It’s an exciting week for third graders as they begin their introduction to stringed instruments. Music instruction progresses alongside students’ development, moving from voice and movement to the recorder to stringed instruments midway through the third grade year. Students are eager to take on the challenge of the violin or cello as they continue to build fine and gross motor skills.

At the start of their strings journey, the ringing and singing tones of the open strings of the instruments are learned through songs that are sung while the strings are plucked. By the end of the third grade year, the students will be playing simple folk songs with the bow. Along the way, the children are practicing at home and honing their new skills.

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The Middle School years are filled with immense growth and change. At Richmond Waldorf School, our students are nurtured in small classes by teachers and peers who care about them.

Our middle schoolers dive deep into subject matter, often involving experiential learning. During their work in Geology, they quite literally dive into the caves; during their study of Shakespeare, they take in a performance at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriar’s Playhouse. Extracurriculars are embedded into our curriculum, with each grade having a class play. Team sports take an inclusive approach, and our 5th through 8th graders compete together with enthusiasm.

Interested in seeing how your student can strengthen their love of learning with the Waldorf approach? Visit our upcoming Open House on January 15th and reach out to or call 804-377-8024 ext 3.

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Preserving childhood is one of the foundations of Waldorf education, and our Early Childhood program allows for play-based exploration through Kindergarten. If you are looking for a gentle age-appropriate introduction to school for your child, Waldorf education is here for you.

Children who are 3-years-old and up are eligible for either a 3-day or 5-day mixed-aged classroom where they can learn and grow with our experienced and caring faculty.

Priority applications are due January 15th (rolling admission to follow). Visit us to experience the Waldorf difference in person on January 15th at 4 pm for our afternoon Open House.

Other questions? Visit our website or contact Alexandra Mazeres or 804-377-8024 ext 3 to learn how Waldorf could be a good fit for your family.

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From the calm reverence of Spiral Walk, to the vibrancy of Holiday Faire, to the beauty and joyfulness of the Winter Concert and Festival of Lights - December has offered us many opportunities to celebrate the season as a community. Thank you for joining us and making these moments possible.

Wishing our students, families, teachers, and staff a restful break!...

Join us tomorrow night (12/18) at 6:30 pm for an all-school evening celebration of the winter solstice. The Upper Grades 5 - 8 Choir and Orchestras will perform pieces that portray light, darkness, and peace. Our 4th grade will present a seasonal verse, and all students and families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing many of you there, as we come together as a community one last time before Winter Break!...

Come celebrate the season at RWS! Holiday Faire is two days away. Join us this Saturday (12/13) from 11 am to 3 pm for crafts, live music, delicious food, and shopping from over 20 local vendors....