Rose Ceremony
1st, 8th and 12th grade families are invited to the Rose Ceremony.
The Rose Ceremony is always how we begin and end our years – it is an event that marks the transition from one stage of life to another. It recognises the beginning of a new journey for all of our students, with much celebration and reflection especially for our 1st, 8th, and 12th graders. We begin the year with our 12th graders welcoming our 1st graders with a rose, and we come full circle at the end of the year with our 1st graders passing along a rose to our graduating seniors. Our 8th graders guide our 1st graders during the ceremony. It is our way of celebrating the beauty and growth of our students as well as marking the passage of time and change within each student.
5th Grade Pentathlon
Every spring in a Waldorf school, the 5th grade class studies Greek civilization, learning about the government, history, mythology and culture. As a culmination of the students’ studies, they participate in a Pentathlon, which is an athletic event based on the ancient Greek games. As with all aspects of our Waldorf curriculum, the event is designed to relate directly to the students’ learning and development, bringing relevancy and enthusiasm for their studies. Grouped into five City States- Sparta, Athens, Corinth, Ithaca, and Thebes, the students compete in the following events:
- Long run
- Long jump
- Discus
- Sprint
- Javelin
- Wrestling
In preparation for the festivities, the students also write odes to their favorite Greek goddess or god and recite their compositions to those gathered as part of the opening ceremonies. The ritual opening, with the lighting of the torch and the offering of poems, very much sets a beautiful tone for the day. While the children put forth their best efforts in achieving results in speed and distance, more important is their display of grace, beauty, and form.
All School Instrumental Concert
Come close out the school year with us at our All-School Spring Instrumental Concert, and witness our spectacular 3rd-12th graders put on an incredible performance! Our talented young musicians have been practicing all year long, and they’re ready to fill the air with the sounds of spring. It will be an evening of joyful music and community spirit. We hope to see you there!
12th Grade Play- Our Town
