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A Warm Welcome to Grade 1 with Schuyler
Grade 1 Sunflower Ceremony The first day of Grade 1 at Sunrise Waldorf School is a moment children carry with them for a lifetime. It...
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Jun 113 min read


Honouring the Foundation: The Journey of the Sunrise Waldorf Foundation Stone
The re-laying of the Foundation Stone, after many years of waiting, became a pivotal moment of connecting with the past while moving into...
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Apr 305 min read


The Growing Season: Addressing responsible land use, food security, and community building through edible gardens
Set in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Sunrise Waldorf School finds its home in an area abundant with...
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Jun 5, 20244 min read


Reflections from Parenthood: How a kindergarten transformed my world
I’ve often heard the saying or sentiment that parenting isn’t for the faint of heart. And it is true; parents get tested, over and over...
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Apr 23, 20242 min read


21 Ideas for Family Fun in the Valley this Summer
The summer holidays are fast approaching, and parents and children alike are already starting to imagine the long weeks ahead, perhaps...
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May 31, 20237 min read


A Grade 7 Trip on a Tall Ship
by Hans-Peter Mothes In Grade 7 history we have arrived at the Renaissance and the Age of Explorations and Discoveries, we study the...
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May 16, 20239 min read


5 Reasons Class Plays are an Important Part of Waldorf Education
At Sunrise, the end of each school year is marked by class play announcements that appear in abundance like sprouts in our market garden....
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Apr 26, 20233 min read


Nurturing Resilience in Children
As parents, we want our children to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace and confidence. To this end, and from an early age, children...
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Apr 12, 20237 min read


Resilience: Coping in a Changing World
Resilience. Many of us have heard of it, and read about it on blogs or in parenting books. But do we understand it? As adults, we know...
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Feb 28, 20236 min read


Create a Candlemas Nature Garden Centrepiece
Candlemas is celebrated on February 2nd, coinciding with Imbolc, Groundhog Day, Persephone Day and St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland. It is a...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read


Swapping Houses, Cars, Pets and Schools: Two Waldorf Families Embrace Adventure
The Goldbach family (left), and the Lohsen family (right). Photo credit: Anna-Lena Goldbach and Michaela Lohsen This past term, Sunrise...
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Dec 21, 20224 min read


Advent Spirals in Waldorf Education
A glowing initiation into the darkest time of year. The Advent Spiral, also called an Advent Garden, Winter Garden, or Winter Spiral, is...
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Nov 23, 20224 min read


The Hero’s Journey Comes to Sunrise
Are you ready to be a hero? This year, we at Sunrise Waldorf School (Sunrise) have chosen to work with a theme for this school year – the...
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Nov 2, 20224 min read


The Four Temperaments in Waldorf Education: Tips for Parents
"The temperaments alone make all multiplicity, beauty and fullness of life possible.” – Rudolf Steiner Does your child have boundless...
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May 11, 20226 min read


Just in Time for Spring Break! Waldorf-Inspired Spring Crafts and Activities
Spring is here! Bulbs are growing, birds are singing, and at Sunrise, we’re getting ready for spring break. Here are some fun crafts and...
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Mar 30, 20224 min read


A peek inside: what’s happening in the classrooms
The oldest musical instrument that archeologists discovered a few years ago is a 40,000 years old bone flute. Singing, dancing, and...
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Mar 16, 20221 min read


6 Ways Children Benefit From Waldorf Education in the Upper Grades
Grade 5 play "The Odyssey" Waldorf preschools and Kindergartens are known and loved for their wholesome approach to early childhood...
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Mar 2, 20225 min read


10 Books for Truth and Reconciliation Day
The new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is this week (Friday, September 30). While Orange Shirt Day has raised awareness of...
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Feb 16, 20225 min read


Council: A Powerful Practice for Nourishing Community
At the heart of Sunrise Waldorf School is a strong sense of community. One tool that keeps us connected is Council where people come...
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Feb 3, 20224 min read


Waldorf-Inspired Advice on Enjoying Time With Children Over the Holidays
Time and space for everyday magic creativity and togetherness may be the perfect balm for the stress of living in an increasingly...
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Jan 25, 20225 min read
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