Established in 1996, Richmond Waldorf School is a not-for-profit, independent private school in Richmond, Virginia offering a parent/toddler program (18 months to 3 years old), mixed-age kindergarten (3 to 6 years old), elementary school (grades 1-5), and middle school (grades 6-8). We are one of over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide that offer a holistic-inspired approach to education that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
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Richmond Waldorf School welcomes students, families, faculty, staff, and guests of all races, ethnicities, cultural and religious heritages, socio-economic backgrounds, geographic origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, and family structures. We educate our students to respect the dignity of all people and we reject discrimination in all its forms. We seek to create, embrace, support, and nurture a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, connected, honored, and valued.
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Open House: October 19
School Spotlight
“The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”
—Rudolf Steiner
Fairies🧚🏿♂️ cowboys 🤠 witches 🧙♀️ and more teamed up with their buddies to carve pumpkins on Halloween! 🎃 #waldorfeducation #waldorfmiddleschool #waldorfelementaryschool #halloween #eigthgradebuddy
(chalkboards continued) Our fourth graders are deep into Norse mythology— depicted here is the tree Yggdrasil and the nine realms. Seventh grade studied perspective drawing, and will soon take their field trip up to the National Gallery in DC. Sixth graders will dive into Geology both in and outside the classroom as they take a caving field trip this week! #experientiallearning #waldorfelementaryschool #waldorfmiddleschool #rva
In Waldorf classrooms, chalkboard drawings beautifully reflect the curriculum we present our students. In some of our latest chalkboards, the elements come alive in the 5th grade’s study of Botany, Ancient Rome sparks curiosity for the 6th grade, and the story of Adam & Eve shines in 3rd grade. 🍎 A field trip to Carter Mountain and a math story come through a picturesque autumnal scene in 2nd grade. And for our 1st graders, The Golden Goose and The Fisherman and His Wife, both Grimm’s fairy tales, come to life on the chalkboard and in the classroom.
#chalkart #waldorfeducation #waldorfelementaryschool #waldorfmiddleschool #rva #steam
As we kick-off our 2024-2025 Annual Fund, we also celebrate our beloved Biking Program, which has empowered our students with confidence, resilience, and a sense of adventure for a decade.
From the joy of an Early Childhood student pedaling without training wheels for the first time to the sense of accomplishment of an eighth grader completing a 100-mile ride, this program—like so much of our educational approach—equips our students with the skills they need to face what comes next. Recently featured in AWSNA’s School Renewal Magazine, our Biking Program reflects the core tenents of Waldorf education. More than just learning to ride a bike, it teaches our students to navigate new challenges with confidence and independence, much like how we guide them to face the broader world with creativity and courage.
As we travel this path together on our school’s journey, we invite you to support our 2024-2025 Annual Fund. Your gift plays an important part in contributing to the whole, whether it supports our programs, our beloved Faculty, or helps make our school more accessible through financial aid. Visit www.richmondwaldorf.com/annual-fund to make your gift today. Together, we are shaping a bright future for our students and for our school community.
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Our 2024/2025 1st & 8th grade buddies! 🥰 #waldorfeducation #walforfelementaryschool #waldorfmiddleschool #waldorffestivals #roseceremony #8thgradebuddies 📸 @grahamcopeland @_neonghost 🫶👏
Photos from our Rose Ceremony on the first day of school, where we welcomed our 1st grade students to the Grades. Escorted by their new 8th grade buddies, the 1st graders passed through the rose arch to greet their new teacher, Ms Andrassy, and receive their roses. 🌹
The Rose Ceremony marks an important transition for our 1st graders, and is one of the unique ways that the Waldorf approach nurtures children through symbolism, relationships, and community. ❤️ 📸 @grahamcopeland @_neonghost
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