by Marketing | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Marketing | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Marketing | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Marketing | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Exploring your family’s relationship with festivalsFestivals are a big part of Waldorf school life, particularly in our work with young children. Teachers and parents invest hours of love and labour to create these magical experiences that connect us with the...
by Marketing | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
On physical education When most of us think back on our experience with PE, our minds probably go to gym class and the roster of organized games we played as children. After Grade 4, teachers lead children in classic games like volleyball and basketball, but our...
by Marketing | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
With the news of Mikayla Martin’s passing has come an outpouring of support from parents, friends and the greater Waldorf community. People have asked us, “what can I do to help?” This need to come together and act in the face of a shocking event is a beautiful and...
