In a classroom where creativity is a virtue, and individual perspectives are encouraged, imagination, and the confidence to apply it, foster a fulfilling educational experience that leads to self-initiated learning, academic rigour, and a capacity for creative thinking.
Behind the increasing demand for Waldorf education lies acknowledgement of a need for schools that equip children to become adults who think outside the box, act independently and react confidently to new situations.
London Waldorf School began in 1980 and has since grown to offer nursery, preschool and kindergarten classes for children from 36 months, and Grades 1 through 8.
We also offer Parent/Child programs for toddlers and a wide selection of discussion series and workshops.
The school, situated on 3.5 acres of naturalized play area on the Thames River adjacent to the Gibbons Park pedestrian bridge, is an independent, non-sectarian, non-profit, charitable educational organization. Operated by the faculty and the Board of Trustees and supported by parent committees, the London Waldorf School is a full member of the Waldorf School Association of Ontario and the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, whose Why Waldorf Works site provides a thorough introduction to Waldorf Education worldwide.
Weekly camps run June 25 - August 17 for children age 3 to 11.
Junior Camp for preschool/kindergarten children provides a harmonious environment with a daily and weekly rhythm and structure which includes singing, circle time, stories and creative play.
Senior Arts Camp for grade school children builds a daily rhythm around a week's specific artistic activities, outdoor play, timeless childhood games, and regular trips to the splash pad. Weekly themes include print/mixed media, sculpture/textiles, theatre/performance, painting, beading, and drawing.
Please contact us for more information and register soon to avoid disappointment.
On Sunday, May 6 at the London Waldorf School Mayfair and Open House at 7 Beaufort Street from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., and on Saturday, May 12 at Village Auto Care (165 Wortley Road at Bruce Street) from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A variety of native plants for planting will be available. This is a fundraiser for the London Waldorf Schoolyard Naturalizing Project. For more information please call (519) 858-8862.
By popular demand, an additional workshop has been scheduled. Join Dasha Kovar, LWS Handwork teacher and fabric artist, for a Friday evening and Saturday doll-making workshop. Craft your own traditional European-style soft-sculpture "Waldorf" doll made from natural materials.
Date: Fri. June 8, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Sat. June 9, 9:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $95 (including materials). All proceeds to the school. Please submit pre-paid registration by Mon. May 14 to ensure that the workshop goes ahead and that materials can be collected. Call (519) 858-8862 for more information or to register.
Parent & Child Program
Join us for a morning of playing, singing, enjoying snack and story in a calm atmosphere that nourishes parents and their young children together one morning per week starting March 19, 2012 until June 15, 2012. Please register now. (Mid-stream acceptance is possible) Call 519-858-8862 or e-mail info@londonwaldorf.ca for registration details.
New! Starting in the 2011-2012 school year, we are expanding our half-day nursery playgroup for 2 year olds to include afternoons. Spaces are limited; please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
For our sixth year, we are offering a day programme for homeschooling families interested in Waldorf education. Please check our information brochure for more information. Note that for the 2011-2012 school year, children born before December 31, 2004 will be considered for Grade One.
Sunnivue Farm is an certified organic farm located north of London, Ontario, supported by the R.O.S.E. (Redeeming Our Soil Economically) community land trust since 1992. It follows many of the principles of biodynamic farming developed by Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education. Waldorf schools and biodynamic farms have always had a special partnership, and the London Waldorf School is very fortunate to have Sunnivue so close by for class visits and delicious fresh food.
Individualized tours of the preschool, kindergarten, and grade school classroom programs are offered upon request. If you are considering the London Waldorf School for your child, come and spend some time with us: visit our classes, tour our campus; see children's work; talk to us; and learn more about Waldorf education. Call 519-858-8862 or e-mail info@londonwaldorf.ca for more information.
