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What is Ringwood Waldorf’s take on the implementationof VAT into independent schools?
All of us at Ringwood Waldorf School are deeply disappointed by the Government’s decision to implement a 20% VAT on private and independent education, effective January 2025—just six weeks away. As a school and alongside being a member of Waldorf UK, we have lobbied tirelessly to raise awareness about Waldorf Schools and the unique education…
Read MoreExploring the Unique Educational Approach at Ringwood Waldorf School
At Ringwood Waldorf School, the educational philosophy is distinctively different from traditional state education in the UK and is much more akin to the educational style and set up across Europe. This blog post delves into some of the key aspects that set the school apart, following a recent discussion with School Lead Geli Patrick.…
Read MoreMedia Education: A Waldorf Perspective
Join us for an illustrated talk for parents and teachers of children aged 0 to 18 on a ‘Media Education: A Waldorf Perspective’ from 4-5.30pm on Saturday the 9th of November at Ringwood Waldorf School. The session will be run by Sven Saar, the co-founder of The Modern Teacher: Education as Art, a part time…
Read MoreJoin us for our Clothes Swap Community Event
Ringwood Waldorf’s next community event is just a few weeks away. Come and join us for our Clothes Swap from 11-2pm on Saturday 16th of November. Babies to adult clothes and lots of tea and cake. A perfect day out…
Read MoreJoin us for our Community Fire Night
Join us for Community Fire Night on October 18th from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM and help class 7 raise funds for its school trip. This event is free to enter and promises a night filled with excitement, entertainment, and delicious food. Fire performers will light up the night with their dazzling displays. Groove to…
Read MoreThe making of Cosmo – our award-winning dragon!
A couple of weekends ago, it was the Ringwood Carnival and for the first time since before the pandemic, Ringwood Waldorf School had a float. And not only that, but we also won several prizes – a first prize and the Michael Lingham-Willgood trophy for Best in Show. The day – with its two processions…
Read MoreFoodbank Donation
Ringwood Foodbank would like to thank Ringwood Waldorf School for your very generous donation of food from your Harvest collection 90 kg was collected – a very generous donation This will feed 9 people 3 meals a day for 3 days while they are in a crisis situation. Thank you.
Read MoreRingwood Waldorf School Celebrates 50 Years of Education with Carnival Wonder and Year-Long Festivities
This Saturday, the enchanting float of Ringwood Waldorf School made a spectacular appearance at the Ringwood Carnival, winning first prize and Best in Show awards – and marking a major milestone – 50 years of Waldorf education in Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest. Founded half a century ago, Ringwood Waldorf School has grown…
Read MoreAfter School Clubs – Basketball Club
Attention Class Four and Up: RWS Basketball Club Returns! Exciting news—Basketball Mondays are back, starting 16th September! If you’re eager to play, join us every Monday at 3:45 pm in the hall. What to Bring: Basketball £5 (funds will go towards court improvements) Drink bottle Session Details:Duration: 1 hour (3:45 – 4:45 pm)Supervised by a teacherParents can watch…
Read MoreClothes 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 be transformed as the clothes swap and toy fayre begins. Here’s how you can take…
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