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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...
Exploring 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...
Media 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...
Join 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...
Ringwood Waldorf’s Magical Xmas Bazaar is all set for 7th of December
• Come and see the gnomes in their homes and get your Christmas stocking fillers Xmas shoppers looking for artisan gifts with a fantastic day out are in luck as Ringwood Waldorf School has announced details of its Christmas Bazaar! The...
Join 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...
The 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...
Foodbank 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...
Ringwood 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...
A Weekend of Celebrations
Come celebrate with us! We would like to invite everyone in the local community and those who have had contact with our school in the last 50 years to please come and join us this September for a weekend of...
After 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)...
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...
Drawing Classes
Are you interested in trying something new, acquiring new skills or developing existing ones? Join us in a friendly and supportive atmosphere where you can practice your passion, engage in creative training, and share ideas with like-minded individuals, regardless of...
Ringwood Waldorf School Celebrates 50 Years !
Join us on September 14th-15th, 2024 for a weekend of celebrations. All community members, including teachers, students, parents, educators, colleagues, and alumni, are invited for a weekend of music, activities, games, storytelling, talks, and food. Spread the word! RWS 50th...
The Art Room Workshops
The art room at Ringwood Waldorf School is a vibrant space, used for art, history and art history lessons. It also hosts adult education courses and weekly workshops open to students, parents and friends. If interested, check out the workshops and...
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...