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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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Open House
Saturday, January 18, 2025 10:00am – Noon
Come and explore our Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms with your child and meet our teachers in the Kinderwing. Families with children entering Grades One to Nine are invited to drop in and visit the main school.
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Calgary Waldorf Alumni - Connect With Us!
Alumni students, parents, and faculty - please update us with your email address so we can keep in touch. This is how we will send your Waldorf Faire invitation.
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The Waldorf Faire & Artisan Market
Thank you to all our volunteers, artisans, and guests for making it a great event!
Save the Date: Next year’s Faire is Saturday, November 22, 2025.
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 RyanHow 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
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