“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.”
At our Waldorf school, 8th grade is a year of transformation—both in personal growth and in learning! As students dive into the theme of Revolutions in History, they explore the bold ideas and pivotal figures who shaped the world.
One of their artistic projects? Pastel drawings of the Founding Fathers. Through this creative process, they connect deeply with the ideals of leadership, change, and resilience that defined the American Revolution. The soft, layered textures of pastels allow students to bring historical figures to life while reflecting on the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for independence.
By combining history and art, Waldorf education nurtures both intellect and imagination, helping students engage with the past in a meaningful way—one that sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Join us for a fantastic opportunity to witness the incredible creativity and talent of our 11th grade students! Join us in the Eurythmy Hall for an evening of original written monologues and one-of-a-kind performances that you won’t want to miss.
This event is a celebration of the hard work and creativity our students have put into their writing and performances. It’s also a great opportunity for students in grades 6 and up to see what lies ahead in their own journey. Plus, it’s a perfect way for parents to get involved and support the arts in our school community.
We look forward to seeing you there to cheer on our 11th graders and celebrate their creativity together!
7th grade students explore perspective drawing to deepen their understanding of spatial relationships and cultivate their ability to see the world with both artistic and analytical clarity. This foundational skill helps develop both creativity and critical thinking as they learn to represent three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. The results are not only impressive but truly beautiful works of art!
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and love. Our school community is proud to celebrate his inspiring vision and continue his work toward a more inclusive world. Let’s carry his message of peace and hope forward, today and every day.
Sending love and light to our sister schools in Los Angeles. The angels are watching over you, guiding your path and filling your hearts with strength and peace.
Three Kings Day - Today marks the end of the Christmas season, commemorating the moment when the three wise men first met the newborn Jesus in the manger.
Our students celebrated with stories and a challenge delivered from our senior class to honor the occasion.
At Waldorf schools around the world, we embrace the richness of diverse cultures and religions through our studies in geography, history, and literature. From the Old Testament and the Bhagavad Gita to ancient civilizations, Norse mythology, and the Renaissance, our curriculum weaves together a global tapestry of knowledge.
What a joy it was to welcome our amazing alumni back to campus for this year’s Las Posadas Festival! Together with our current high school students, you brought the spirit of community, laughter, and friendly competition to life!
The day was filled with delicious food, festive music, and heartfelt reconnections. And of course, the Golden Gnome was up for grabs as alumni and students faced off in a series of fun challenges—who claimed the coveted prize? Our senior class of 2025!
The event wrapped up with some epic competition on the basketball court, bringing us all together for a final, thrilling showdown!
Thank you, dear alumni, for returning to share this special day with us. We love you and are so grateful for the bonds that tie us together!
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A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Waldorf community for making this year’s Winter Festival so special! Your presence, warmth, and spirit turned this event into a truly reverent celebration of the season’s change. Together, we marked this magical transition with joy, reflection, and connection. We are so grateful for each of you who joined in making it a day to remember!
In the enchanting world of childhood, a lantern walk with loved ones and friends fills the heart with light and creates memories that last forever.
Last Friday, in honor of Día de Los Muertos, @cetysuniversidadmxl students prepared a beautiful and reverent altares paying homage to friends and family who have passed.
Each item on the altares was specifically and symbolically selected to invite loved ones in the spirit world to participate in a day of celebration among the living - including photographs, salt, fresh fruits, chocolate and coffee.
Thank you to all of those who together created this beautiful opportunity for the community to honor their loved ones.
Ghosts, goblins and witches … oh my!
WSOC celebrated Halloween with a parade of costumes including students, faculty and staff. The creativity of all those who celebrated was something else this year.
Every year, our high school teachers surprise and delight us with their costume theme. Greek Mythology came to life yesterday on campus, can you guess the characters?
It’s finally starting to feel like autumn here in Southern California! The light has shifted, and there’s a refreshing briskness in the air.
It’s such a joy to witness the rhythm of the seasons, especially for our little ones. Our second graders had a blast gathering fall leaves and created a big, boundable pile! Seeing their excitement as they connect with nature is a reminder of the simple joys of this season. Here’s to more autumn adventures ahead!
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.
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.
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!
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