Shared Values of the Camellia Waldorf School Community

Waldorf education is a holistic approach that addresses the many needs of the growing, developing human being: physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. We support this work through our shared values.

 

Nurturing Environment

We believe that warmth, adequate sleep, dependable rhythms and nourishing food are the cornerstones of healthy growth and learning. We strive to embody these values within our classrooms and to support each family and child in this journey.

 

Spirituality

Being a spiritual school, though not religious, our understanding of the human being as body, soul and spirit underlies all that we do. Our pedagogy, festivals, traditions, blessings and verses support a connection with spiritual inspiration so that each individual can discover their unique purpose in this life.

 

Parent Participation

At Camellia, parents, teachers and staff work as partners through parent meetings, parent education, and community-building opportunities. A circle of caring adults is essential to the education of children and together, we form a village to raise our children with support and love.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

Camellia is a compassionate community that celebrates families of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexuality, age, religion, ability, or socio-economic status. We are also committed to undoing systemic harm that has been caused by unjust systems, including schools, that have withheld rights and dignity from marginalized groups of people.

 

Responsible Use of Technology

Face-to-face encounters and unmediated, firsthand experiences are central to our school. With few exceptions, our teachers do not use screen-based instruction in the classroom. We rely on parent partnership to delay introduction to media, including television, movies, video games, computers, cell phones and social media and limit its influence at home.

 

Honoring the Natural World

Our community is committed to caring for the earth and its bounty by fostering a deep connection to nature and by composting, reducing waste and recycling.