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The Ficke family, the longest standing members of our community,
have been at the school since 1984, educating all 4 of their children
- Verena (23), Christel (19), Martin (14) and Julian (9). |
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A Brief History
The Waldorf School Association of Kelowna
(WSAK), a registered non-profit association, was founded in 1981 and
offered its first Preschool class in 1982. The first Grade 1 class
started in 1985. Preschool through Grade 8 are currently offered.
Major Milestones
- 2003, enrolment has increased over 20% in each of the last 2 years.
- 1998 to present, site improvements continued: flow form waterfall,
historic bell tower, renovations to the south building, basketball court,
new playground and improved landscaping.
- 1992, a major expansion took place at our Collett Road site with the
addition of the Main building.
- 1990, built the Preschool/Eurythmy building.
- 1989, received Group I Independent School status (50% government funding).
- 1988, became an approved member of the Federation of Independent Schools
Association and a sponsored member of the Association of Waldorf Schools
of North America.
- 1987, purchased the Collett Road site and received Group II Independent
School status (35% government funding).
- 1986, consolidated the Kindergarten, 'Class 1' and 'Class 2 at the
Collett Road school.
- 1985, the first 'Class 1' began with nine children at St. David's
Church on Sutherland Avenue.
- 1983, the Preschool moved to Cameron House on Richter Street.
- 1982, the Preschool/Kindergarten opened at a leased site on Collett
Road.
- 1981, the Waldorf School Association of Kelowna (WSAK) was formed.
- 1980, a lecture about Waldorf education captured the imaginations
of a group of parents.
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