Waldorf education was founded during a unique and critical time in history. In the aftermath of WWI, Rudolf Steiner created an education which honors the human spirit. The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt across the globe. During this unique and critical time in our history, we continue that work to adapt and provide a safe and quality curriculum that stays true to our identity as a Waldorf school.
RWS is currently offering on-campus instruction. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic affected all schools in the Spring of 2020, we began our Distance Learning program, taking Waldorf education beyond the classrom. We implemented and adapted our curriculum, holding these principals for our work with students, parents, and colleagues:
- Community – We value the strength of our community in its whole and in its constituent parts: the parents, the individual classes, the teachers, the students, the board, and the administration.
- Collaboration – Although farther apart in distance, we must work more collaboratively than ever. We appreciate the support of the parents as they move into a new role in their children’s education.
- Consistency – We are creating a new rhythm to meet the children in this new situation. We continue to develop teaching that is developmentally appropriate, artistically engaging, and academically challenging.
Improved Distance Learning Guidelines & Expectations
We have taken into account many suggestions and concerns about distance learning and reviewed our approach over the spring and summer. For the 2020-2021 school year, enrolled families may opt for “At Home Learning”, so that their child receives a Waldorf education while learning remotely. The RWS Pedagogical Task Team created guidelines and expectations for delivering distance learning, should we need to use that method again. Please see below links to review these documents.
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Michaelmas Field Day Games! 🌈🐉 🎉
We had an amazing time celebrating our school community as our grades students worked together in teams and cheered each other on! Students participated in play and feats of courage and strength, collaborating to achieve goals and rise to the challenge of the day. ❤️
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Some photos from our beautiful Michaelmas Pageant performed by our grades students last week. Thank you to @somermojica 📸 for capturing these special moments.
May we all find the courage to face our challenges, overcome our fears, and persist against darkness. ❤️🐉🗡️
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Join us at Eternity Church on Sunday, October 20 at 4:30 pm for a performance by the Wagner & Kong Cello and Piano Duo. Performing works by Chopin, Brahms, Martinů, Sollima, & Bach. Reception with musicians to follow.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children. All RWS strings students will receive a free ticket. All proceeds benefit our music students!
Buy your tickets online— https://shorturl.at/sL2S4
For more event details or any questions, contact Alexandra Mazeres .
It’s almost here! We’re baking bread, singing songs, and practicing our parts in preparation for Michaelmas this Friday, 9/27! Our Grades Pageant begins at 8:20 am, with Field Day Games kicking off at 10:30 am. We will be celebrating together as a school community as our grades students share teams, cheer each other on, participate in play and feats of courage and strength, and collaborate to achieve goals.
It’s a busy but short day, with 1/2 day pickup at 11:45 for Early Childhood classes, 12 noon for Grades. 🐉🎶❤️ #waldorfeducation #michaelmas #waldorffestivals #rva
Discover the difference! Attending an Open House gives a full picture of Waldorf Education and the offerings at Richmond Waldorf School.
Parents and children are invited to this all-school event. Spend time exploring our classrooms and grounds, speak with our faculty and parent community, and participate in interactive workshops. We look forward to having you here to experience our active, hands-on approach to learning.
Registration is open through the Ravenna portal, www.richmondwaldorf.com/visit-us .
Reach out to Alexandra Mazeres, Director of Enrollment & Development at with any questions.
Some moments from our Back to School Picnic this month. Our laid-back picnic included popcorn, popsicles, playtime, and even a Pop-Up Book Giveaway!
Extra special thank you to the PA for helping coordinate the leftover book donation to Friends of Richmond Public Library! 📚💗🧺☀️🌈 #waldorfeducation #rva #letthemplay #waldorfearlychildhood #waldorfelementaryschool #waldorfmiddleschool
“The lifeline of Waldorf has been invaluable for our family. I feel that we get a good balance of Zoom time and self/parent-instruction time and am thrilled by how well our teachers have adapted…..I commend Mr. Trostli, Ms. Mac, Ms. Baranova, Mr. Thornton, and Ms. Walker for keeping the kids engaged, and for being a familiar, loving presence in our home.”
—RWS Parent
