Windows into Waldorf Nov. 27, 2025
THIS WEEK’S ISSUE INCLUDES
Key Dates and Happenings
Get your Tickets to the Winter Fair!
Dear Waldorf Community,
If you drop into our Art Centre today you may mistake it for a holiday workshop. Parents and grandparents are busy crafting items that provide the finishing touches of magic that enhance our Winter Fair this Sunday. It is hard to ignore the excitement in the halls as the preparations begin in earnest - in fact the hallways are filled with boxes and tables lined up ready for volunteers to transform our school into a winter wonderland of epic proportions. If you have not already secured your tickets don’t miss out, see the information in the Winter Fair section below.
The effort and planning for this event is exceptional. It is clearly a gift given out of love: the organizers and volunteers are not working for a successful event, they are working to create a place of wonder for children. We live in a time when experiences that engage our sense of wonder are difficult to find.
Enjoy the weekend and see you at the Winter Fair!
Conor
Head of School
KEY DATES & HAPPENINGS
The school-wide Calendar of upcoming events can be found here.
Sunday Nov. 30: Community-wide Winter Fair (get your tickets!)
Friday Dec. 5: Parent song circle 8:30 - 9:15 (all welcome!)
Wednesday Dec. 10: Parent Festival - A celebration of learning
Thursday Dec. 11: Grades 2-8 will be attending a musical adaptation of Narnia at the Soulpepper Theatre's Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Winter Fair
Sunday November 30th. General admission is from 10am-2pm. Families with kids under 4 years old can get early entry starting at 9am.
From meeting the Good Witch, to visiting the Snowdrop Market to walking in the enchanted Woodland Pond, the Winter Fair promises something for everyone.
The ticket purchasing website is now live here.
You can also purchase tickets for our 50/50 draw as a ticket add-on. Another great way to help support your school!
Have you checked out the Silent Auction yet?
The accompanying Winter Silent Auction started on November 16, 2025 at 06:00 PM and will end on December 02, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Lots of wonderful contributions from the community (what talent!) and great gift ideas!
Why we Winter Fair -
Our Nov. 30 Winter Fair, lovingly organized by our incredible Community Council, is a cherished tradition filled with music and joy that helps bring true seasonal spirit to our community.
In a time when the din of the mall and commercial bustle of the holiday season can sometimes eclipse a time intended for family and community connection, we invite everyone to join us for a day of awe and wonder. Read our Blog on Why We Winter Fair, plus see last year’s highlights on Video & INSTAGRAM
DISPATCHES FROM THE CLASSROOM
Grade 2 Parents! Our first Book Club gathering at 6pm in the Grade Two classroom. We’ll enjoy tea and some delicious treats as we chat and share our thoughts on the book Hold On to Your Kids. The book addresses children's peer-focused development, family influence, and offers ways to affirm parental bonds.
Grade 2 & 3 make Kindling Kit Fire Starters. We are a community that loves camping and embracing nature. Everyone knows preparation is required before we go out to adventure. In Grades 2 & 3 Nature Studies Class, the students made fire starter kits that will be for sale at the vendor's market at the Winter Fair.
A Glimpse into Grade 5 Music from Ms. Hilts
Earlier, the Grade 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to perform for one another in small groups. Each student was paired with one or two students and was given a small piece to learn independently over the course of a few weeks. Students needed to pay attention to time signatures, rhythms, and staying together with the group by following along with the beat. All of the students did very well. We are now focusing on our group instrumental piece “All through the night”, which will most likely be featured in the upcoming Parent Festival. Students are continuing to practice their rhythm/music dictation and music analysis skills in our Thursday afternoon lessons. They have enjoyed learning a new round “Samba Chill” and recently added choreography to this upbeat, energetic song.
IN THE COMMUNITY
In their recent 8-80 Cities newsletter under the “what we are reading” they draw attention that
The article by Erin Sagen explores why fewer children in the U.S. ride bikes today compared to previous generations. Key factors include: safety concerns, urban design, cultural shifts, technology & lifestyle and equity issues. The piece argues that reversing this trend requires investment in bike-friendly infrastructure, cultural change toward active transportation, and policies that prioritize kids’ independence and outdoor mobility.
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