Kelowna Waldorf School

I am a public school teacher and I am always delighted to receive a Kelowna Waldorf graduate into my classroom. It is my experience that Kelowna Waldorf students are a very unique breed in that they are generally very grounded and mature individuals. They bring with them a level of self awareness that we should all aspire to. When it comes to academics, I am always impressed by their keenness and their refreshing attitude toward learning, which sadly you just don’t see that often in students that have come through the mainstream setting. These children also have a multi dimensional foundation and advanced knowledge base that often leads to them skipping ahead a grade or a level once they begin in our school. I have been so intrigued by the many Waldorf grads that have come through my classroom over the years that I have begun studying the fundamentals of Waldorf Education and have imparted many concepts within my own teachings in my public school realm.
8 years ago (31-07-2017)

My son went to Kelowna Waldorf K to grade 8 and came out as a self confident young man. Strong opinions , and the ability to embrace new ideas and accept people for who they are. Now in high school honours in math , awards for work ethic , and participation in class discussions exploring new ideas or debating old ones values. He can definitely get under my skin as he will not back down from a point of view unless you have a solid argument as to why he needs to change his, because I said so, is not enough. Having the ability to question authority In a respectful way takes courage and tremendous self confidence which he has. I recommend this school to anyone who wants a child who is able to assess the information presented to them and make their own decisions. Also with the self assuredness to question their teachers and others on differing points of view. I believe with the education and foundation given to him at the Kelowna Waldorf School, he will always be a leader and not a blind follower as so many are in society today. There is hope for the future .... thank you Kelowna Waldorf.
8 years ago (14-09-2017)

The Kelowna Waldorf School is a quality education with good hearted, caring educators. Children receive an artistic, developmentally based education that integrates the whole child. The celebrations and festivals offer community and connection for families. The curriculum encourages the growth of individual strengths and confidence in the children. Many positives to explore in this school!
8 years ago (17-05-2017)

This will be our fourth year at KWS in September and I am so grateful for everything the Waldorf organization has done for our entire family. Besides the wonderfully engaging and creative curriculum that my daughter has embraced and thrived in, the sense of community, team building and cooperation among parents and faculty is beyond compare. It's because of this that it saddens me to see such slanderous (and some transparent) reviews from former parents. Waldorf's founding father would be the first to point out that this type of education is not for the closed-minded. There is no room for pettiness and vengefulness in a Waldorf conscience. It is a system of compassion, inclusiveness and generosity of spirit. It is also one where human weakness is acknowledged and forgiven. So in keeping with this, I hope that all potential future KWS parents will take in to account ALL of these reviews with an open mind and dig deeper than Google's shallow surface to find the truth. If Waldorf is for your family, you'll know it in your heart :)
8 years ago (08-08-2017)

We send our 9 year old to KWS and have been doing so for a several years. For us, KWS offers a Waldorf education (an approach we strongly believe in) within a committed and caring community of real people. Our son is well on his way to becoming a strong, happy, creative and engaged young man which we credit in very large part to KWS.
8 years ago (11-08-2017)