On a blustery Friday the Imhoff children arrived in yellow, blue, red and green for our annual sports day. The air was electric with enthusiasm, good comraderie and team spirit. This year we welcomed a few new variations to the races, which added a challenge and excitement. We had our lovely coaches, Kyle and Dale, […]
The Class 6s put on a fun comedy called Roma Amor which centres on life in Rome under the extravagant rule of Emperor Nero. It is a crazy love story about noble Roman twins who choose to switch roles so that they can be near the one their heart desires. The young maiden join the […]
Our Parent & Child Circle is a wonderful way to introduce your child to a classroom experience, and for parents to learn more about the rich, developmental approach of Waldorf education. The home-like atmosphere of the program is calming and enriching for both the young child and the attending parent, and provides quality time together […]
As an architect Steiner designed two major works: the first Goetheanum (built in wood, and destroyed by arson in 1922) and the second Goetheanum (built in concrete and finished in 1928, after Steiner’s death), both of which are counted among the masterpieces of expressionist architecture of the early twentieth century (Moravánszky, 2012). In addition, he […]
Here are a few takeaways from the recent School Sport Summit hosted by the Sport Science Institute of SouthAfrica: Youth sports parents and coaches need to focus less on winning and more on sports as a vehicle to build teamwork and leadership abilities, improve sports skills, enhance fitness, promote healthy lifestyles, gain experiences that teach […]
Singing and laughter could be heard from all corners of the Primary School while swords and dragon pictures and paintings could be seen in classrooms and in the movement room when the Primary School celebrated the Michaelmas Festival on Friday, 21st September. The day was filled with many activities, starting with wonderful singing and a […]
Waldorf education works with the developmental stages of growth in children. The harmonious unfolding of the personality depends on the healthy maturation of each developmental stage, and each progression builds upon the one before it. Strengthening a child’s later cognition in science begins with the building of a strong foundation in the early years, initially […]
Class 3s were introduced to a three-week house-building main lesson block at the end of this term. We were first introduced to stories about animals and how they build and use their homes. We then looked at different traditional homes throughout the world, in many different environments. We explored how houses are constructed and are […]
How are parents involved in the decisions that affect the future of our school? Rudolph Steiner’s vision for the way a Waldorf School should be run is that all pedagogical decisions rest with the College of Teachers (often the more experienced teachers). The Board of Management is made up of parents, who participate on a […]
The spirit of Saint Michael calls us to act with freedom and with moral courage. The image of Saint Michael, with whom this festival is associated, reflects different qualities. He offers us courage, strength and balance. For courage, he is seen to protect us from the dragons of egoism, untruth and the tendency to be […]
Putting pen to paper stimulates the brain like nothing else, even in this age of e-mails, texts and tweets. In fact, learning to write in cursive is shown to improve brain development in the areas of thinking, language and working memory. Cursive handwriting stimulates brain synapses and synchronicity between the left and right hemispheres, something […]
The Main Lesson theme, the Renaissance period, serves as a wonderful thread to weave into artistic lessons. The word “Renaissance” means “rebirth”, and was a period spanning from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe. This era bridged the time between the Middle Ages and modern times. The values and ideals popular during the […]
Join us for a talk by Ed Fox, a high school science teacher, who has a wealth of Waldorf knowledge and experience. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, meet the dynamic teachers and visit the classrooms. All sibling applications for Toddler Group and Playgroup need to be submitted by the end of August […]
My name is Lina. I am seventeen years old and will do my high school graduation in spring 2018. I have always had the wish of travelling abroad afterwards. Furthermore, I want to experience life in a country for a longer time, not just travelling around. I hope to get familiar with different cultures, ways […]
I have accepted the role of aftercare teacher with a heart full of gratitude. It is a privilege to be the guardian of your beautiful children. I am a mum at the school and I deeply believe in the Waldorf way. My vision for the aftercare is to provide a home-like environment where the children feel […]