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We are a vibrant, growing, community school situated in the picturesque suburb of Rietvallei, near Irene, Pretoria. 

We offer a beautiful safe haven for children to develop their inner potential and their unique capacities. As a Waldorf School our approach to education is based on and appropriate for each developmental phase of childhood and encourages the child’s sense of truth, beauty and goodness. Our aim is to inspire a lifelong love of learning in our children and a secure sense of their place in our community.

We have an experienced committed teachers’ body that is dedicated to our children – working towards creating an inner enthusiasm for learning and encouraging motivation to naturally arise from within. Our teachers realise the importance of recognising that a child is essentially a spiritual being consisting of the three faculties of willing, feeling, and thinking. Our teachers strive to acknowledge and nurture every aspect of the child through a methodology and curriculum infused with artistic activities.

“Waldorf pupils are encouraged to live with self-assurance, a reverence for life and a sense of service.”
– Ernest Boyer, President, Carnegie Institute for the Advancement of Teaching, Former U.S. Commissioner of Education

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Natalie McCormick

I started my journey with the Waldorf movement at Rosemary Hill Waldorf School, then known as Max Stibbe. I was all of 23 years old. 

This step became a very big part

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Jackie

I love waking up every morning and going to a job I enjoy. The Waldorf education system allows the teacher to grow and change with her class, eliminating the risk of stagnation. I am constantly learning new and interesting. 

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Yolanda Robinson

I am the class 7 teacher this year. I have had the privilege of being at the Village Waldorf school for two years now. 

After studying for a B. Ed Foundation Phase degree in Bloemfontein, 

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Terese van Dyk

Ever since I can remember, my passion has been to work and learn about Nature and the natural environment. Fresh out of school, I decided to study Tourism which called me to travel to many beautiful places, both 

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Linda Raubenheimer

My journey to The Village Waldorf School came via a love of learning and books, by way of my experience of regimented teaching at regular schools and finally, through the realisation that children are filled with wonder when 

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Nicole Esquino

Becoming a teacher was always a dream and an aspiration for me, as I knew I wanted to be helping to shape the minds of the future and to be there for children and make a positive impact on their lives. When walking into

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Riana van Vollenhoven

I have been teaching for over 20 years and my main subjects are Afrikaans, English, Drama and Voice.

I have taught in various education systems; CAPS, IEB, Cambridge, the North American system, Waldorf as well as at tertiary institutions.

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Natalie McCormick

My Name is Natalie McCormick. 

I started my journey with the Waldorf movement at Rosemary Hill Waldorf School, then known as Max Stibbe. I was all of 23 years old. 

This step became a very big part of my life and for 16 years, I worked, learned and grew as a person. The relationships I formed during this time, were dynamic and special. My mentor, 

Annelie Franken, still holds a piece of my heart and I will be forever grateful for that time. It was also during this early time of our lives that three beautiful children were born to us and also became a part of Waldorf education.

After a stint overseas and a small teaching post when we returned, I found myself at the Village Waldorf School and once again felt like I had come home.

Three years ago I had the opportunity to move from the primary school into the kindergarten, and I thought, this will be good, a change, how difficult can it be? Difficult maybe not the right word, challenging, oh yes but rewarding? Without a shadow of a doubt!

I am currently still in the Kindergarten with all my beautiful babies. I am supported by Aunty Nontokozo and Aunty Thami and am so grateful to be working alongside these ladies. We are growing in every way. What a delight and privilege to be a part of this very beautiful school.

Jackie

I love waking up every morning and going to a job I enjoy. The Waldorf education system allows the teacher to grow and change with her class, eliminating the risk of stagnation.

I am constantly learning new and interesting things (from books as well as children), and enriching my life with all the knowledge and information that encompasses the Waldorf way. The children keep me on my toes, and provide much entertainment. Every day is a new adventure! I started off as the after-care teacher and simply fell in love with our school.

As soon as an opportunity arose to be the kindergarten teacher, I happily accepted the post and many years later, I am now teaching class five and six. Watching the children transform throughout the years and become their own person has been an enlightening journey I would not trade for anything.

Yolanda Robinson

My name is Yolanda Robinson. I am the class 7 teacher this year. I have had the privilege of being at the Village Waldorf school for two years now. 

After studying for a B. Ed Foundation Phase degree in Bloemfontein, I went on to complete my honours in Inclusive Education. I then taught a variety of age groups in South Korea for two years before returning to teach at a public primary school in South Africa.

I have a love of learning that Waldorf schools really cater for. Moving up with my class from one grade to the next means that I never stop learning and exploring.

Terese van Dyk

Ever since I can remember, my passion has been to work and learn about Nature and the natural environment. Fresh out of school, I decided to study Tourism which called me to travel to many beautiful places, both locally and internationally. My deepest experience happened when I was returned to Africa where I travelled between our neighbouring countries which rekindled my love for the fauna and flora of the great outdoors.

I started working towards acquiring a BSc degree in Botany and Zoology while working for a renowned homeopath, Dr Ford. On completion of my degree, I experienced a great need to work in service of the world and to share what I had learned and experienced, and so I completed my diploma in education and started to teach Life Sciences in a High School. Finally, I was brought to the Village Waldorf school and now I am able to plant these seeds in our young generations.

My passion for living an authentic earth-conscious life is sustained by growing healthy, organic vegetables and introducing people to the concept of living off the grid which nourishes my soul-life and gives me the opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s future.

Linda Raubenheimer

My journey to The Village Waldorf School came via a love of learning and books, by way of my experience of regimented teaching at regular schools and finally, through the realisation that children are filled with wonder when they come into the world but that the regimented, prosaic curriculum and the frantic and forced teaching in regular schools dims the light of a child.

And, then I discovered this school and the Waldorf approach to learning. And so, I was able to give the gift of a happy and relaxed childhood to my own child, my last born and also to, at last, truly enjoy teaching by becoming a Waldorf teacher myself, and find true meaning in the education of the whole child for the whole human being.

Nicole Esquino

Becoming a teacher was always a dream and an aspiration for me, as I knew I wanted to be helping to shape the minds of the future and to be there for children and make a positive impact on their lives. When walking into The Village Waldorf, I felt immediately that this was where I needed and wanted to be. The immense amount of love and happiness that flows through this school is incredibly moving, the learning environment is magical, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here!

Riana van Vollenhoven

I have been teaching for over 20 years and my main subjects are Afrikaans, English, Drama and Voice.

I have taught in various education systems; CAPS, IEB, Cambridge, the North American system, Waldorf as well as at tertiary institutions.

Besides teaching, I am also active in the theatre world, singing in as well as directing stage productions.

I have a keen interest in wellness and energy healing and is also a qualified Music Therapist.

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