As a Waldorf inspired school, we observe festivals commonly practiced in Waldorf schools. We believe in the spirit of childhood and celebrate the wonder and awe that is inherent to it. We also educate our children about holidays from around the world and enthusiastically encourage families to share their family/cultural celebrations with the community. These annual events are marked with community gatherings that are both reverent and celebratory.

The Spiral Walk is a Winter Solstice celebration in early December. Each child walks into a spiral maze to light a candle. Then they carry their lit candle back to their family until each family is filled with flickering warmth and light. The candlelight symbolizes the light we each carry in our hearts, even in the dark, cold days of winter. The tradition gives children and families a chance to reflect on the passing seasons and the cycle of the year.