"I remember the absolute joy that I received from the education. I want that for my children."
Kyle and Suzanne Young are not just Raphaeli parents; they are Waldorf alumni who grew up in this education and chose it again, deliberately, for their own children.
One key component of Waldorf education is that the children learn "how to think and not what to think". In most schools, there is a correct answer and a correct way to reach it. In a Waldorf classroom, children are supported to find their own way through a problem, to bring their own thinking to it and to be individuals in how they approach the world. That framework, built over years, produces people who are adaptable, creative and confident in their approach to finding solutions to future problems.
For Kyle and Suzanne, seeing that same quality developing in their own children is exactly why they chose Raphaeli.
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Raphaeli Waldorf School, Plettenberg Bay. Class 1 to Class 7 and Playgroup & Kindergarten. Nurturing Conscious Individuals
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Dynamic Education
As committed educators, we strive to provide excellent quality Waldorf education within a wholesome and nurturing environment, accessible and open to the community of Plettenberg Bay and its environs.
19/08/2026
There is something really special about making something with your own hands...
On Saturday 19 September, join Mascha for a Pottery Modelling Workshop at our Seven Lively Arts Festival. Using air-dry clay, you will spend time creating your own sculpture, and it goes straight home with you. A beautiful handmade piece that is entirely yours.
The workshop is part of our Seven Lively Arts Festival — a full-day celebration of the arts at Raphaeli Waldorf School, with live performances, immersive experiences, crafts and activities for all ages. Entry to the Festival is free.
📅 Saturday 19 September | 11:00am – 12:00pm
💰 R300 per person
📍 Raphaeli Waldorf School, Olive Hill Farm, Airport Road, Plettenberg Bay
Spaces are limited. Book yours on Quicket:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/391572-pottery-workshop-11-am/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share
Nkosinathi, our Eurythmy teacher at Raphaeli, has spent his career working within Waldorf education. When he talks about why he would recommend this school to parents, he comes back to the fact that Raphaeli is a school that still takes the philosophy seriously, in its classrooms, its festivals, its teachers and its daily rhythm.
If you want to find out more about Waldorf education, please get in touch:
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.raphaeli.co.za
📱 060 530 7052
A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our Raphaeli Waldorf School stall at the Harkerville Saturday Market over this weekend! 🌿
It was wonderful to spend the morning connecting with our community, meeting new faces and seeing some familiar ones too.
Thank you for helping us spread the word about Raphaeli and supporting our school.
See you at the next one!
17/08/2026
Puzzle time in Kindergarten!
Our little ones have been enjoying some special puzzle time with a beautiful selection of new puzzles, purchased especially for our Kindergarten children.
Puzzles are such a wonderful way for children to learn, encouraging concentration, problem-solving, patience and perseverance, while giving them the satisfaction of working something out for themselves.
13/08/2026
Our Raphaeli 7 Lively Arts Festival is just around the corner, and we are so excited to share what we will have on offer. 🌊
Painting in Watercolour Workshop with Gesina Human
Join Gesina for a Painting in Watercolour workshop, open to adults and older children. Spend an hour exploring colour and light on paper and creating something beautiful. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a willingness to create.
📅 Saturday 19 September | 11:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm-2:00pm
💰 R200 per person
📍 Raphaeli Waldorf School, Olive Hill Farm, Airport Road, Plettenberg Bay
Spaces are limited. Book your spot on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/391872-watercolour-workshop-at-11am/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share 🌿
"It not only builds intellectual skills, but it also builds people."
Gillian Wells, Class 3 teacher at Raphaeli Waldorf School, speaks about why a Waldord education is so important for children in the modern world.
Waldorf education has never been only about academic outcomes. It is about the arts, the physical development of the child, the cultivation of creativity, empathy and independent thinking. It is about sending young people out into the world who are not just capable, but whole.
Waldorf asks a different question entirely. Not just what does this child know, but who are they becoming?
Looking to find out more about Waldorf education at Raphaeli Waldorf School?
🌐 www.raphaeli.co.za
10/08/2026
Our Toddlers & Caregivers Activity Mornings are a free, magical space for babies and toddlers up to four years old and the grownups who love them.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 10:30, we gather for songs, movement, storytelling, free play, and a warm cup of tea.
You can enjoy a calm morning with your child and a community of parents who understand what this season of life feels like.
We have written a full blog about what these mornings look and feel like:
https://raphaeli.co.za/news-and-info/caregiver-toddler-mornings/
We would love to see you there. 💛
📍 Raphaeli Waldorf School, Airport Road, Plettenberg Bay
📅 Every Tuesday and Thursday | 9:00 – 10:30 | Free
Please RSVP:
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.raphaeli.co.za
📱 060 530 7052
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Olive Hill Estate, Airport Road, Portion 7. Farm Brakkloof 443
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| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |