A Bow and a Tear

From the Circle of Chairs

Bravo to the Grade 12 class, and their director Marianne McIsaac. They staged a captivating performance of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia with great intellect and humour, and a clear joy in their work. Being part of the school over a number of years gives one the opportunity to see the everyday and yet remarkable transformation of our students from the Kindergarten yard to the Rose Ceremony in Grade 1, through the middle school years, to their arrival on the threshold of adulthood in Grade 12. Being part of this journey, and watching them take each step with enthusiasm, curiosity, and their own individuality is such a privilege. I know I was not alone in having a tear in my eye when Grade 12 took their bows on Saturday evening.  

Looking ahead there is more excitement this weekend as we host Waldorf Academy, Halton Waldorf School and Aurora Waldorf School in the Grade 7 & 8 Waldorf Basketball tournament. The games begin at 4pm on Friday, and they play all day Saturday as well. The students have made many connections with their peers in these schools through the Grade 5 Olympiad and other events through their middle school years, and they always enjoy this weekend event as a “reunion” of sorts to renew old friendships. We welcome the students, their teachers, coaches and parents into our midst!

Enrolment Contracts are in the mail and the packages should all be received by next week.  Please let Aileen Stewart know if yours doesn’t arrive.  We have prizes again for the class with the highest contract return rate – this time for the top four classes. Details are in the package. The contact return deadline, and the contest closure, is 4pm on Wed. Feb. 29^th.  Good luck to all!

As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns please don’t hesitate to give me a call.

Michèle Andrews, Administrative Director

PS Don’t forget to buy your tickets to the Benefit – seats are filling up! 

Toronto Waldorf School Benefit  -  March 2nd, 2012  
 The Richmond Hill Centre For the Performing Arts