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How Waldorf Academy sees itself
"Celebrating 100 years, Waldorf is a global name in holistic, arts-enriched education. Our approach integrates experiential learning with academic depth and rigour. We place a premium on thinking imaginatively: turning challenges into possibilities so graduates emerge with a strong sense of purpose, ability to solve problems and the courage to meet the world. Nestled beneath majestic Casa Loma, Waldorf Academy provides a world-class education that centers your child amidst beauty, meaning, inclusivity and wonder."
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One of three yard spaces. Designed by Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds
Gymnasium
Movement and theatre complete with baby grand piano
The front of the main school on Madison Ave
The front of the Childcare Centre on Spadina Rd
1 of 3 yards for students to play and explore
Childcare room 1/5 rooms
Grade 7: students still have their crochet seat cover from grade 2, name tags made in art class.
Kindergarten- Stargarden- large rooms for painting, baking, building and circle
Garden Plots Kindergarten and Grade 3
Community Room: Library, Aftercare, Kitchen for lesson, Parent & Child
How people from the school’s community see Waldorf Academy
Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone
Cheri Grogan, Director of School and Childcare
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education and her Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto. As well, she has completed her Principal Qualification Program at OISE.
“I have been asked, “Why did I decide to move to Waldorf Academy?”. The answer is a simple one; Waldorf education is the ‘art of awakening’ that aims to inspire life-long learning in all students and to enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. At the core of my educational philosophy is the belief that we must embrace creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, authentic assessments and deep inquiry to awaken a passion for lifelong learning. And through this belief, is the reality that it is no longer about asking students what they want to be when they grow up, but instead, we challenge and ask them what problems they would like to solve.”
Most big schools provide your extroverted child with plenty of social opportunities and the ability to interact with different peer groups with a wide range of personalities, interests, values, etc. A larger student population and more extracurriculars—including activities like team sports, arts programs, and debate—will give them a broader scope of opportunities to participate in events that scratch their interpersonal itch. “This may also give them the opportunity to hone certain skills,” say Ann and Karen Wolff of Wolff Educational Services. “For instance, they might run for student council to develop leadership and public speaking skills and learn to be a voice for other students.”
Make sure any prospective school, no matter what size, provides the right social environment to help your child feel at home, make friends, and develop confidence. This is especially important at big schools, which are sometimes more socially overwhelming and challenging for an introvert to find their bearings in. Of course, “Because larger schools usually have a more diverse student population, introverted kids are more likely to find a small group of people like them, a peer group they can relate to and find acceptance from,” says Dona Matthews, Toronto-based education consultant and co-author (with Joanne Foster) of Beyond Intelligence.
Bigger schools often have a broader scope of extracurricular activities, which is another way to help your child meet the right group of friends. “This may also give them the opportunity to develop certain skills,” say Ann and Karen Wolff of Wolff Educational Services. “For instance, they might run for student council to develop leadership and public speaking skills and learn to be a voice for other students. Remember, though, each child is different—so what works for one may not work for another.”
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