Calgary Waldorf School
515 Cougar Ridge Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3H 5G9
Phone: 403-287-1868 | Fax: 403-287-3414
Info@calgarywaldorf.org
Welcome to Calgary Waldorf School
In preschool and Kindergarten, Waldorf takes a holistic approach to education. The classrooms are designed to mimic the home where rhythm and routine are key. Children play with toys that are made from natural materials and are designed to spark imagination. Learning is done through imitation as the teacher leads the children in song, movement, and story.
In grade school, music, movement, science, history, literature, geography, and legends are not simply subjects to be read about and tested, they are experienced. Through these experiences, Waldorf students cultivate their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual capacities to be individuals certain of their paths and to be of service to the world.
It is the goal of a Waldorf teacher to cultivate a sense of wonder and to inspire children to view the world, even in its most basic form, as magnificent – prompting each student to embrace life with enthusiasm, initiative, and purpose. These aims are met through an education that is rich with meaningful sense experiences, classical academics, and artistic beauty in all subject matters.
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I hope you are now able to spend quality time with your family. Enjoy your summer!
New Waldorf 100 Film – “Becoming…”
“Becoming…” is the third in a series of short films directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Paul Zehrer which provide an insight into Waldorf Education in the most diverse cultural, social, religious and economic conditions around the globe.
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Students have begun drafting their first project of the year.
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One more sleep until we welcome students and their families, both new and returning, to the new school year! The classrooms are looking beautiful and we cannot wait to see everyone in the morning.
Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our enriched curriculum is designed to meet the child’s specific developmental needs. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. The Waldorf learning experience is hands-on, with unwired and low-tech classrooms. The arts — music, story, drawing, painting, and drama — are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two second languages, French and German. Join an upcoming school tour to learn more!
Preschool & Kindergarten Tour: Tuesday, August 24th
Grades One to Nine Tour: Thursday, August 26th
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In grade four, students work on their animal projects which include a diorama and research book. Fun fact: A black bears keenest sense is their sense of smell, which is about seven times more sensitive than a domestic dog's.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Parent and Tot Program Registration for Fall Session is ongoing – join us!
Space available in all grades, Preschool – Grade 9. Apply now for September 2021 admission.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wishing our upcoming Class 9 Graduates an amazing journey ahead!
The Waldorf Faire & Artisan Market set to make its return Saturday, November 20, 2021.
TOURS
Preschool / Kindergarten Tours
Mondays 12:30pm (1hr)
Sept 13; Oct 4; Nov 1 & 29; Jan 10; Feb 7; Mar 7; Apr 11; May 9; June 13
Register to attend by calling the office. Adults-only.
Grades 1 to 9 Tours
Thursdays 9:30am (1hr)
Sept 16; Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2; Jan 13; Feb 10; Mar 3; Apr 14; May 12; June 9
Register to attend by calling the office. Adults-only.
Calgary Waldorf School Virtual Tour
PARENT ZONE QUICK LINKS
EDUCATION
Waldorf® Education addresses the learning needs of the whole child, developing: clarity in thought, balance in feeling and conscience and initiative in action.
The Waldorf approach recognizes that children have distinct, age-related educational and emotional needs that unfold through stages of their development.
BALANCED
To meet these needs, the Calgary Waldorf School’s rich and challenging curriculum carefully balances academic, artistic and practical activities to stimulate intelligence and encourage creativity.
NURTURING
Our nurturing social environment helps children develop exceptional interpersonal skills, self-confidence and self-reliance, fostering their own personal integrity and sense of social and environmental responsibility.
INTEGRATED
The Calgary Waldorf School is an independent private school founded in 1985. It offers Parent and Tot programs, Preschool and Kindergarten and Grades One through Nine.
Have a look around our website to explore the unique world of Waldorf Education and discover the advantages it can bring for the growth and development of your child.
Waldorf® is a registered service mark of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and is used by agreement of membership in AWSNA.
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