From the Principal’s Desk – 5 December 2019
Twice a year, at Christmas and in May, our school goes all-hands-on-deck to produce our community festivals. Why? Our festivals invite the entire Squamish community to mark the seasons with us. There is nothing quite like these events, with classrooms completely...
From the Principal’s Desk – 28 November 2019
Advent Advent marks the beginning of the four weeks leading up to Winter Solstice and Christmas. Going into this darkest time of the year mirrors the spiral for many. We feel tugged by this whirling busyness of the season—and at the same time we are weighed downward...
From the Principal’s Desk – 21 November 2019
Reconciliation retreat It has been wonderful to hear the curiosity and questions from parents about the process we engaged with in Lillooet last week. Our experience in Lillooet was beyond our expectations and will continue to grow in us as we work with each other and...
Pro–D Camp details, December 9, 2019
On Monday, December 9, faculty and staff will embark on a day of professional development. While students may enjoy no-school days, many parents are left scrambling for reliable and engaging childcare in a community with limited options. SWS Pro-D Day Camp to the...
From the Principal’s Desk – 7 November 2019
Professional development retreat: reconciliation On November 14 and 15 our faculty and staff will be heading up to Lillooet for a reconciliation retreat with Darrell Bob of the St’at’imc Nation. This work has been developed in cooperation with Sussan Yáñez, a parent...
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
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
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 – 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 and...
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...