“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility – these three forces are the very nerve of education.”
Our sixth grade geology block went out with a “bang” as students debuted their long-awaited volcano projects modeled after famous volcanoes around the world, from Mauna Lea in Hawaii to Krakatoa in Indonesia. Our students spend weeks constructing each volcano, along with conducting multiple experimentations to showcase lava eruptions. Surrounded by their classmates and community, our students gave a brief talk about their chosen volcano, its characteristics and how it was formed, and then demonstrated the most exciting part–the “lava” flow.
Developmentally, the geology block and volcano experiment is an apt metaphor for the middle school student. Waldorf Education founder Rudolf Steiner noted that it is not until the age of 12 that a child can grasp causality or cause and effect; this ability opens up a new way to approach subject matter. In geology, for example, the sixth graders not only sharpen their observations of the world around them, but also study how the movement of the earth changes the landscape and its inhabitants, and how our actions in the present will shape the world in the future.
Discover the Magic of Waldorf Education!
Are you curious about how a play-based curriculum can enrich your child’s early learning experience? Join us for our Early Childhood Information Evening on Wednesday, October 9, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This adults-only event is the perfect opportunity to explore the values of our Waldorf-inspired approach and see how it nurtures creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning.
Why Choose a Play-Based Curriculum?
At our Waldorf School, we believe that play is the foundation of a child’s education. Through imaginative play and hands-on activities, children develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills that set the stage for lifelong learning.
After the Information Evening, we invite you to return with your little ones for a special Morning in the Kindergarten on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 - 10:30 am. This engaging event allows you and your child to experience our vibrant classroom environment together!
Join us in exploring the joy of learning!
Date: October 9 (EC Information Evening)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Date: October 12 (Morning in the Kindergarten)
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Come discover how our unique curriculum can spark a lifelong passion for learning in your child! Reserve your spot today!
The ancient festival of Michaelmas is celebrated midway between the northern hemisphere’s summer and winter solstices, on the 29th of September. It is the feast day of St. Michael – an archangel in Judaism, Christianity and Islam – but this festival is one that can be observed by people of all faiths and spiritual paths. A favorite Michaelmas story in the Waldorf education tradition depicts St. George taming a dragon with the sword of justice, given to him by the Archangel St. Michael. The festival is a celebration of strength and courage, a time to ponder and face our own inner dragons and cultivate the fortitude we need to develop a resilient sense of self.
At WSOC, our grade school children participate in a series of fun outdoor activities set up by our high school students that challenge their minds and bodies. Our high school students, one representing St. Michael, lead the community in challenges and songs and provide a loving presence for their brave charges. The celebrations culminate with our grade 2 students bravely entering the dragon’s lair to retrieve special tokens of their hard-earned courage.
Let’s gooooo Wildcats, it’s volleyball time! Our dedicated girls volleyball team began practicing early in August and home games begin next week! Note: our “home” gym is located at 1499 Monrovia Ave, Newport Beach @ Pacifica Christian High School.
To celebrate the first official WSOC Spirit Day of the 2024-25 school year, we are having a flash sale on all of our @created.co merch! Go to our square site and enter WSOCSPIRIT at checkout to save 20% off your entire order. LINK IN BIO
There’s something really special about the creativity and energy that chalk art brings to a classroom. It’s like each piece of art is a little burst of inspiration. Take a peek into a few of our Grades classrooms. Can you guess the Grade level associated with each creation?
We’re back!
Welcome, dear families, to the new school year!
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a parent makes in shaping a child’s life. At WSOC, our philosophy and values respect the natural development of children, not just as students, but as human beings.
We are honored that you have trusted us with your children’s education and look forward to an amazing year ahead!
It’s a beautiful 4th here in SoCal!
Week 1 of the Wildcat Grades Summer Camp was a blast!!!
This week the campers in Grades 1 through 4 explored the fundamentals of robotics with @rollingrobots while campers in Grades 5 through 8 developed their wet felting skills.
In addition to working with Rolling Robots, the Wildcat Summer Camp Teachers curated an array of scientific experiments! The lower grade campers built spaghetti marshmallow structures and conducted an “eggscellent” engineering experiment that involved Mr. Jay scaling the Aftercare Building and tossing eggs nestled in vessels designed to prevent the egg shells from cracking. The week culminated with a puppet show produced by the upper grade campers themselves (oh and don’t forget the slip and slide and ice cream cones!).
This reaction is not the result of eating the construction materials 🤣🤣🤣
Wildcat Summer Camp 2024 has officially started! This week our campers - in Grades 1 through 4 - will be creating innoventions and learning the fundamentals of robotics with @rollingrobots. It’s not too late to register your camper for the coming weeks; be sure to check the link in our profile to learn more!
Looking for the perfect summer experience for your family? Are you curious to learn more about Waldorf Education? From exciting outdoor activities to creative arts, crafts, and even parent & child camps for toddlers and their caregivers, we have a camp experience for you! Register now through our website (link in bio). Spaces are limited, sign up today!
WSOC celebrates our LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month!
We could not be more proud of our recent graduates! Words cannot express how much we will miss you and how much love we send with you all on your journey ahead. Congratulations Class of 2024!
And that’s a wrap! Today marked the last day of our 23-24 school year, and it’s difficult to say goodbye to one another!
Tonight, we honor our 8th grade students and families as they leave the Grades and are promoted to High School. Tomorrow, we celebrate our 12th grade graduates as they look forward to exciting adventures ahead. What a beautiful year it’s been!
What an amazing trip for our seniors! During their class trip to Puerto Rico, the Class of 2024 enjoyed zip-lining, snorkeling, and delicious cuisine. In addition to experiencing the history and architecture of this beautiful and tropical island, the students enjoyed a memorable visit to the @escuelawaldorf_micael a developing PK to grade 4 school on the west side of the island. Their students were enamored with our seniors and the feeling was mutual. It was an emotional goodbye.
Our soon-to-be graduates ask themselves: How can I make a difference in the world? They read Thoreau and learn about the American Transcendentalists, they study Climate Change and Sustainability. To be able to venture out of the classroom to experience the world and to become immersed in another community and culture is truly a gift. What an adventure, Class of 2024!
Please join us this Friday for an evening of art and music!
Have you experienced the joy of Eurythmy? Here at WSOC, our students are blessed with biweekly lessons led by our two dedicated Eurythmy teachers.
What is Eurythmy, you ask? Allow our students to explain! #eurythmy #waldorfeducation
Grade 6 students studied Business Math this spring. A portion of this block included the creation of small businesses - the students were tasked with designing and manufacturing products to sell at our May Faire “marketplace”. All of the proceeds from this effort were donated to Children’s Hospital Orange County (the recipient was enthusiastically chosen by the students themselves). Denise Ogawa from CHOC made a special visit to campus today to collect this generous donation from the class. What a beautiful moment for us all!
All of our students from Grades 4 through 8 practice an instrument for the orchestra or the band. They learn to site read and play in an ensemble. Months of study, effort and energy result in the annual Spring Concert. Grades 4-8 student musicians delighted their audience with heartfelt performances of pieces by Beethoven, Wolfhart, Dvorak, J. Williams & Handel (to name a few).
What a wonderful evening!
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