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An Introduction to Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy

A parent education series
  • Why do Waldorf students spend so much time drawing and painting?
  • Do all Waldorf schools share the same curriculum?
  • Do Waldorf teachers actually teach anything academic?
  • What is anthroposophy and why do Waldorf teachers talk about it?

Enrolling your child in a Waldorf school can lead to a lot of questions and a great deal of discovery!

The Waldorf movement grows out of an impulse to find a healthy way for human beings to interact with each other and come together as a community.  Waldorf schools often boasts a thriving community that enriches, educates, and supports the whole family.

At IWS, we are working hard to develop a set of activities that help parents know more about our school’s ethos and practices. By doing so, we hope to connect our parents to the Waldorf curriculum and create a stronger support system for our students that spans from school to home.

We are now offering a 4-workshop parent education series to our current and prospective parents as well as the public at large. We welcome anyone who is interested in knowing more about anthroposophy and Waldorf education!

9 am to 1 pm for introduction to anthroposophy and Waldorf education; or

9 to 10:30 am for introduction to anthroposophy only

Feb 22, Mar 14, Apr 25, May 16, Jun 13, 2020 (Saturdays)

For public: $1,600 for 4 full workshops or $1,000 for first session only

For IWS parents: $400 for 4 workshops

The workshops will be delivered by IWS class teachers

Island Waldorf School

1/F 71-77 Smithfield,
Kennedy Town,
Hong Kong

February 22, 2020, Saturday

Session 1 –
Who was Rudolf Steiner? A biography.

Session 2 –
Overview of child development from 0 to 21 years.
Early years curriculum.

Session 3 –
Artistic experience

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, this session is cancelled and its content will be combined with those in the other sessions.

March 14, 2020, Saturday

Session 1 –

Three-foldedness and four bodies: Fundamental concepts we work with in Waldorf Education that help us to understand the growing child?

Session 2 –
Lower school (Classes 1 to 3): Child development and how the curriculum meets this age group.

Session 3 –
Artistic experience

April 25, 2020, Saturday

Session 1 –
What is the picture of evolution behind our understanding of child development?

Session 2 –
Lower school (Classes 4 and 5): Child development and how the curriculum meets this age group.

Session 3 –
Artistic experience

May 16, 2020, Saturday

Session 1 –
The path of self development: How can I develop these faculties of spiritual perception?

Session 2 –
Middle School (Classes 6 to 8): Child development and how the curriculum meets this age group.

Session 3 –
Artistic experience

Jun 13, 2020, Saturday

Session 1 –
Karma and Reincarnation: Have I been here before?
How can I see the unfolding of destiny in my own biography?

Session 2 –
Upper school (classes 9 to 12): Child development and how the curriculum meets this age.

Session 3 –
Artistic experience

Our highest aim must be to develop young people who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.

– Rudolf Steiner

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