This should be a fantastic school, but it is not.
The Waldorf style of teaching should be a magical experience, but this
particular school is run in a small minded way. Enrollment is falling
and funding is an issue here, as so many families have their tuition
subsidised, and families keep leaving. Many children have left this
school in recent years due to parent disatisfaction at the way this
school is run, and how some children are treated by teachers.
Recruitment of teachers is an insular activity. Qualifications and
experience take second place to being friends with the current teachers.
In the last few years, the following subjects have been cancelled:
Woodwork, German, Eurythmy. Is this actually a Waldorf school anymore? I
think Rudolf Steiner would be shocked and ashamed to see this school
operated as it is.The sign of a good school is a waiting list. No
waiting list here! If you want a Waldorf education for your child, look
elsewhere. You have been warned.
I only give it one star because there doesn't seem
to be an option for zero stars. This school is not for me, nor if I
had a choice, would I allow any of my children to go here again. The
school has no written policies or substance. Consequently, their
discipline is sparratic at beast. They also claim to want to teach the
children openmindedness, tolerance and acceptance. They do a great job
of that as long as you subscribe to thier viewpoints, but if you don't
subscribe to their viewpoints, don't look like they do, they you will be
left out, pushed aside, not even acknowleged at functions. They make
extremely poor decisions as a whole.
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You may ask, "where are all the 5=Star reviews?" Well, the problem with those reviews is that many tend not to be too honest. I have included 4-star reviews that appear honest. Often, gushing reviews are placed by teachers and administrators - as some comments here indicate. "This school educates the whole child!!!" - 5 stars - by Anonymous... I say baloney! Notice, many of the reviewers have been misled by Waldorf and are still buying the PR, even after having been disappointed. Feel free to comment but understand the intent of this blog. Comments are no longer moderated.