From the Principal’s Desk – 17 October, 2019
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 seasons...
From the Principal’s Desk – 10 October, 2019
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...
From the Principal’s Desk – 03 October 2019
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...
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
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!
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 – 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 – 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
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...
The power of community
Among the many things that set Waldorf apart is the power of community. Whether it's a pancake breakfast welcoming children and families to a new school year, or people coming together to beautify the school for our children at a summer work bee—or a festival...