We are delighted to welcome Bilqis Pandey to the Imhoff Waldorf School as our Assistant Teacher in January 2018. For the past year Bilqis has been an assistant teacher at Michael Oak where she has discovered that her wish is to help each child thrive and realise their strengths and to work with developing their […]

Vanessa Sijore, who has been the housekeeper at the high school for the last five years has been retrenched as of the 8 December when the high school closes its doors. She has been a most reliable, charming and hardworking member of the high school staff and all of the teachers will miss her terribly […]

At this time of each year an important gathering of our Kindergarten and Primary School teachers takes place. Our newly appointed Class 1 teacher (Shelby Hadwen) is an integral part of this meeting as we focus our attention on the newly forming ‘constellation’ of little stars who will become the Class 1 group of 2018. […]

Glenda has been an integral part of the life of Imhoff Waldorf  School. She has always involved herself completely in every aspect of the school. She  has carried a deep commitment in her being to meet whatever challenges that have come her way, with courage of heart and strength of mind. Glenda has been warm, […]

You have been an inspiration to the teachers at Imhoff Waldorf School for the kind, caring and conscientious way in which you hold both your students and colleagues.  Your love of music and singing will continue to resonate throughout the school. We will never forget the moments during Assembly when the room was filled with the harmony of […]

The Class 10s were feeling bereft of not having a Parsival Main Lesson next year due to the closure of the High School. Since they are of the most kind-hearted, wise young people I have had the privilege of teaching we decided to undertake this 13th century grail legend that tells of a young knight […]

Why does it feel so different, so special, in a Waldorf Kindergarten?  There is a peaceful quiet under the hum of activity and focus, the teachers speak and sing softly and the children move about the room with a comfortable confidence at any given moment. There are many things that contribute to this unique setting, […]

I am happy to announce that Caroline Joseph will be replacing me as a kindergarten teacher in my class next year. Although it has been very difficult to conceive not spending every morning with these delightful children, I am happy that I can pass them on with confidence. Caroline Joseph, sometimes called Caz, worked 12 […]

I have been at Imhoff Waldorf on and off for the last 11 years. It has been a spiritual home for me, my son, and a connection to a full feeling of community. During my studies, in 2002 I did my first year practicals here, in Cindy’s class, which at the time was combined with […]

The 24 children in Class 5 experienced four very special nights camping under the stars in the wilderness of the Cederberg Mountains. Thanks to our parents – Debbie, Pierre, David, Christine, Alison, Linda and Gerald – the catering, transport and fabulous itinerary of adventurous activities ran smoothly (despite extreme heat and a thunderstorm of note). […]

The Class 7’s of 2017 shared a brilliant performance of the play ‘Gallileo Galilei’ on a chilly Wednesday evening in October. From the moment one walked into the Movement Room, one was transported back in history – to the time of the Renaissance. The simple black back-drop, scattered with shimmering stars, and the Leaning Tower of […]

I love seeing the children in a completely new light in handwork sessions. Some children surprise themselves and their peers with their capacity to do intricate handwork and their willingness to persevere. This is a wonderful discovery! I have also seen children bring the same process that results in them struggling in other classes, to […]

Dragon Tree Project Update I was inspired while walking on the new land, which is going to be the home of Imhoff Waldorf School in the near future. The land is looking absolutely beautiful at the moment with bunny tail grass, a few bright and happy vygies and birdsong welcoming me every step I took. […]

Scarlette van Jaarsveld, Class 6, has been surfing for just over a year now. She participated in her first ‘Surfing South Africa’ girls competition at the beginning of the year and won the U12 girls division. She then did the WP Trials for the ‘Grommet Games’ and achieved 1st place earning herself a spot on […]

It was with equal parts sadness and joy that Janis and I attended the Valedictory ceremony at Michael Oak Waldorf School on Monday 13 October. Four of our Class 12s of 2016 transferred to Michael Oak when the high school was told last year that a fire station would be built on part of the […]