The rose ceremonies that are held annually at the Waldorf Academy in Toronto are unique to the Waldorf system and are powerful moments recognizing the potential of students as they journey through their lives. Moments such as welcomes and farewells are precious, and demand observing; our formal embracing of these moments are an integral part… Read More »
Physics is an important class for students, because it helps them make sense of the world around them and how it functions. At the Waldorf Academy in Toronto, we approach it differently than at your local public school, but the theory behind our curriculum is such that it takes advantage of the abilities of the… Read More »
Michaelmas is an annual pageant at the Waldorf Academy, and celebrated by Waldorf schools around the world for its seasonality and symbolism. Why Does Waldorf Celebrate Michaelmas? Waldorf schools around the world will celebrate Michaelmas because it is a reminder that the dragon and the saint are both within us, the dragon representing cold rationality… Read More »
Class plays are a longstanding tradition at Waldorf schools around the world, including the Waldorf Academy in Toronto. Most schools will put on a school play that students audition for only if they have the interest in drama and the arts. At Waldorf, however, each class will put on its own play, and each student… Read More »