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Class 12 Projects 2024
Class 12 pupils invite you to their project presentations from 6 pm on Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th May in Keir Hall. The Waldorf Upper School has a tradition where Class 12 students undertake an extensive self-directed project. These projects...
Open Morning
Friday 10th May 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Guided tours of the school and classrooms | Refreshments with an opportunity to talk to pupils, parents and staff | Talk on Waldorf education with Eurythmy performance | Music and Maypole dancing in the courtyard | Find out...
Dr Michaela Glöckler
Growing Up Healthy in the Digital Media World - a task for parents, experts and the children and young people concerned We are delighted to be able to welcome Dr Michaela Glöckler to Ringwood Waldorf School on Thursday 16th May 2024....
Bothmer Movement Workshop
With Martin Baker at Ringwood Waldorf School on 18th May 9:30 - 17:30. Beginning in 1922 as he arrived to teach at the first Waldorf School in Stuttgart, Germany, Count Friedrich von Bothmer (1883-1941) developed a series of exercises which trace and enhance...
New Baby Group
We are excited to announce that a new baby group for families with babies from birth to walking will begin at RWS in May. Ash Tree Parent and Child Group provides a warm and homely environment for families with young...
Clothes Swap & Toy Fayre
Saturday 27th April Those of you who have been waiting to clear out your toy boxes, wardrobes, reclothe your children in something that fits, or have yourself some eco-shopping, your time has come! This Saturday morning the school hall will...
Creative Discipline – Harmonious Homes
a talk with Australian bestselling Waldorf author Lou Harvey-Zahra Monday 18th March 7 pm to 8.30 pm, Ringwood Waldorf School (EurythmyRoom) Create more harmonious homes and connected families Transform everyday behaviour in a positive way Ideas for happy children from...
As You Like It, a Class 10 Play
The Class 10 Players Present As You Like It by William Shakespeare 7.30 pm Friday 9th February and Saturday 10th February
INTRODUCTORY MORNING
Wednesday 31st January 2024 There will be an Introductory Morning for all visitors and prospective parents on 31st January 2024 from 9.30am - 12 midday. This is a wonderful opportunity for any families interested in the school to tour the classrooms...
Variety Show 2024
Are you ready to show case your incredible talents and have fun doing it? The time has come to take part in our spectacular school Variety Show 2024 on Saturday 24th February at 2pm. We are looking for...
One Day Waldorf Education Seminar
Saturday 18th November 2023 IMAGINATION One Day Waldorf Education Seminar Welcome to our One Day Waldorf Education Seminar on IMAGINATION on Saturday 18th November 2023 from 9.30am-3.30pm. Experience a day of inspiring talks, discussions and Waldorf Classroom Activities from all...
Christmas Bazaar 2023
It's that time again when our thoughts turn to warm cozy fires, hot drinks and the Ringwood Waldorf School Christmas Bazaar! Our events have been running for nearly 30 years and are usually very well attended. It's the highlight of...
An Introduction to Renaissance Art
The history of artistic achievements of humanity bears the marks of the ever-changing inner landscape of the human being, starting in the caves, leading through the various early civilisations artistic manifestations to the triumphal individual accomplishments of the late medieval...
Class 7 Charters
Class 7 have been learning about King Richard I ‘Coeur de Lion’, King John and the Magna Carta. The children created their own class charters which hang proudly on the classroom wall. Laura, Class 7 teacher
Michaelmas Week
The younger children hear stories about how brave St Michael tamed the dragon and they play courage games in the playground. The older children venture into the forest to play Dragon Games and search for the maiden. Good deeds are encouraged around...
The Light Shineth into Darkness
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The next Southern Region Anthroposophical Group talk will be held in our Eurythmy Room on Saturday 7th October. This is a public talk to which everyone is invited. Please see attached poster for details.
Change Campaign
RWS’s student charity group called ’The Change Campaign’ are dedicated to raising money and awareness of good causes. This Michaelmas, they are looking for donations for our local food bank. All donations to be dropped off in the school foyer...
RWS Basketball Club
Attention all basketball enthusiasts in Class Four and up! RWS Basketball Club is back and ready to start on 11th September. I am excited to announce that Basketball Mondays are restarting this academic year. If you are interested in playing,...
Botany, Class Five
Behold the flower, It is the butterfly Bound by the earth! Behold the butterfly, It is the flowerset free by the cosmos! By the age of 10 children are (generally) ready to critically observe the world around them and to get engaged with...
Barn Dance
Everyone is warmly welcome to our 'Back To School Community Barn Dance' on Saturday 2nd September in the hall. There will be live music from our Parents Band, delicious BBQ food and non-alcoholic drinks to share. An excellent...
Circus Skills Mondays
7th and 14th August Circus Skills Mondays Professional Clown Joel Brooks will be running one of his popular circus workshop in Keir Hall on Mondays. Joel will be teaching the children juggling, acrobatics, diabolos, wire walking and more. Ringwood Waldorf...
Summer Holiday Club 2023
7th August to 18th August Once more, we are running our well-loved holiday club with lots to do for six to twelve-year-olds, and we have something new to offer at this year's Summer Holiday Club: hot and cold lunches! Lunches...
Class 12 Play – Dress
CLASS XII PRESENTS DRESS, a comedy in two acts 7.30PM Friday 16th & Saturday 17th June 2023 PARENTAL ADVISORY: This play contains adult themes and strong language. Class 8 and older, only. Younger children will not be admitted to the performance....
Dress, a Class XII play
CLASS XII PRESENTS DRESS, a comedy in two acts 7.30PM Friday 16th & Saturday 17th June 2023 Ringwood Waldorf School PARENTAL ADVISORY: This play contains adult themes and strong language. Class 8 and older, only. Younger children will not be admitted...
Class 12 Project Presentations Review
By Christine Polyblank Last Wednesday and Thursday evening, everyone was invited to hear the Class 12 students present their projects in the hall. Some of the students in Class 12 have been in the school for as many as 15...