by Bianca Huizinga | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Experiential Learning: Why Children Learn Best by Doing A growing body of international research confirms what many educators have long understood: children learn best when they are actively involved in what they are learning. This approach is known as experiential...
by Bianca Huizinga | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Education Designed for a Different Time — and One That Still Serves the Future This TED Talk by Aylon Samouha offers an important reminder: modern schooling is not broken. It is doing exactly what it was designed to do — over a century ago. Schools were built to...
by Bianca Huizinga | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Education Listens to the Child This poem by Let’s Make A Difference gives voice to an experience many children struggle to put into words. It speaks of classrooms that prioritise compliance over connection, performance over presence, and measurement over meaning....
by Nicci | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Our 2025 Growing Together newsletter reflects on a remarkable year at The Waldorf School and The High School at Rosemary Hill. From kindergarten rhythms and hands-on learning experiences like the Grade 3 Wheat Journey, to entrepreneurial projects, festivals,...
by Bianca Huizinga | Dec 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
What Should Children Study in the Age of AI? This question was sparked by a reel shared by The Economist, reflecting a growing concern among educators and parents alike: when technology is evolving faster than school curricula, what truly prepares children for the...
by Bianca Huizinga | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Class Plays Matter in Waldorf EducationMore than a performance — part of the curriculum In Waldorf schools, the class play is never simply a show at the end of term. It is a carefully held part of the curriculum and a rich learning process that unfolds over weeks...
