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The writer and environmentalist Annie Dillard once said that “how we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” While the administrators at Trillium Waldorf may not think in exactly those terms, that’s an idea that’s at the core of the school. Yes, learning is about working through the curriculum, acquiring new skills, honing old ones. But being at school should be about living well, too, and Trillium has made that at priority since it was founded in 1996. From day one it was an expression of the community that gave rise to it, begun by a number of families that wanted something better, something maybe a bit more caring for their children. There were 21 students in the first year, and a single grade, though it’s grown since then, mainly because of the community that formed around the school. The current property was supplied by an alumni family, which nicely continues the theme. This is about people teaching children how to find their way in the world, to have fun, to enjoy the company of others, and to live fulfilled lives.

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(4.4) Parent, Nicole Nasvytis (2025) Gr. 1 to Gr. 2 (current) — The atmosphere at Trillium Waldorf is like the storybook school we long for. My son's favorite ... The Tri-Pillar system at the school stands out, and I appreciate the effort to promote open communication between the board, teachers, and parents. I truly valued the administration's support for their community values when I ... The teachers are clearly very passionate about what they do, and I can tell/feel that my son's teacher has legitimately connected with and cares about him. I love that they run parent nights where our grade teacher (Mr. Orme) ... I believe the school's system for integrating movement and rhythm into learning is ahead of its time. The activation of the body is crucial for processing information, as that information literally needs to flow through the bo... It doesn't seem that there are any extracurricular activities at Trillium, at least not as far as I've seen. One of the few things I enjoyed about school as a child was joining after-school clubs, as they allowed me to connect... I can't remember how many families are in our school; I feel like it could be 140-160 families, many with 2-4 children. The feeling I get at the school is that all the children are quite friendly and comfortable. Somehow, in G... Yes, my son loves going to school at Trillium. He rushes me to go early in the morning and is upset when I pick him up at 3:30. He would love it if I left him in aftercare every day, which is certainly not how I felt about sch... Parents are encouraged to volunteer. In the early grades, they can attend the Friday Forest Walk. We can also volunteer as drivers for field trips, which I prefer over using a school bus. One parent mentioned she discovered th... It's lovely that the school is within walking distance of the Victoria Road forest/trail. The young kids go there every Friday afternoon for a forest walk, and it's so sweet. We have Victoria Road at our entrance, an elderly h... The application process was straightforward. I remember thinking how interesting it was that the prospective teacher (and I believe another staff member?) interacted with my son and subtly assessed aspects of his development t...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.6) Parent, Travis Fantina (2025) K (current) — Our daughter has enjoyed bonding with her teachers, finger knitting and drawing. She has alway... All the leaders are warm and welcoming. The school administrators are a key component to the community that is built up around Waldorf education. Having spent some time at different Waldorf schools, I can say that Trillium's c... Our daughter is still in kindergarten; at this age, our biggest concern is that she is safe, well looked after and seen. We feel like she gets that from her teachers. She always provides us with glowing reviews of her teacher... Waldorf does not have an academically heavy curriculum, which is why we were attracted to the school. We believe that in North America, far too much emphasis is placed on pushing children to excel academically from an early ag... Our experience as parents of a kindergarten child is limited when it comes to extracurriculars since the young children don't have clubs after school. That being said, we are aware of a few things that have been mentioned in t... The student body is about 160-180 students in the school. What really impressed us was how the students play together through the ages. In larger schools, it's much more common for children to play exclusively with other kids ... In the Waldorf philosophy, one of the most important things for a child to have in their life (home life and school life) is rhythm. At Trillium Waldorf School, there is a strong sense of rhythm and predictability. In Kinderga... The community aspect of Waldorf is huge. The parents are highly encouraged to attend community meetings about three times a year, join the Parent Teacher Council, and come out for as many events and meetings as possible. The s... The school is close to the city's edge but on a main road, which makes it quite accessible. It's in the suburbs and just a few blocks from a forest with many trails. The kindergarten children often take walks to the meadow, an... I would say not to worry about it. The process was very smooth, and the administrators worked around our schedule to make the meetings happen. We had an initial meeting on Zoom since we weren't in the area at the time. Then, w...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.6) Parent, Katie Pew (2022) Our children both thrive at Trillium Waldorf. My daughter is in grade two and loves every day... We actually had a tough encounter with the school regarding our re-enrolment this past fall. We made the hard decision to take a year to homeschool during the pandemic to hope to maintain a routine for our children. It was suc... I couldn’t say enough good things about all the teachers we have encountered at Trillium Waldorf School. Our current grade two teacher is so fantastic at keeping the class under control, being serious when needed but also is... I feel like this can be a tricky one for people who are not used to the Waldorf curriculum. While it is not always on par for what goes on in public school, I feel like the children are far happier in general in life after hav... With Trillium Waldorf school being a smaller school, there is no gymnasium or extra space inside the school. That being said there’s plenty of outdoor space and they frequent the woods as well as local parks and skating rink... This was a great draw for us at the Trillium Waldorf School. The student body is great even though it is on the smaller side. I believe there are just under 150 students in school. We love Trillium Waldorf School for its sense... Our children love going to school here. Every day they look forward to school, the subjects taught, the snacks being offered in kindergarten, seeing all the subject teachers as well as playing with their friends. In the school... At the Trillium Waldorf School, the community is the greatest part. There are always offerings of parent involvement, whether it is volunteering with handwork class, going on nature walks, or the annual spring and fall worker ... The children spend a great deal of time in the forest nearby whether it be on a short walk or an afternoon nature walk. With the school being kind of on the edge of the city but still, within it, they’re able to go play at t...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.6) Parent, Hanna Van Dijk-Alāč (2022) The most enjoyable aspect of school for my daughter is visual arts classes which have been taug... At our school, the leadership team leads by example and gets all 3 key "pillars" involved (parents, staff, teachers, board members, interested community members) by much discussion, meetings in person or over zoom, and yearly ... The teachers are Trillium Waldorf love their calling, the students, and the curriculum. It's a rich, embedded curriculum that spans large historical stories which are developmentally appropriate for each grade level. In grade ... The beauty of the school academic program lies at the heart of a carefully crafted and thought-through rich curriculum that couches all subjects and topics inside an overarching theme for the year. In grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8 ... Extracurricular activities are carefully planned according to what activity or sport might be appropriate developmentally speaking at a certain age group. In kindergarten, there's digging in the sandbox and walks, in SK skippi... Our school is small which is great because class sizes are lower. We have two kindergarten classes, and each KG group is capped at 18 students with 2 teachers each. In JK there is a morning program, healthy lunch, such as s... The overall quality of the school is high because of parents' involvement leader initiative and teacher's commitment. Both my son who had special needs and my daughter who is currently in grade six love going to school. They a... Parents of the Trillium Waldorf School are very involved in the school culture as much as they want to be. There are committees on which to serve trips that need chaperones, extra helping hands needed in the grade one handwork... Many parents in our particular School community moved to Guelph in order to have their children attend the Trillium Waldorf School. We on the other hand stumbled across the school which happens to be in our neighbourhood by ac...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.7) Parent, Natalia Brajak (2022) My son appreciated the intimacy - at times he longed for a bigger school and a gym and a librar... The school's leadership and administration have grown and evolved over the years we have been at the school and they have developed strategies to effectively support children and families when they experience struggles. The co... I have been very happy with most of the teachers. There have been some periods of time when staffing was interrupted or inconsistent for certain subjects - but overall the teachers have been amazing, thoughtful and creative. T... I feel the academic program is thoughtfully put together and considers how children develop. It weaves in a deep reverence for their souls and to me that makes the academics that much more potent and relevant. Our kids are not... There may not be as many extracurriculars that happen “after school” as in other schools but the overall program is so well rounded I feel the children get nourished on those levels regardless. In grade 5, children across ... The Waldorf approach honours the development of the human being and its stages. The thoughtful delegation of responsibilities and rights through the grades makes it feel very special. Like all students in each grade - in all W... School life is very rich. The celebratory and rhythmic nature of the flow of the year makes it feel very safe and welcoming. During COVID, we really felt sorrow for all the celebrations having to be cancelled. The rich musical... My favourite thing is how involved I got to be in my son’s class and at the school. There are so many opportunities to create beautiful things at the school. If you have the blessing of some extra time, going on amazing clas... The children venture out regularly to natural areas, play in the woods, sing songs, splash in the river, get muddy - as kids should. I am grateful that my son got to experience as much nature as he has the last 8 years. He lov...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

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Parent, Nicole Nasvytis (2025)

(4.6)

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