From the Principal’s Desk – 5 September 2019
The first thing you may notice about my desk is that it has moved to the centre office with Gina. We did this to create a much needed resource room, where students can receive small group and one-on-one tutoring, or work with specialists. It's also a space where...
The Rose Ceremony – marking significant changes
In Waldorf education, effort is made to observe significant moments in childhood. The Rose Ceremony happens twice a year: on the first day of school, the celebration marks an enormous shift for children leaving kindergarten and entering first grade. As part of this...
The best back-to-school preparation? Get some sleep!
As the new school year approaches, it's time to get back into a regular sleep routine – it’s the best thing you can do to make back-to-school week comfortable for the whole family. Children (and adults) who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved...
Summer camp schedule
For parents looking to bridge the gap between the end of school and the start of summer -- or those who just need a few days to breathe -- there are still a few spots available in our summer day camps. Designed specifically to stimulate both the active mind and the...
Mural camp May 15, 17, 22 & 24
Aspiring artists in Grades 3-8 are invited to participate in this 4-day camp lead by talented local artist and fellow parent, Ciarra Douglas. Students will learn the process of planning, creating, and installing a large mural at the school. The theme for this camp is...
May Fair schedule – Saturday, May 4 2019
There are plenty of free and ticketed activities at this Saturday's May Fair, from 11am - 3pm. Activities such as the fish pond, mini-zip line, silk scarf dyeing, garland making, craft tables, bake sale, barbecue and native plant sale will run throughout the day....
The benefits of native plants
Continuing urban development is rapidly depleting wild spaces. It is especially important in an area like Squamish that is surrounded by wilderness, for insects and birds to have pockets of space in our yards to rest and refuel as they travel from one wild area to...
Free Parenting Series Spring 2019
From April 16-May 14, SWS is offering FREE weekly parenting discussions. Each session will be held twice on Tuesdays: at 9:30am at Kululu Cafe in Valleycliffe and 7:30pm at Squamish Waldorf School. Please RSVP.Topics covered:• Tuesday, April 16: Child...
Kindergarten Information Night and Bake With Me
Kindergarten enrolment for 2019/2020 is now open — RSVP below We believe learning is about connections. In this truly natural, loving, creative and home-like environment, children are guided through a rhythmical program of free play and structured activities designed...
Pro-D camps: back by popular demand!
Beloved educators, Louise and Farrah, 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, snowshoeing, climbing, skating), games,...