Island Waldorf School of Hong Kong 香島華德福學校

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A new non-profit, bilingual Waldorf school for ages 5 and up, commencing in September 2017

Vision and Mission

To develop in children such power of thought, depth of feeling, and strength of will that they would emerge from their school years as full members of the society, able to meet and transform the world.

What is Waldorf Education?

Waldorf education is a unique and distinctive educational approach practiced in the largest group of independent, non-denominational private schools in the world.

Overview

Waldorf schools offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is artistically structured to respond to the developmental needs of the children.

Waldorf education recognises 3 broad stages of child development: 0 to 7 years, 7 to 14 years, and 14 to young adulthood. In educational terms this covers the kindergarten period of 3 to 6 years, the primary school period from 6 to 14 years, and the high school from 14 to 19 years. Each of these stages is marked by significant and specific developments in physical, psychological, and spiritual maturation.

Steiner teachers aim to develop the “head, heart and hand” in a balanced way. They strive to achieve this goal through working on an in-depth understanding of human development.

There is a strong emphasis on creativity. In addition, a high value is placed on play in the early years, imagination in the primary school and critical thinkingat secondary level. Diversity among children is embraced in an atmosphere of trust and reverence of the individual, the community, and the earth.

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