Why do we celebrate Michaelmas?

Why do we celebrate Michaelmas?

As the seasons change and days grow shorter, Michaelmas marks a time of gathering strength. The Michaelmas play is the first festival of the school year and honours the archangel Michael, a figure common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. St. Michael is a symbol of...
From the Principal’s Desk – 26 September 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 26 September 2019

Teacher Development Continuous learning is central to the job description of a Waldorf teacher. All teachers work with the Principal at the beginning of the school year to set their learning goals and discuss how they wish to grow as a teacher. Out of this, comes an...
Happy Waldorf 100!

Happy Waldorf 100!

Today, as we joined Waldorf students across the globe to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Waldorf education, our students also joined schools across Canada in the Terry Fox Run. While the children took up the challenge of physical exertion and the benefits of being...
From the Principal’s Desk – 26 September 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 19 September 2019

Nature is the most brilliant teacher! Today, the Grades will circle the trail around Alice Lake in our annual Terry Fox Run. This event exemplifies our physical education program, as students come together in the outdoors, whatever the weather brings, for the joy and...
From the Principal’s Desk – 26 September 2019

From the Principal’s Desk – 12 September 2019

The Grades faculty came together last year to review our programming in light of my decision to teach fewer music classes and focus more on my role as Principal. Arts are essential to the Waldorf curriculum, and music especially facilitates cognitive development and...
Making Sense of Discipline

Making Sense of Discipline

Join us for a FREE 3-part Neufeld parenting workshop: Making Sense of Discipline October 1, 8 & 15 | 6:30-9pm presented by Squamish Waldorf School Led by Nina Fields, a graduate of the Facilitator Training Program at the Neufeld Institute, parents will learn...