support kids, adults and communities day to day and in a crisis. Please ensure your information is complete by clicking *CLICK TO SHARE* at the end of the form to complete and share your information with...
Parenting and the 9-year change

Parenting and the 9-year change

“…As I walk through the universe in my sneakers. It is time to say good-bye to my imaginary friends, Time to turn the first big number. It seems only yesterday I used to believe There was nothing under my skin but light. If you cut me I would shine. But now when I...
What is the grade one readiness assessment?

What is the grade one readiness assessment?

Waldorf kindergarten teachers use the grade one readiness assessment to determine whether a child has reached developmental milestones, can accomplish the major associated tasks, and is ready for the expectations of a grade one class. This is not an assessment of...