Rhythm is the key word in a Waldorf school. Every day, the same sequence of activities is repeated, based on the natural principles of breathing: expansion and concentration. Little by little, the children become familiar with this rhythm, which gives them order, reassurance, confidence and calmness. Feeling and being aware of the passing of the seasons also helps children to grow in confidence by connecting with their inner rhythm.
In the classrooms of our school, experience also plays a very important role in learning, always from an artistic point of view with the use of natural materials, encouraging creativity and the value of things well done. The aim is for the children to keep their enthusiasm for knowledge alive, learning values such as gratitude, perseverance and respect for themselves, for others and for our environment.
50% of the curriculum is taught in English, coexisting organically with Spanish. Valencian is taught in the school as a co-official language in the Comunitat Valenciana.
Kindergarden
Children from 3 to 5 years old share a classroom in the kindergarten. At this stage they need to discover the world around them, they are great experimenters and have a great capacity for imitation. The Waldorf kindergarten is prepared to create a positive environment where they feel safe and accompanied, where movement and rhythm are prioritised, which will provide them with confidence, reassurance and autonomy.
Primary
At this stage children are ready to learn how the world works. In Waldorf schools, lessons are presented in an artistic and imaginative way, because this way they internalise the concepts much better. The children are accompanied throughout primary school by the same teacher, which generates a deep understanding of each pupil’s personality, as well as trust, appreciation and mutual respect.
Secondary
Secondary education aims to exercise the autonomous thinking and judgement of adolescents, who are already aware of their individuality. At this stage, intellectual development prevails, and the Waldorf school nurtures this quest for knowledge by combining intellectual subjects with more artistic ones which allow for a better grasp of concepts and the development of creativity.