The mission of the Waldorf Steiner Education Association Singapore is to promote Waldorf education in Singapore. We have the following co-operative initiatives to provide educational opportunities for children as well as adults:
- The Early Childhood Program is a mixed age class for children aged 3.5 – 6. The class is run by an experienced Waldorf Specialist.
- Parent and child groups for children are run by mothers interested in Waldorf education.
- Weekend Waldorf Enrichment classes for children and parents.
- Craft group. This is an informal drop-in session for anyone interested in Waldorf education who would like to learn to make Waldorf-inspired children’s toys.
- Workshops by Waldorf education experts from abroad.
- Seasonal celebrations for the whole community such as Chinese New Year, Easter, Deepavali and Christmas.
The Association and all associated activities are run by the members, who are committed to contribute their time and effort to provide Waldorf education in Singapore. Every member contributes to the community in some way – through the playgroups, craft groups, running of the school, organizing events, etc.
Participation in any of the programs offered by the Association involves commitment to the ideals of Waldorf Steiner Education. Some of these ideas are quite different from the mainstream educational approach. It is a child-centered approach that aims to educate the mind, body and spirit at the appropriate developmental stages.
For the first seven years, Waldorf early childhood education aims to work with, rather than against, the child’s natural inclination to be active. Children are taught using imitation and example as educational approaches rather than verbal instruction. The child’s learning experiences and well-being are supported through the use of rhythm and repetition. Sufficient time, space and equipment are allowed for creative play to unfold. The impact of sensory experience in early childhood is considered vital. There are no academics before P1 and parents are asked to limit exposure to TV, computer, or video games.
Waldorf Steiner education is not simply a case of paying your money and sending your child. It really needs to be supported in the home life of the child, and as the child grows, in the community. Therefore, we are building a community of people who share the same enthusiasm and values for the education of their children, so that we can provide a nurturing environment for children where they can be confident in the knowledge that their world is filled with goodness, beauty and truth.
Please come join our festivities at the OPEN HOUSE!
Date: Saturday 26 November 2011
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: 72 Elite Park Avenue (map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_8414/travel_site_71203/)
Waldorf Steiner Education Association offers an alternative approach to educate young children in a loving and nurturing environment surrounded by natural and open-ended toys.
NEWSFLASH: New Nursery Class for 2.5 – 4 year olds
3 days OR 5 days per week
Dates: Monday 14 November – Thursday 15 December 2011 (5 weeks)
Applications for November 2011 intake deadline: 21 October 2011
Applications for January 2012 intake deadline: 5 December 2012
2012 calendar of 36 weeks will be released later in the year
Timing: 10am – 1pm
Venue: 72 Elite Park Avenue (corner of Jalan Tua Kong and Elite Park Avenue), Siglap
Fees: $670 for Nov – Dec 2011 for 3 days a week OR $1,110 for Nov – Dec 2011 for 5 days a week
For 2012, payment can be made for the whole year or per term
$8,000 for whole year for 2012
$2,737 for one term (3 terms per year) in 2012
Deposit: $1000, refundable with one term notice of withdrawal
Children must be toilet trained before enrolling
One main teacher (Waldorf trained) and one assistant will be present in the classroom at all times.
Minimum intake: 5 Maximum intake: 10
Children will have lunch before dismissal. Parents take turns to provide cooked vegetables on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. (A parent contributes once or twice a month depending on the number of children enrolled in the program.)
Lunch is vegetarian and the weekly menu is:
Monday: Rice with broccoli, sweet corn, seaweed and sesame seeds
Tuesday: Bread with carrot and cucumber sticks and cheese
Wednesday: Millet with yoghurt, grated cucumber and steamed carrots
Thursday: Risotto
Friday: Pasta with lentil Bolognese sauce
Daily rhythm: Garden time, Change and mini-snack, circle time, indoor free play, tidy-up, lunch, clean up and story
To learn more about Waldorf Education, please click “Waldorf Education” from the webpage above. There are a few links to other web pages.
Please contact ask@waldorfsingapore.com to request an application form.