Our blog shares some of what is unique and wonderful about Madrona School and the worldwide Waldorf education movement. Madrona School is an independent, private school on Bainbridge Island (WA) offering Waldorf education for children ages 18 months - 14 years. We have parent-child classes, play - based preschool, nature - intensive kindergarten, and grade school classes. Our grade school offers arts - infused academics for 1st - 8th grades. We are located a ferry ride away from Seattle, WA in Kitsap County. Find out why Waldorf education is a time-tested alternative educational methodology.

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December 18, 2017

A Season for Candles and Singing

Madrona School

December 18, 2017

The Shortest Day, by Susan Cooper, begins: And so the shortest day came and the year died / And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world / Came people singing, dancing, / To drive the dark away....

December at Madrona School brings candlelight and community singing. We gather together for our Spiral of Light festival, and the second grade brings us an annual Santa Lucia celebration. The classrooms sprout greenery and show off colorful windows, too. Our days are short but packed with a sense of festive anticipation. Enjoy this glimpse into this year's December.

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