The Vancouver Waldorf School is an independent
Waldorf school
Waldorf education, also known as Steiner education, is based on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy. Its educational style is holistic, intended to develop pupils' intellectual, artistic, and practical ...
with preschool, kindergarten and grades 1 to 12.
[Catherine Barr]
Cat's Eye: Waldorf School
''North Shore Outlook'', March 25, 2009. Accessed 2009-03-31. The administrative offices, early childhood centre, and grade school are located at 2725 St Christophers Road in
North Vancouver,
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
. The high school is at a separate location in
Edgemont Village and the Lifeways childcare centre is in Moodyville. The curriculum includes an emphasis on experiential learning.
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The school is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.AWSNA Member School List - Canada]
Accessed 2009-03-31.
See also
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Waldorf education
Waldorf education, also known as Steiner education, is based on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy. Its educational style is holistic, intended to develop pupils' intellectual, artistic, and practical ski ...
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Curriculum of the Waldorf schools
In the curriculum of the Waldorf schools, much of the education in academic subjects takes place in blocks, generally of 3–5 weeks duration. Each pupil generally writes and illustrates a self-created textbook representing the material learned ...
References
Elementary schools in British Columbia
High schools in British Columbia
Private schools in British Columbia
Waldorf schools in Canada
Educational institutions in Canada with year of establishment missing
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