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. Early Childhood Programs, Kindergarten through Grade 8 are currently offered.
The Kelowna Waldorf School in 1982
Seen here is the Kelowna Waldorf School that follows anthroposophic architecture.
Major Milestones
- 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.