Tuburan Waldorf School

Tuburan Waldorf School We are the pioneering Steiner/Waldorf school in Mindanao.

We are a Steiner/Waldorf School - There's a balanced development of practical,expressive and academic skills. We are a Community School - We strive to be a school for the community where the school is located while transcending differences to come together and work together towards mutual development. We are a Nature School - Children enjoy learning in their "living" classrooms that reconnect them with nature and draw out their inner creativity. We are Accessible to All - We welcome children of all sizes, shapes, languages, temperaments and family backgrounds. Visit www.tuburaninstitute.org for more information about how we are making a difference in the educational landscape of Mindanao! :)

Every September, Tuburan pauses to celebrate Michaelmas, a festival celebrated by Waldorf schools around the world. At i...
28/09/2026

Every September, Tuburan pauses to celebrate Michaelmas, a festival celebrated by Waldorf schools around the world. At its heart is a simple idea, that facing what feels big or scary is part of growing up, and that courage is something we practice, not something we are simply born with.

This year, our theme is Courage to Care. While courage can show up in big, bold moments, there is a more crucial facet: in the small, daily choice to care for each other, for our surroundings, and for the world we live in.

At Tuburan (and anywhere too!), courage looks like caring for our own community. In every class, it looks like children learning that noticing someone in need, picking up trash, or standing up gently for what is right, are also acts of courage. We also see it in the wider world our children are growing up in, a world that is not always gentle, where caring sometimes takes real courage.

This is why Michaelmas matters to us. Courage does not arrive fully formed. It is built quietly, one care at a time.

Artwork by Upper School Agila Class

Parenting didn't come with a handbook, but there is a path we can tread together.Pagsubang is Tuburan Waldorf School's p...
25/09/2026

Parenting didn't come with a handbook, but there is a path we can tread together.

Pagsubang is Tuburan Waldorf School's parent-child program for children ages 0 to 3, expecting parents, and those who aspire to become parents.

Comment "PAGSUBANG" and we will send you the link to join.

📍 Banay sa Salingsing / Kindergarten Classroom
Tuburan Waldorf School, Purok 8 New Loon, Tugbok, Davao City

🗓️ Every Saturday, 9:00–11:30 AM
Oct 24, 31 · Nov 7, 21, 28 · Dec 5 · Jan 9, 16

YOU ARE INVITED to a full year of gatherings and experiences by the Tuburan Waldorf School community! These events are o...
11/09/2026

YOU ARE INVITED to a full year of gatherings and experiences by the Tuburan Waldorf School community!

These events are open to everyone—neighbors, friends, and anyone curious about our school. We share them to bring our wider community together through movement, music, craft, art, and shared moments.
Swipe through to check out what’s coming up and mark your calendars:

👩🏻‍🍼 Pagsubang Parent-Child Program
🎶 Duyog
🎄 Advent Fair
🏓 PICOOL Pickleball Club
꩜ Alirong Workshops & LOAF Collective
🧑🏻‍🏫 Series of School Orientations
🎨 Open House / Art & Music Festival
🏃 Dagan Tuburan
🍝 Dinner for a Cause
🍄 Into the Forest
🚴 Sikad Tuburan
🎭 Class 12 Play

📩 How to join: Send us a DM to sign up or ask for details!

DOES TUBURAN WALDORF SCHOOL PROHIBIT TECHNOLOGY FOR THE LEARNERS?Yes.And no.We educate on the basis of the developmental...
08/09/2026

DOES TUBURAN WALDORF SCHOOL PROHIBIT TECHNOLOGY FOR THE LEARNERS?

Yes.

And no.

We educate on the basis of the developmental phase of the child and not on the mere presence of technology. Let us break it down for you.

Yes, we prohibit technology for little children. Or better put: not yet. When children are young, ideally from infancy to middle grades (0-12), technology should not hamper neural, affective, and physical development. It means that lived experiences are the best ways to educate them.

No gadgets are being used in the classroom. At best, the only media that they have are tools for writing, books, and natural sounds (including those that come from musical instruments).

Why?

Take for example, the eyes. They are only fully developed at 12 years old, but excessive technological use damages children’s eyesight at a very early age.

And no. We don’t.

From 13th year (Grade 7) up, when they have the capacity to rationalize on their own, they begin to learn the technology in their projects and research. They also learn about hardwares, softwares, and how these innovations work. For how tragic it is that someone goes around using something without the understanding of its processes.

With this being embedded in our curriculum, this aspect is part of our ongoing dialogue with the stakeholders of our school.

And last Saturday, our parents, together with our faculty and staff, gathered for a conversation about the recent incidents that have happened in schools around our country and the world. We are thankful and fortunate to have our Tuburan parent Tito Q who endeavored to inform us about the harmful influences that currently pervade the various platforms on the internet.

The conversation also surfaced a crucial element for our children’s growth: they always seek connection. And children who feel isolated become vulnerable to harmful influences. Here comes the need for the adults to feel for each other, especially the children with their peers.

We also learned about one of our Upper School students who decided to remove all her social media accounts after having observed that she has lost her attention and creativity because of mindless scrolling. The teacher shared the student’s journey, including her challenges after making that choice. The most difficult part was losing connection with her classmates who are online. But still she decided that it’s best for her and that her connection to them will have to thrive offline.

The parents expressed their thoughts and insights, and even gave suggestions for the community. We gave fear and worries a space to be acknowledged, and we also opened our hearts to hope and prayers for the children who have come to this world in this difficult time.

We ended with the renewed call to defend the senses of the growing human being and trust that our aspirations are received by heavenly beings.

06/09/2026

Think Waldorf education skips indigenous culture?

Here is how our Waldorf school in Davao celebrated Kadayawan Festival (Part 2).

Weeks before August 29, our classes were already living the culture. Guest speakers from Davao indigenous communities visited some of our classrooms, sharing stories and wisdom directly with our students. Other classes spent their mornings harvesting and preparing the very dishes they would later share, learning with their hands, not just watching from the side.

Are you familiar with the epic journey of Tuwaang? This year, guided by our theme, "Ang Panaghiusa sa Mabulukon na Kultura", our Grade 1 to Grade 12 students didn't just perform his story. Thirteen indigenous groups of Davao, one living story, and every class carried its own part in bringing it to life.

Beyond the community story telling about Tuwaang, we gathered around a spread of traditional dishes from the Sama, Maguindanaon, Obo Manovu, Matagsilug, Ata, Bagobo-Tagabawa, Bagobo Klata, Maranao, Bangsa, and Lumad indigenous groups, using what nature provided, a simple way to honor their culinary heritage.

None of this comes easy. Thank you, Ms. Karen, for the striving, quiet and steady work of pulling this together from the very first idea, and to Sir Federico Lozaga and our whole faculty, for standing beside her every step of the way.

To close the day, children and parents played traditional games together, the real spirit of Panaghiusa alive in every round: connection, fun, and community.

To our entire school community: thank you for showing up, for supporting the children, and for being part of this day.

When news about school violence breaks, our children feel the weight of it long before they ever bring it up.When violen...
17/08/2026

When news about school violence breaks, our children feel the weight of it long before they ever bring it up.

When violence affects schools or communities, kids carry real feelings of shock, fear, and worry. They cannot figure out that level of fear by themselves, and it is our duty as adults to step in.

Through parent conversations at the Payag with Mr. Zoran, faculty sessions with Ms. Te Samaniego, and our participation in the August 15 Emergency Pedagogy online workshop, our community continues to build practical skills for trauma support. We rely on our Steiner-Waldorf framework to keep daily classroom rhythms steady, giving children a safe space to land every day.

We are always here to support our families through difficult conversations. Reach out anytime if you want to learn more about trauma-informed care at Tuburan Waldorf School.

15/08/2026

Kadayawan for just one day isn’t enough, and Davaoeños would definitely agree with us on this one!

Festivals are built right into our curriculum as a Waldorf school. Living here in Davao, it is essential that we help our children and youth grow up deeply grounded in their local roots, honoring the land and culture we live in.

We are deeply grateful to the Matigsalug tribe, who traveled straight from Marilog District to teach our teachers and staff. We made sure to learn every step the right way out of pure respect and to keep the art form alive for our whole Tuburan community.

Follow for Part 2 as we build up to our grand festival at the end of the month!

08/08/2026

Starting a new series, “What high school looks like at Tuburan Waldorf School”

First up: Thank you, T, for letting us share pages from this beautifully hand-drawn and hand-written Geology Main Lesson Book.

28/07/2026

Our classrooms have always been screen-free.

When the students enter the room, they walk straight into an artistic space made by their teacher’s own hands.

These chalkboard drawings do far more than look nice. They build the core human capacities real learning depends on:
🖌️wonder at the start of the day,
🖌️ imagination as their minds fill in the details,
🖌️and curiosity as they live with the image throughout the block.

Since every new block needs a fresh board, these drawings get erased to make room for the next one. We grabbed a few quick videos of what our teachers created before they're wiped away.

Follow us for a look inside our screen-free waldorf classrooms in Davao City.

Address

Purok 8, Sitio New Loon, Brgy. Tugbok Proper, Tugbok District
Davao City
8000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+639298106523

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