Trillium Waldorf School
540 Victoria Road North N1E 6Z4 Guelph, ON, Canada

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Trillium Waldorf School Position Statement on Racism in Waldorf Education- A Working Document The Trillium Waldorf School is aware of recent conversations about racism in Waldorf Education. We are listening and committed to making change to address and dismantle systemic racism where it exists. We recognize there are forms of racism and discrimination that are specific to Waldorf education. Indications, narratives or statements made by Rudolf Steiner that are racist or in co...nflict with principles of equity and respect do not inform our way of teaching or being in community. We unquestionably denounce these statements and the harm they cause. We are also committed to continually examining and bringing to light racist impulses stemming from Steiner’s work. It is important that we make concrete steps towards addressing systemic racism in our school and work towards healing racism in our broader culture. Since 2018, our faculty and staff have been working through the Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) training as a way to ensure we can nourish deep change in our community. Many of our faculty have also attended recent international conferences, workshops and trainings focused on social justice within Waldorf Education, and continue to participate in Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)’s related webinars and forums. We commit to researching and addressing the ways in which our school culture might uphold white supremacy, including but not limited to: our hiring practices, our curriculum and events, our outreach and student enrollment and our policies and procedures. In 2020, we are activating a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion committee to guide and support lasting changes. Through these actions, we will strive to better understand how Waldorf culture as a whole can uphold the core principles that enrich our approach to education while transforming narratives that uphold white supremacy in our school. If you, or someone you know, has experienced racism or discrimination in any form at our school and are willing to speak with us about it, we humbly and respectfully invite your feedback. Please contact Christina Kingsbury, member of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee: [email protected]. Please also contact Christina if you are interested in participating in the DEI Committee.

**Fall Parent and Child Classes with Trillium - STARTING SOON!** Trillium is delighted to be offering three Parent and Child classes this fall. REGISTRATION IS OPEN! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!... Beginning next week, Parent and Child classes will take place on Wednesday, Sept 30th, Thursday, Oct 1st, and Friday, Oct 2nd in the morning. *Wednesday's class will be outdoors at Fourfold Farm. *Thursday's class will be held outside at Trillium Waldorf School. *Friday's class will be held outside at Trillium Waldorf School. Classes are $100 (taxes inc.) for the 5-Week session and feature outdoor free play, circle time, snack, and immersion in beautiful, natural settings. Nurture your parenting skllls and build your network of families with young ones. Space is limited and registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact [email protected] today to reserve your family's spot or for more information. Safety of our families, staff and community at Trillium Waldorf School is paramount. P&C classes will be held outdoors, following health and safety protocols.

As we examine our own relationship to race, equity and social justice, we are inspired by the youth in the Waldorf movement who are organizing and speaking out for change.

The Owls and Owlets Parent and Child families had a lovely morning in the woods at Fourfold Farm yesterday. Folks made natural dyes by the fireside and explored the forest as the autumn leaves drifted down. We still have space in our Wednesday Farm program and our Thursday Morning Garden program! Contact [email protected] to register.

What an outstanding first week back to school was had by Trillium students, faculty and staff! It was truly invigorating to be together again. A special thanks to our amazing parents for your efforts in support of our new policies and protocols. We couldn't do it without you and we are thrilled to be connected once again. Enjoy a restful and peaceful weekend.... **A few openings remain in several of our classes. It's not too late to enroll! If you are looking for a dynamic, experiential curriculum for your child's education journey, filled with the arts, music, nature and activities they will remember for a lifetime, email [email protected] or call 519-821-5140 for more information.**

**WELCOME BACK, TRILLIUM STUDENTS AND FAMILIES!** The entire community buzzed with excitement this morning, as Trillium welcomed new families and familiar faces for our first official day of the 2020-2021 school year. We are so delighted to be together again. Thank you to our entire community - faculty, staff, families/volunteers, board and task force - for your herculean efforts in planning a safe return to school.... Let the incredible, inspiring, experiential learning commence!

**Grey skies couldn't cloud over the beauty of this morning's Rose Ceremony at Trillium Waldorf School!** A beloved rite of passage, the Rose Ceremony takes place on the first day of Grade One and on the last day of Grade Eight. Rising Grade One students are ushered by their past KG teachers across a bridge, and welcomed into the Grade School by their new teacher. (This year, our Grade One teacher is Mr. Koop!) Each student also meets their "Grade Eight Buddy," who presents t...hem with a rose. The buddy acts as a friend and mentor, and helps the student navigate the first grade. At the end of school year, the reverse occurs, and the graduating Grade Eight students are congratulated and given a rose by their Grade One buddies. Both are moving ceremonies - there were very few pairs of dry eyes at this morning's event. The ceremony looked a little different this year to abide by health and safety protocols, but was beautiful and beloved by families, students and faculty, nonetheless. Welcome to the Grade School, Grade Ones! Thank you to all families, faculty and staff who helped envision and execute this important event.

Article from CBC, shared by our friends at Skaronhyase'kó:wa The Everlasting Tree School. Back to school is just around the corner. Many schools, including Trillium, are planning on spending as much time outdoors as possible. Here's a look at Indigenous teachings that get students outdoors.

**LIMITED SPOTS FOR FALL 2020 OPEN** Email [email protected] for information re: admissions, fees and our Tuition Adjustment Program (TAP). _____________________ The health and safety of our students, families, faculty, staff and Trillium community are our top priorities - and always have been.... Our return-to-school plan features significant outdoor time. Trillium's curriculum is deeply connected to nature and the human senses, fostered by experiential learning and inspiring activities and programs. Being outdoors is not new to Trillium, and our faculty and staff are excited by the opportunity to further enhance our students' learning in natural environments. Trillium may be the alternative you are looking for. Reach out today at [email protected] for more information. P.S. We have been consistently inspired by our fellow Waldorf Schools around the world as we all navigate the pandemic. We're pretty proud of the structures we have standing on our beautiful school grounds but check out Waldorf School of Cape Cod's innovative outdoor solutions! Shared via Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

**MAKING INSPIRING, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE** LEARN MORE ABOUT TRILLIUM'S TUITION ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM... Trillium Waldorf School is committed to making an enlivening Waldorf education affordable to all families. We demonstrate our commitment to financial accessibility through our Tuition Adjustment Program (TAP). The aim of TAP is to ensure students are accepted into our school regardless of the financial resources of the childs family. In this way, our unique prog...ram adjusts the fees for annual tuition according to a familys household income, making attending our school accessible to all. If you need assistance you are not alone! 65% of our current students receive adjusted tuition. We also offer sibling discounts to families paying full tuition. To request a current tuition fee schedule or make inquiries about TAP - including answering the most frequently asked questions about our program - please contact us at [email protected]

**LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE** JOIN US AT TRILLIUM WALDORF SCHOOL! Looking for an alternative for your child's educational journey?... Trillium Waldorf offers its students a quality, comprehensive Waldorf Education, full of inspiring, experiential learning and outdoor programming that fosters a deep connection with nature. We have limited spots available in our KG - Grade 8 classes. Contact us today at [email protected] for more information about our programs and admissions.

Relationships are the foundation of schooling: The trust forged between teachers and students inspires learners to do their work and helps teachers learn to find the keys that unlock student potential and learning.

**Trillium Waldorf School is Hiring** Click on the links below for job postings: 1. Grades Afternoon Care... https://drive.google.com//1q7izxFUfbxEOOs3CJcK7igJRC/view 2. Kindergarten Assistant https://drive.google.com//1nmOuhp660QUTnm4QXFS_KMbm2/view 3. Kindergarten Afternoon Program Lead https://drive.google.com//1X3lHcrSLg5Zc5KX4Ono1Eon7s/view 4. Subject Teacher - Grades https://drive.google.com//1H5CV-fsK_Z9kIVZ8vz2yFUOY7/view Send your covering letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications due by 21-August-2020.

We couldn't agree more with 1000 Hours Outside's article below. Trillium students learn to assess risk, build resilience and are inspired by exploration with lots of time spent outdoors climbing, jumping, walking/hiking, playing, contemplating and observing. Thanks for sharing, 1000 Hours Outside.

Many Waldorf schools, including Trillium, will be spending more time outdoors this coming school year. With a deep connection to nature and experiential outdoor programming already a part of Trillium's inspiring pedagogy, we are well-positioned to support even more outdoor play and learning. Our faculty, staff, tireless parent volunteers and board continue to work around the clock to fine-tune our back-to-school plan. We are really missing our community and cannot wait to connect again. A million thank yous to all. Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

YES! Thank you, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Waldorf Today.

Even in these challenging times, "Life has loveliness to sell..." Thanks for sharing this poem by Sara Teasdale, 1000 Hours Outside.

WATCH THIS! Shared by our friends at Skaronhyase'kó:wa The Everlasting Tree School

"How Pandemics Wreak Havoc - and Open Minds" The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, in response to the article published by The New Yorker below, ask if the coronavirus will offer an opportunity for radical change and cultural renewal? The New Yorker... Association of Waldorf Schools of North America See more

Let Children Play!

Let the Children Play! "How Play Energizes Your Kid's Brain..." Association of Waldorf Schools of North America... The New York Times See more

"When Playtime and the Coronavirus Collide..." Association of Waldorf Schools of North America The New York Times

Congratulations to Pollination Guelph for being awarded the J.R. Dymond Public Service Award by Ontario Nature last week, in recognition of the organization's stewardship of bees and insects via conservation initiatives and the development of new habitats for these important organisms to thrive. Trillium Waldorf School was delighted to be awarded a grant from Pollination Guelph earlier this year. We are looking forward to building our very own bee and insect habitat on our sc...hool grounds for these important pollinators, and also providing an experiential educational resource for our students and the greater community. Stay tuned - we will be posting about the project as it comes to fruition. Check out https://www.pollinationguelph.ca/ to learn more about the important work they are doing, and here's a link to the GuelphToday.com article about their recent award: https://www.guelphtoday.com//pollination-guelph-recognized Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Waldorf Today #Waldorf100

Recommendations on how to build independence in little ones... Shared via Association of Waldorf Schools of North America & Child Mind Institute.

**FAIRY TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD!** Waldorf Today, in tandem with Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners Waldorf Worldwide, are inviting you and your family to enjoy some Fairy Tales from around the world. Click on the link below to read Fairy Tales from Brazil, Moldova, Argentina, Russia, Namibia, Colombia, South Africa and more!... https://www.freunde-waldorf.de/en/wow-day/fairy-tales/

Thankfully we can all still enjoy - and find peace and respite - outdoors in nature. Here's a list of some nature activities you can do with your family. Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Children & Nature Network

Attention Families with Little Ones! (...and families with older ones alike...) A lovely opportunity to enjoy a virtual "Midsummer Festival of Puppetry Arts" performed by Hawthorne Valley Farm on July 25th at 1:00 PM.... Thanks Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America for sharing.

A Profound Thought for the Day...thank you, 1000 Hours Outside for sharing this quote by @Ginny Yurich.

"...a Child's Purpose is to be a Child." Tom Stoppard Quote via 1000 Hours Outside

A message from the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America:

Waldorf Education is deeply rooted in a strong connection to nature. Outdoor play, nature walks and field trips to bio-dynamic farms are a part of Trillium's early childhood and grade school curriculum, and in the later elementary grades, our students enjoy learning outdoor, canoeing and camping skills on trips to some of the most beautiful natural areas in Ontario. Trillium is well-positioned to offer your child(ren) a safe, inspiring return to school in September, with lots... of outdoor time planned. If you're looking for an experiential educational journey for your child that will nurture their social development, strengthen their academic potential through traditional subjects integrated with art and music, and foster a meaningful relationship with nature, reach out for more information. [email protected] guelphwaldorf.ca

CBC Kids News teaches us about animals and plants found only in Canada. How many have you seen while spending time in nature? https://www.cbc.ca//these-animals-and-plants-are-found-onl

Thank you to our friends at Skaronhyase'kó:wa The Everlasting Tree School for sharing this.

Strengthen your connection to nature with these screen-free suggestions from the Children and Nature Network. Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Children & Nature Network