New School, Canterbury

New School, Canterbury New School aims to inspire a love of learning and has each child's wellbeing at its heart. The first Waldorf school was founded in Stuttgart in 1919.

New School Canterbury is a pioneering independent school for children aged between 3 to 11 years. We are located on an idyllic site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by a bio-dynamic farm, 10 minutes south of Canterbury. New School provides a rigorous, pioneering education inspired by the internationally recognised Waldorf curriculum. The education is built on a foundation of creativity and is guided by an understanding of the developing human being; balancing imagination, critical thinking and academic excellence. Our approach to learning empowers each student with the knowledge that he or she matters as an individual, so that when they leave, they have a sense of their purpose in life and the confidence to go out into the world and fulfil each of their unique potential. We live in a time of rapid change - what is innovative today will be obsolete tomorrow. Progress calls for new ideas, fresh perspectives and an abundance of creativity. Through inspiring learning, courage and joy in the children of today, New School, Canterbury nurtures the character and creative intellect of tomorrow’s leaders. Today there are over 1,100 Waldorf schools and almost 2,000 Waldorf kindergartens in some 80 countries around the globe. 2019 marked 100 Years of Waldorf Education which is today one of the fastest growing independent educational movements across the globe.

03/12/2023
Our beautiful Advent Spiral!On Friday we celebrated the beginning of Advent with our Advent Spiral. Evergreen, holly, b...
02/12/2023

Our beautiful Advent Spiral!

On Friday we celebrated the beginning of Advent with our Advent Spiral.

Evergreen, holly, bay, rosemary and eucalyptus boughs were placed in a spiral form with a large candle at its centre. The mood was peaceful and music filled the air.

One at a time each child walked into the spiral with a red apple within which sat an unlit candle. The apples represent the seeds of each child's hidden potential lying patiently in darkness until the time comes to sprout.… the seed of the adults they will become.

At the centre of our spiral, our Angel (normally one of the oldest children in the school) lit each child's candle, after which each child placed their candle with care somewhere along the spiral’s path. Each child walks alone, at his or her own pace, in his or her own way. Gradually the whole garden glows more and more strongly and a mood of deep reverence is created.

It is very special to watch a young child wend their way through the spiral’s path and find the universal light that they then take back to give to the world.

The experience of the Advent spiral reflects the human experience at this time of the year; entering a time of darkness, of shorter days and longer nights and going forward with hope to welcome the light of the sun after the winter solstice, embracing the possibilities of the new year.

Captured so well by Andrew Till

The joy of autumn leaves.
30/11/2023

The joy of autumn leaves.

Thank you to all our wonderful teachers, parents and community for making, baking, creating and donating as well as work...
27/11/2023

Thank you to all our wonderful teachers, parents and community for making, baking, creating and donating as well as working so hard to make our Advent Fair so special.

The site is set and everyone is excited and ready for our Advent Fair tomorrow.TIP: be quick to get a slot by the fire f...
25/11/2023

The site is set and everyone is excited and ready for our Advent Fair tomorrow.

TIP: be quick to get a slot by the fire for your wreath making workshop as this is very popular! The workshops run throughout the day but get full up pretty quickly!

ADVENT FAIR | THIS SUNDAY 11am -4pm Candle dipping is one of the most loved activities at our Advent Fair. People of all...
25/11/2023

ADVENT FAIR | THIS SUNDAY 11am -4pm

Candle dipping is one of the most loved activities at our Advent Fair. People of all ages enjoy the magic of entering a darkened room, lit by the twinkle of fairylights and filled with the aroma of melted beeswax. With soft music in the background people walk slowly around a central table dipping their candle into the melted wax. This is an activity that stays in your heart and memory for ever…

ADVENT FAIR | THIS SUNDAY (26th Nov) 11am - 4pm The last preparations are well underway for tomorrow including testing o...
25/11/2023

ADVENT FAIR | THIS SUNDAY (26th Nov) 11am - 4pm

The last preparations are well underway for tomorrow including testing our ovens to make sure everything is just perfect for our famous pizzas!

We want to say the very biggest thank you to Grain and Hearth Bakery for donating the all scrumptious dough made up into balls and ready to go!

We tested it last night and can testify that it is truly delicious!

If you want a pizza at our fair order early as they run out fast!

Advent Strings, Acorn Necklaces and many more beautiful crafts are having their final touches before our Advent Fair on ...
24/11/2023

Advent Strings, Acorn Necklaces and many more beautiful crafts are having their final touches before our Advent Fair on Sunday!

Are you coming?

HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR ENTRANCE TICKET YET?Avoid the queue on the day and get your ticket in advance. You can also buy ...
20/11/2023

HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR ENTRANCE TICKET YET?

Avoid the queue on the day and get your ticket in advance.

You can also buy your lantern for the Magical Lantern Parade at the same time and avoid disappointment as they always sell out!

And, at the same time you can purchase your tickets to the amazing performance in our theatre. We are over the moon that the incredible performer, musician and storyteller Andreas Kornevall will be joining us to bring us tales of Loki and Thor!

CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW:
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Scrumptious food, wreath making, candle dipping, carols, activities for children and stalls stacked high with beautiful handmade gifts.

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Garlinge Green Road
Canterbury
CT45RU

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