Manila Waldorf School

Discover the beauty of Steiner education, where imagination, critical thinking, and holistic growth are nurtured. Come and experience a learning approach that develops the HANDS, HEART, and MIND of every child.

Manila Waldorf School
PUBLIC ORIENTATION
April 30, 2026
9:30am - 12:00nn
MWS Eurythmy Hall

Everyone is welcome! Old, new, and prospective parents seeking a meaningful education for their wonderful children.

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Spine road, Timberland Heights, Guitnang bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal
www.manilawaldorfschool.edu.ph
02 8638 0910 / 02 8570 8138
0918 389 3498
look for Ms. Ana
[email protected]

In the ever-widening paths of life,

May there be reflected,

what in the golden years of youth,

impressed itself into the heart

like a seal of true humanity.

May what the soul was granted to find

in heart-warmed companionship

show its strength in the depths of memory--

through the spiritual guidance of the strong forces

of a cherished schooling for life.

*****

Congratulations, MWS Class of 2026!

Our hearts are filled with gladness as we all send you forth in freedom towards your own individual paths. Our deepest gratitude for your parents and everyone who has supported you all these years.

And to our beloved, Ms. Cherry Mapa, your Class Sponsor, thank you for the years of love, faith, and warmest care for this class! 💐

** Credits to Miguel Mendoza for the beautiful photos!

Dearest brave souls,

Class 11 is thrilled to announce that we will be selling courage-inspired merch for the Kawayan Michaelmas Concert happening this Saturday, November 8, 2025!🔥

We ask for your humble support as the earnings would truly help Class 11 during their trip to Dornach this coming April, 2026!🌀

Pre-orders are highly encouraged as stocks will be limited on the concert night.
pre-order form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJLUyorBHbTUAS31O3h5_uS7kyIlEJECUAzBKKFzI_Fg-cdg/viewform

Thank you so much and we hope to see you there !!

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Step into an evening full of inspiration and music as Kawayan brings to life the annual Michaelmas concert through courage! ⭐️🔥🎶

This year’s celebration honors the light that guides us through darkness, and the conquering of our battles through the courage with us.

Join us on November 8, 2025 at Manila Waldorf School as we celebrate the melodies that echo courage within us all!

On top of that, class 10 will be selling mouthwatering dishes during the event. 🍽️

Class 11 will also be selling merch, which includes t-shirts and stickers!

Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 5:30PM-8:15PM
Venue: Manila Waldorf School gym

We hope to see you there! 🎵⭐️

Step into an evening full of inspiration and music as Kawayan brings to life the annual Michaelmas concert through courage! ⭐️🔥🎶

This year’s celebration honors the light that guides us through darkness, and the conquering of our battles through the courage within us.

Join us as we celebrate the melodies that echo courage within us all!

Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 5:30PM-8:15PM
Venue: Manila Waldorf School gym

On top of that, class 10 will be selling mouthwatering dishes during the event. 🍽️

Class 11 will also be selling merch, which includes t-shirts and stickers!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJLUyorBHbTUAS31O3h5_uS7kyIlEJECUAzBKKFzI_Fg-cdg/viewform

We hope to see you there! 🎵⭐️

The Manila Waldorf School Class of 2026 invites you to a special block screening of

Wicked: For Good

on 22 November 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Red Carpet Cinema, Shangri-la Plaza.

The gathering is more than just an afternoon at the cinema. It is a chance to support our participation in the International Youth Conference in Dornach, Switzerland on April 2026.

Kindly reserve your tickets at

https://forms.gle/XvgxxR22ZKCrmiMA9

Tickets are at P750 each. Payment details will be sent after reservation.

Thank you for your support. See you at the movies!

"We should not be asking: what does a person need to know or be able to do in order to fit into the existing social order? Instead we should ask; What lives in each human being and how can this be developed? Only then will it be possible to direct the new qualities of each emerging generation into society. Society will then become what young people, as whole human beings, make out of existing social conditions. The new generation should not simply be made to become what present society wants it to be.," - Rudolf Steiner

Manila Waldorf School
The pioneer school of Waldorf education in the Philippines, Since 1994
📍Spine road, Timberland Heights, Guitnang bayan II, San Mateo, Rizal
www.manilawaldorfschool.edu.ph
📞02 8570 7038 / 02 8570 8138
📱0918 389 3498
📧[email protected]

Photo provided by Randy Mencias.

As St. John's Tide draws to a close, here is a short review of the highlights of this festival celebrated in school.

Celebrating St. John’s with water games and fire jumping are always great fun. Beneath this fun is a deeper meaning that gives the festival a great importance: change your ways!

John always proclaimed that we should change our ways, that we should clear the path or prepare the path for the lord. This twofold message to humanity may be represented in the game played during this festival. Water, for example, has long been associated with St. John’s festival Water is used to purify, to cleanse, to refresh. When we prepare for a big event, we shower. In this manner we prepare the way for the event that is to come. This too is part of St. John’s message.

Fire on the other hand is something we normally do not associate with St. John. And yet St. John also called to repent, to change our ways. Repent in Greek is metanoia. It means more than changing ways; it means to change our thoughts. This is more difficult. How do I change my thoughts so prejudices, biases, likes and dislikes, are transformed into creative ideas and constructive deeds? Clearly this is more than what water can do. This needs a different catalyst to bring on the transformation. Fire can do this when used constructively and purposefully. Thus John also proclaimed that one greater than he, one who baptises with fire was to come.

At Manila Waldorf School (MWS), we celebrate St. John’s festival with water and fire. After all the water fun, the urge to cleanse oneself is there. To jump the fire, our misconceptions and fearful thoughts of fire are confronted. Each is an opportunity to meet the call of St. John, the voice who called from the desert.

Photos courtesy of Michael Fong

Each year, Waldorf schools around the world honor a beautiful tradition known as the Flower Ceremony, a heartfelt rite of passage that warmly welcomes incoming Class 1 students and new members of our school community.

The ceremony typically takes place on the first day of school, symbolizing the beginning of a new journey in the lives of these young learners. In keeping with the Waldorf philosophy of reverence, rhythm, and relationship, the Flower Ceremony reflects our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, community, and interconnection across all grades.

At the heart of the ceremony is a gesture of welcome and support from the graduating class to the youngest. Each Class 1 student, and any new student joining the school, is presented with a flower by their teacher who will carry them in their journey in the school.

Class 12 accompanies the younger ones through an archway or to the front of the assembly, where the flower is given with a smile, a few kind words, and sometimes a handshake. This moment gently marks the transition from early childhood into the grades, a tender threshold in the Waldorf journey.

Parents, teachers, and students gather together to witness this moving event. There may be songs, verses, or a short speech from the Class 1 teacher or principal to set the tone. The atmosphere is reverent yet joyful, a celebration of both continuity and new beginnings.

The Flower Ceremony is not only a rite of passage for Class 1 students, it is also an invitation for new students of all grades to step into a nurturing, vibrant community that values each individual and their unfolding path.

While simple in form, the ceremony is rich in meaning. The act of giving and receiving a flower speaks to the core values of a Waldorf education: respect, compassion, growth, and the beauty of human connection.

For the students, especially those just beginning their school life, the Flower Ceremony plants seeds of confidence and assurance. For the older students, it serves as a reminder of their growth and their role as leaders and role models within the school.

Whether you are a parent witnessing the ceremony for the first time or a student passing a flower to a new friend, the Waldorf Flower Ceremony is a timeless expression of the love, warmth, and intention that lies at the heart of Waldorf education.

Invitation to All Manila Waldorf School Parents:

You are warmly invited to join our Lazure Painting Bayanihan on June 12–13, 9:00am to 3:00pm as we bring new life and color to our classrooms in the spirit of shared purpose and community!

Lazure painting is more than just beautifying walls, it is a unique artistic practice deeply rooted in Waldorf education. Developed by artist Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, lazure uses layers of translucent, light-filled color to create a living, breathing atmosphere in the learning environment. The soft, flowing forms and subtle hues support the soul life of the child, encouraging inner balance, creativity, and calm. Unlike flat or solid color walls, lazure-painted surfaces remain vibrant and responsive to changing light throughout the day, creating a harmonious rhythm in the classroom.

This painting method aligns with the Waldorf understanding that our environment deeply influences a child’s sense of well-being and learning. Classrooms with lazure offer not only aesthetic beauty but also a space that nourishes imagination and inner quiet. It reflects our intention to care for the whole child, head, heart, and hands. Participating in this painting bayanihan is also a chance to experience the joyful spirit of community that defines our school.

No painting experience is necessary, just bring an open heart, clothes you don’t mind getting paint on, and a willingness to lend a hand. Let's co-create a beautiful space for our children together!

Kindly sign up for our Lazure Activity here - https://forms.gle/F3Tupg58CNj1GCk47 . We are currently confirming with Admin re bus routes and will post the information as soon as available. Thank you.

CTTO 📸