School in Namibia was founded in 2000
with 42 children in two grades. Currently the initiative provides 13 grades, two
kindergartens, a residential school, as well as an afternoon care,
additionally supporting children when needed. In 2008 The Federal Ministry of
Economic and Development of Germany granted money to the initiative in order
to establish practical classes. Currently there are around 250 students attending Windhoek
Waldorf School.Waldorf School Windhoek (WSW) is a unique community of 260 learners, 42 staff members, 4 ducks, 2 chickens, 2 cats, and the occasional natural wildlife. A walk around the school premises is a sensorial experience: the vast sky above, the welcoming shade of the trees, the open and calming spaces, and, of course, animated conversations between teachers and learners and squeals of laughter from playing children.
Situated in Andries De Wet Drive in Avis suburb, the school is surrounded
by
Namibia’s quintessential savannah landscape. This open setting provides the
perfect environment for the Waldorf pedagogy to burrow its roots and spread
its branches, preparing its learners in a holistic manner for the adventures
and challenges of life from kindergarten to high school.WSW has an integrated education which harnesses the benefits of a conventional education curriculum (languages, arts, and the sciences) taught in an engaging, creative, and supportive environment. Learners are taught the importance of identity, independent thought, and collaboration. WSW is proud of its growing alumni pool of confident young adults.
In 2004 the school moved to a premise of 2,4 hectares at the city border. Ever since, ongoing reconstruction allows the school to create an environment, which is more and more suitable for the children’s needs. Thus, with the help of donations, the initiative was able to refurbish a building for a residential school. Today 24 children live there due to the fact that school is either located to far away from their homes, or it is simply not possible for their parents to pay for a daily ride home. The staff of the residential school has been able to provide a secure and intimate environment for the children, despite the little financial means.
CAR BOOT SALE - 2nd Hand Market! 3rd November 2018 from 8h30 until 13h00 at Waldorf School Windhoek. Sell your unwanted stuff at our school ground. Plenty of space, coffee, cake and potjie, art exhibition and sale, live music and lots of fun for the children.
