We share our advent spiral tradition with other Waldorf schools. It is a simple, reverent occasion about bringing our light to the darkness. Every year the children enjoy carefully treading their path through a spiral of greenery to light their candle at the centre. Creating the spiral from evergreen branches and strands of ivy is… Continue reading Advent spirals – for children and adults
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Apple Pressing 2024
Shake, shake the apple tree, apples ripe and rosy! The tree did get shaken and a very many beautiful apples did get pressed; the sun shone and all was merry!
We are outstanding!
We are delighted to share that this year we have been awarded an “outstanding” rating by Ofsted. In this post you can read Diane’s account of an eventful (but also quite typical) day!
Rumpelstiltskin
Gingerbread Hall of Fame
We had a wonderful time at the Blackthorn Christmas Fair! Here are some fantastic efforts from our gingerbread decorating stall. Thank you to everyone who came along!
Harvest Open Afternoon 2023
Join us for our May open afternoon!
Stardust is back!
We hope you can join us.
Upcoming Advent Spiral
After a couple of years off, we are very excited about our advent spiral this weekend!
A calm evening for our Martinmas Lantern Walk
At dusk on Sunday 13th November the children and families connected with Cobnuts Kindergarten met at the Blackthorn garden to celebrate Martinmas. Carrying their homemade lanterns and singing, they wound their way around the garden in a traditional lantern walk. It was a lovely still and clear evening, with stars shining above us. Refreshments of… Continue reading A calm evening for our Martinmas Lantern Walk