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Welcome to Calgary Waldorf School

Calgary Waldorf is more than just a school. We are a diverse, passionate, and engaged community bound by our shared commitment to doing good in the world. We know that creativity is the currency of the future, and that education is about more than the acquisition of information: it is about cultivating a sense of wonder.

Education

Waldorf education addresses the learning needs of the whole child, developing: clarity in thought, balance in feeling and conscience and initiative in action.

The Waldorf approach recognizes that children have distinct, age-related educational and emotional needs that unfold through stages of their development.

Balanced

To meet these needs, the Calgary Waldorf School’s rich and challenging curriculum carefully balances academic, artistic and practical activities to stimulate intelligence and encourage creativity.

Nurturing

Our nurturing social environment helps children develop exceptional interpersonal skills, self-confidence and self-reliance, fostering their own personal integrity and sense of social and environmental responsibility.

Integrated

The Calgary Waldorf School is an independent private school founded in 1985. It offers Parent and Tot programs, Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades One through Nine.

Have a look around our website to explore the unique world of Waldorf education and discover the advantages it can bring for the growth and development of your child.

School News & Events

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  • The Waldorf Faire & Artisan Market

    Saturday, November 23
    10am - 5pm
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    Waldorf Faire
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The Waldorf Approach

This whole-child approach to education is rooted in the Waldorf concepts of "thinking, feeling, willing," and "head, heart, hands." These concepts are based on Dr. Rudolf Steiner's philosophies, and adapted for a changing world. We strive to honour, nurture, and protect the childhood of our students; to guide them into healthy adolescence; and to help them mature in ways that go beyond the simply material aspects of our nature and our world.

News & Articles of Interest

Photo Credit: Christina Ryan

How to choose the right school for your child: Experts offer tips on what to consider
One of our own CWS families shares their journey towards choosing Calgary Waldorf for their children’s education with the Calgary Herald.

Study Finds Students Learn Better on Paper
Waldorf education fosters cognitive development, deep comprehension, and builds motor skills which are crucial to children’s overall development. Current research continues to back up Waldorf’s ‘slow’ tech approach by showing that paper is better than screens.

The importance of giving children an unhurried childhood
We offer a balanced approach, with plenty of time for children to play and explore, while also providing a joyful and well-rounded education

Prospective Families

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Waldorf Social Media

Engaging in hand-focused activities like knitting, woodworking, gardening, or baking grounds us as humans, bringing our minds, hearts, and hands together in a unified, centred experience. #waldorfeducation #waldorfschool #handwork #yyckids
We are deeply grateful for the generous contributions to Calgary Waldorf during this year’s Annual Giving Campaign! Your support directly impacts our students, enriching their educational experiences and helping us build a thriving community. T
From garden to table! In Waldorf kindergartens, children eat together to nurture a sense of community, rhythm, and reverence for food. Mealtime is seen as a shared, intentional experience where children practice gratitude, patience, and care for ea
Today is the great Pumpkin Walk! Students spent time this morning carving their jack o' lanterns, with Middle School students helping their younger buddies through the process.