Windows into Waldorf May 15, 2025
“Football is life!” - Ted Lasso
THIS WEEK’S ISSUE INCLUDES
Director’s Note
Key Dates
upcoming Plays Robin Hood (tonight!) and The Miser
Soccer for the win!
plus a Blue Jays invite from Community Council
More Mayfair pictures
Registration open for summer camp (ages 4-7)
In the community
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Hanging side by side on the north wall of the Waldorf Academy gym are championship banners. They cover several sports including volleyball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. The last year a banner was hung was 2009, there were three that year, and also three in 2008. On Tuesday the co-ed under 12 soccer team won the championship and we will commemorate by hanging a banner. Sixteen years is a long time to wait between championships. We are proud of the team and our coach, Isaac Ankamah.
If you turn your gaze from the banners to the south wall, you will see the stage. It is beautifly set for the Grade 6 production of Robin Hood. I mention this as the majority of students on Tuesday’s championship soccer team are performing in the play tonight.
This is a concrete example of how Waldorf Education provides amazing learning experiences for our children. Standing ovation for the students and the faculty.
Wishing everyone a lovely long weekend.
Conor
KEY DATES
SEE YOU TONIGHT!! Thursday, May 15 @ 6:30 - Gr. 6 Play - Robin Hood
May 16 - 19 - Victoria Day Weekend (PD Day May 16)
Thursday, May 22 - Gr. 5 Olympiad
Thursday, May 29 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Parents are invited to meet their child’s Grade 3 teacher - details to follow.
Sunday June 1, Let’s play ball! Blue Jays at home game with Waldorf Academy
Monday, June 2 evening from 6:30pm - 7:30pm - meet your child‘s Grade 1 Teacher - For parents of SK students going into Grade One, keep an eye on your inboxes. We’ll be sending out an invitation with details soon!
Thursday, June 5 - Gr, 7/8 Play - Moliere’s Play The Miser (first performed on September 9, 1668!)
WALDORF ACADEMY IS A SOCCER SCHOOL
Congratulations to the co-ed Under 12 team on winning the outdoor soccer tournament today. Undefeated with four wins and one tie!
An awesome team achievement. It has been many years since Waldorf Academy has hoisted a sports banner in the gym! We’ll turn it into a celebration.
Our team has made the school proud and we thank the players (and their parents!) for digging in and pulling off the win, quite an accomplishment. Thank you to Coach Isaac for your leadership.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL AT BAT
SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 1 - Step up to the plate, and join us for a group Waldorf - Blue Jays Game
Community Council has reserved a block of 100 seats for the Blue Jays game on June 1st at 1:37pm. Tickets are $24 (adults) and $12 (children under 14). Reserve your seats here and e-transfer payment to rachel.percy@gmail.com by May 21st to secure your spot.
Community Council Leadership
We are delighted to announce that Amrit Kaillon has stepped up to join returning Community Council co-chair Charlotte Agnew for the 2025-26 school year. Amrit has been the driving force behind this year's hot lunch program, and her leadership will be a great gift to the parent community.
ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH
What are some of the bridges between cultures that we enjoy? Food? Music? Literature? Comedy? The Arts?
Waldorf Parents are amazing! Students in Grade 3 enjoyed a feast for the senses with an Asian Heritage Month celebration full of conviviality and tasty fun. Thanks Waldorf parents!
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.
The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2025 is: “Unity in Diversity: The Impact of Asian Communities in Shaping Canadian Identity”. This theme acknowledges the abundance of diversity present among Asian Canadian communities, and how this richness has contributed to building a unifying Canadian identity. The diverse nature of Asian Canadian communities is considered as one of their strengths, just as it is in our Canadian identity.
MAYFAIR - More Pictures from our community!
Our thanks to everyone who helped make it possible! An unforgettable celebration of Spring.
DISPATCHES FROM - The Play’s The Thing……
Grade 6 - Robin Hood - See you tonight at 6:30 pm. Call time for student actors is 5:30. Please invite friends, families and neighbours as the bigger the audience is, the more exciting it is for the students. As well, please let Ms. Bender know how many people you will be bringing to the show so that we can space the chairs accordingly.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN to 4-7 year olds
Led by Ms. Garcia, we’re excited to announce that registration is now open for this year’s summer camp. The theme for camp will be: The Living Earth: A Journey Through Nature’s Wonders.”
*NEW* In previous years Summer Camp included students 4 to 6 year olds, but this year we have opened it to 4-7 year olds.
Camp Details: 6 weeks as follows:
Week #1- Camp is open to Kindergarten AND Grades 1 to 5 students.
The theme for Grades 1 to 5 camp week will be “Nature Quest” exploring the four elements — Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
Week #2 through Week #6 is for children ages 4 to 7 years old. Daily schedule and activities to follow.
**Children must be 4 years old by the start of the Summer Camp as outlined in the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Dates:
Week #1: June 16th to 20th
Week #2: June 23rd to 27th
Week #3 June 30th to July 4th (4 day week, no camp on Canada Day)
Week #4 July 7th to 11th
Week #5 July 14th to 18th
NO CAMP - July 21st to 25th. The Child Care center is closed for this week.
Week #6 July 28th to August 1st
Location: 250 Madison Ave.
Registration Deadline: May 23rd, 2025
Spots are limited, so we encourage you to register soon to secure your child’s place. We can’t wait to share this magical summer experience with your children!
**When you reach the payment portion of the camp registration please do not use the fast check out button only use the paypal button. At that point you can select your payment method and it will process your payment.
IN THE COMMUNITY
For all of our families on the East Side, Pine Project is hosting a Campfire dinner nature night May 27
Cyclists, Don’t forget June is Bike Month! - From Cycle Toronto
From Cycle Toronto’s Newsletter
It’s your favourite cyclists’ favourite month – Bike Month! This June, ring in bike month with Cycle Toronto as we congest a cargo-tonne of events in 30 days. Bike month is for all people of all riding abilities. It’s a chance to learn new skills, develop old ones, connect with your community and celebrate your favourite two-wheeled machine (more or less two but who’s counting?). And be sure to join on Wednesday, June 4th for the annual Bike to Work Day group commute and pancake breakfast.” Calendar of events here.
Group ride anyone?
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