Windows into Waldorf Oct 17, 2025
THIS WEEK’S ISSUE INCLUDES
Director’s Note
Key Dates and happenings
Give & Grow, chess club
Team Track and Field
Dear Community,
It has been a delightful week with the community in full animation. Watching students push their endurance, find ‘wow’ in their discovery, and try new things has been inspiring.
Equally delightful has been the support of our community as the Give and Grow Clothing bin by the front door has been filled a number of times over by generous parents looking to pass along much loved clothing to the next Generation of parents and students.
We’re looking forward to seeing the school in animation at the Give and Grow Clothing Sale on Sunday!
With respect,
Conor
Pushing our Endurance
Thank you to Mr. Ankamah for preparing and leading our Grades 5-8 team to the Track and Field competition and congratulations to our students for all your hard work and participation. The team exuberance was inspiring to watch. Thanks as well to those parents who attended to cheer on our team! Photos courtesy of Mr. Grusmao
Grade 7 Lesson Book page
KEY DATES & HAPPENINGS
The school-wide Calendar of upcoming events can be found here.
Sunday, Oct. 19: from 10:00 - 2:00 - Give and Grow (details below)
Tuesday Oct. 21: Chess Club! - Inaugural after school chess club for students (details below)
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Waldorf Academy Open House for prospective students
Thursday, Nov. 6th and Friday, Nov. 7th: Parent-Teacher conferences - An announcement to book time slots and information on availability will be sent out in the coming weeks.
Wednesday Nov. 19: AGM
Sunday Nov. 30: Winter Fair
See you Sunday, Oct. 10 from 10:00 - 2:00 at Give and Grow!
Fun, Fashionable and For the Planet
Community Council putting a loop in the linear economy
Donations still welcome! (accepted up to Oct. 17)
What: New and gently worn clothing and gear for kids aged 14 and under, including footwear, outwear, accessories and Halloween costumes.
When: Sunday October 19 from 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Where: School gymnasium
Details:
Bring your own tote bags
CASH ONLY
Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and treats while you shop and socialize!
For Donations:
Drop off at school in the donation box in the school lobby from Oct 6 - October 17
If your donations are larger than a garbage bag, please text Charlotte or Sarah to arrange drop off.
Amrit and Charlotte
Knitting Circle was a ‘happening event’! Three tables long and full of creativity and mirth.
Tuesdays - weekly onwards from 8:30am - 10:00am - Join Us!
What a delight to see so many parents after drop off knitting their magic in our beautiful Arts Studio earlier this week. The patterns and stories were so warm and inviting. There’s always room for more! Join us next Tuesday, same time and place!
After School Chess Club on Tuesdays!
We are excited to announce a new after school club offering! Indeed, all students in Grades 4–8 are welcome to join the inaugural Waldorf AcademyChess Club. Led by Mr. Bharati (dad to Kairav and Talen), Mr. Buchbinder, and Mr. Jones, this club will meet every Tuesday from
October 21 through November 25, inThe Cedar Room, from 3:30 to 4:30.
All skill and experience levels are welcome.Chess Clubis a great way to build spatial imagination and logic while practicing fair play, patience, and learning from mistakes (core skills for turning adversity into strength).Most of all, it will be a chance to have fun with friends in a relaxed environment once a week. Spaces are limited, and we’d love to see you there. Sign-up sheet forthcoming.
Cost: $35 for the six week session.
DISPATCHES from the CLASSROOM
Every once in a while we’ll share with the community a story or activity that says “This is what Waldorf is all about.”
Kindergarten tending to the Garden
Today’s activities include Kindergarteners harvesting potatoes from their garden to make their famous ‘Stone Soup’ and Grade 7 learning about Africa through music.
Grade 7 - Main Lesson Block on Africa
As we all know, a Waldorf main lesson block is a concentrated period of study, typically lasting 3 to 4 weeks, where students focus intensely on a single subject each morning for about two hours.
This method replaces daily, short periods of multiple subjects with deep immersion in one, allowing students to "go deep not wide". The blocks rotate throughout the year, and the learning within a block is recorded by students in a handwritten and illustrated "main lesson book".
Here are some images from today’s drumming circle where music and rhythm and community come to life! Thank you African Drums and Art Crafts Saikou for your incredible teaching!
OPEN HOUSE DATE FOR FALL 2026 STUDENT COHORT - OCT 22
Our Open House inviting prospective parents to come and explore all Waldorf has to offer for the Sept. 2026 School Year is Oct. 22.
We’ll spend an afternoon sharing our approach to education highlighted with classroom snapshots celebrating all things Waldorf.
When: Wednesday, October 22 from 1:00 - 3:00
Want to help or have suggestions on what we should highlight? Need help with your “Why did you chose Waldorf elevator pitch?” Let us know! admissions@waldorfacademy.org .
Child Care Parents!
Join us for a Kinder Campfire and Playdate Nov. 22
Kindergarten Teachers Ms. Ciepielewski and Ms. Lennox will be Hosting a Kinder Campfire Morning at Waldorf Academy - NOV 22 from 10:00 - 11:30 to share with you what you can expect coming to JS next year. Check your e-mails for the invitation to RSVP.
