Kindergarten has started, and the children are busy greeting the Autumn.🍂 We also welcome a wonderful new Kindergarten teacher, Martha Newman. She is being supported by the highly experienced Fran Critchard, and together they take care of our 'River' Kindergarten, the third of our KG classes. A dedicated post on them to follow…. —————– We have some limited availability in our Kindergarten, if you would like to take a tour to find out more, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk to get in touch. —————— #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshirekids #pembrokeshirenationalpark #pembrokeshirecoast #westwales #ScreenFreePlay #WeAreWaldorf #Pembrokeshire #screenfreekids #waldorfuk #outdoorschool #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #waldorfkinder #waldorfsteiner #waldorfkindergarten #steinerkindergarten

Welcome back everyone! The beginning of the year is always such an exciting time, full of hope and fresh starts. The anticipation of the knowledge and skills to be gained in the coming year, and all the new friendships to be made. A joyful and exciting time for the children. ❤ A special welcome to our new staff members, who bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to our beautiful little school ✨ Here is to another wonderful academic year! ————– #Wearewaldorf #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #Steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #steiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #independentschoolsuk

Gardening teacher Nim Robins joined Nant-y-Cwm in 2022 bringing her deep-rooted knowledge and passion for permaculture to her lessons at the school. Elisa Gonzalez sat down with Nim to understand more about her inspiring approach to teaching children, which encourages them to connect with the living world all around them. **Link in Bio** ————————- #pembrokeshirenationalpark #permacultureeducation #pembrokeshirekids #pembrokeshire #WeAreWaldorf #permaculturedesign #pembrokeshirelife #westwales #experientiallearning #Pembrokeshire #ScreenFreePlay #pembrokeshirecoast #permaculture #permaculturegarden #Steiner #Wearewaldorf #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #wearewaldorf #steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation

The negative effects of screens and social media are becoming more apparent with each new study published, showing the detrimental affect on young people's mental health. Yet it can be so hard to protect our children from these devices, when all their peers are using them. The solution? Join a phone-free school. When you join Nant-y-Cwm, you join a community of parents who are aware of the negative impact that unlimited internet access, social media, and gaming devices have on children. Nant-y-Cwm provides a safe-haven, where children can concentrate on learning, growing and thriving, that gives parents peace of mind. Visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk for more information or to book a tour. *limited pupil spaces* ———————— #WeAreWaldorf #Pembrokeshire #pembrokeshire #westwales #pembrokeshirekids #waldorfuk #pembrokeshirelife #experientiallearning #wellbeingeconomy #pembrokeshirenationalpark #pembrokeshirecoast #techfreekids #screenfree #ScreenFreePlay #screenfreekids #screenfreetime

*Cooperation *Ingenuity *Resourcefulness *Problem solving *Confidence *Maths in action – All things we love to see at Nant-y-Cwm✨ (Classes 6 & 7 raising money for their end of school trip next year) Visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk for more information and to book a school tour ——————— #WeAreWaldorf #waldorfuk #westwales #pembrokeshirelife #experientiallearning #Pembrokeshire #pembrokeshire #outdoorclassroom #pembrokeshirekids #radicaleducation #wellbeingeconomy #mathskills #waldorf #nantycwmschool #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinereducation

'' It’s about really putting the children in touch with what they can create using traditional minimal hand-tools, and working the wood in the way the wood will allow, using the timber we’ve got and following the grain. Trying to make beautiful, useful, and long-lasting objects. We use our woodland and start with the raw material – the timber as a tree, then as logs, and we split them down and shape all the parts by hand, giving them an understanding of the materials from start to finish.'' – Ben, woodworking teacher, Nant-y-Cwm. ———————– Would you like to find out more? Visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk To book a visit – email info@nant-y-cwm.co.uk ———————– #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #steiner #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerschool #steinereducation #waldorf #pembrokeshirelife #westwales #experientiallearning #pembrokeshire #outdoorclassroom #Pembrokeshire

Did you know that we are the most affordable Steiner-Waldorf school in mainland UK? To find out more and to book a tour: Visit – www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk ————————– #waldorfuk #WeAreWaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #WaldorfDolls #steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfkinder #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #waldorfkindergarten #waldorfhandwork #waldorf #nantycwmschool

Take a look at what we have to offer✨ Alongside English, maths and history, pupils at Nant-y-Cwm experience an inspiring and diverse range of subjects. All taught with passion, creativity and using adaptive teaching methods, there is something to inspire and connect with every child. For more information, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk Contact us to take a tour! #waldorfuk #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirenationalpark #pembrokeshirekids #pembrokeshirelife #WeAreWaldorf #westwales #experientiallearning #radicaleducation #outdoorclassroom #waldorf #steinerschool #steinerwaldorf #waldorfschool #waldorfsteiner #waldorfeducation #steiner #wearewaldorf #waldorfschools

''With the older years we're learning about making plant medicines, compost teas, microbes and the soil food web. They also learn how to spot different diseases and pests in plants and what we can do about it. Caring for the soil has been a big thing this last year. They learn how to mimic nature when growing – which is an element of Permaculture.'' – Nim, Gardening teacher at Nant-y-Cwm To book a summer tour visit : www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirenationalpark #Pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirekids #pembrokeshirelife #experientiallearning #westwales #WeAreWaldorf #waldorfuk #outdoorschool #outdoorclassroom #permaculture #permaculturedesign #permaculturekids #permaculturegarden #waldorfschools #Steiner

✒️The tactile experience of using a fountain pen engages students more deeply, enhancing their connection to the work and promoting mindfulness Why not come visit our school over the summer, and take a look at our other educational practices? To book a tour and for more information, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk ——————— #Wearewaldorf #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #steinereducation #steinerschool #nantycwmschool #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirekids #Pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshirenationalpark #wellbeingeconomy

At the end of the school year, the pupils bind their workbooks into one final book to take home and show their families. The children choose a peice of art they are most proud of, or maybe a topic which was important to them, and use the work for the front of the cover. These creative, curriculum-rich books become the culmination of all that students have learned, in depth, for the year. Students learn the Main Lesson topics, such as History, Science, and Mathematics, in blocks averaging 4 to 6 weeks, and students create a new Main Lesson book for each block. The books serve as both learning tools and documentation of the work learned. To find out more, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk —————– #pembrokeshirecoast #pembrokeshirelife #experientiallearning #pembrokeshirekids #Pembrokeshire #pembrokeshire #waldorfeducation #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinereducation #waldorf

When children feel safe in the classroom, supported by their classmates and valued for who they are, they can focus on the task at hand – learning. www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk ———— #pembrokeshirelife #Pembrokeshire #experientiallearning #thriving #pembrokeshirecoast #westwales #pembrokeshirekids #pembrokeshirenationalpark #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinereducation

'' I get the children to create the tools that they use, such as the shave horses which we sit at to shave the wood. We had to make all of those for the outdoor classroom, before anything else. We made those over weeks with the older classes, and it was great. We also made tent pegs and mallets which they need for projects, they get lots of use. It's about trying to create tangible, purposeful objects from beginning to end. I want to get the children really in touch with the materials they are using. We get the timber from the woodland next door. Starting with the raw material – the timber as a tree – then as logs, we split them down and shape all the parts by hand, using traditional hand tools. '' – Ben Hughes, woodworking teacher, Nant-y-cwm. Ben is one of many dedicated and inspiring teachers at Nant-y-Cwm, delivering his lessons with enthusiasm. Visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk for more information, and to book a summer visit. #Wearewaldorf #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #nantycwmschool #Pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirekids #radicaleducator #wellbeingeconomy #experientiallearning #outdoorclassroom #outdoorschool #greenwoodwork

🌱At Nant-y-Cwm the children have dedicated gardening and permaculture lessons with the incredible Nim Robins (of www.PermacultureChildren.org)🌱 These lessons help young people understand how nature works by doing practical activities in the garden. By spending years working in the school garden and watching nature's processes, they will gain valuable experience and learn about their important role in taking care of the soil, growing food, and protecting the earth. These practical lessons can also be connected to more theoretical or observational lessons, enabling young people to develop good judgment. Here is a picture of one of our class 3 children engrossed in tending the tomatoes. To find out more, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #nantycwmschool #waldorf #permaculture #permaculturegarden #permaculturedesign #permaculturekids

This beautiful elephant has been knitted by a boy in class 1, who is 7 years old. Such wonderful work, do you agree? ''Handwork teaches so much. Sustained attention, deferred gratification, impulse control. It sharpens observation skills and perception. Feelings of belonging blossom, as children feel anchored to the moment at hand, neither looking forward nor back, happy in the product of their hands.'' – Patricia Urda To find out more, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #WaldorfDolls #steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #steinerhandwork #waldorfhandwork #waldorf #nantycwmschool

Summer Fair 2024 ❤✨ A big thanks to our wonderful school community #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshirecoast #waldorfeducation #steiner #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #steinerschool #steinereducation

🌸The Summer Fair was glorious! 🌸 Surrounded by beautiful music, delicious food and the nicest people, there isn't a better way to pass a hazy Sunday in June. Events like these are a real reminder of the beauty of the Nant-y-Cwm school community. Well done to us all, for what we create for our children ✨ A huge thank you to everyone who donated time, energy, food and gifts. ❤ #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #waldorf #nantycwmschool #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshirecoast #pembrokeshireholiday

The children celebrated St John's Day, marking the midsummer point of the year. They made beautiful crowns, and gathered in the garden to sing songs for parents. Then one by one, they took it in turns to jump over the fire (with help from the Kindergarten teachers!) Festivals hold great significance at Nant-y-Cwm, giving the children an opportunity to connect with nature, and nurture their personal and spiritual growth. To find out more, visit: www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk #Wearewaldorf #waldorfschools #wearewaldorf #waldorfeducation #waldorfkinder #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #waldorfkindergarten #steinerkindergarten #nantycwmschool

''Play is the work of children'' – Jean Piaget Kindergarten in Nant-y-Cwm provides a nurturing environment for children to relax into their free play. The toys in the kindergarten are unformed, encouraging the children to be creative and imaginative in their play. ''‘What a difference there is between…playthings that leave as much as possible to the power of imagination and giving finished toys that leave nothing for the child’s own inner activity. '' – Steiner To book a tour of our kindergarten, and to find out more: www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk #Wearewaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfkinder #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #waldorfkindergarten

''Having taught in both Waldorf schools and public schools, I can affirm that students who have letters introduced slowly, artistically, and as a whole body experience, have greater mastery of spelling, reading, and penmanship than students who are not given guidance and time to build this strong foundation. Would you like to visit our school and take a look at how we teach? Visit: www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk To book a tour and for more information. #Wearewaldorf #waldorfschools #Steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshirenationalpark

At Nant-y-Cwm, the Kindergarten teachers communicate with children in a thoughtful manner, understanding that young minds are constantly learning and copying behaviors. They avoid blame or shame, instead gently but firmly reminding children of expectations. Teachers strive to cultivate children's intrinsic motivation through daily activities, preferring this approach over using reward systems. There is a profound respect for each child and a recognition that they learn by observing worthy adult role models. ✨ Only limited places available for September To find out more, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk #WeAreWaldorf #Steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfkinder #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #steinerwaldorf #steinereducation #waldorfkindergarten #steinerkindergarten

Class 6&7 have been learning about the circulatory system and how our bodies function. How beautiful is this work? Art, as a method of learning science, encourages engagement and makes learning enjoyable and stimulating. Abstract concepts become concrete through visualisation and hands-on activities. This supports diverse learning styles, aiding comprehension for visual learners. #WeAreWaldorf #waldorfuk #waldorfschools #Steiner #steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool

Happy Father's day to all the wonderful fathers at Nant-y-Cwm ❤️ The kindergarten children made these beautiful gifts of rosemary infused salt & sea themed cards 🥰 #Wearewaldorf #waldorfschools #Steiner #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfearlychildhood #fathersday

It is so refreshing to see pre-teens creative, innocent and full of heart. ❤️ If you were to visit Nant-y-Cwm and speak to the children, you would find them happy, confident and relaxed. Nant-y-Cwm is a safe haven that allows children to remain innocent, protecting them from the unnecessary stresses of adult life, which so many young people are exposed to at too early an age. #wearewaldorf #steinerschool #waldorfeducation #steinerwaldorf #steiner #steinerschool

The June edition of our newsletter is available at www.nant-y-cwm.co.uk/news #WeAreWaldorf #pembrokeshirelife #pembrokeshire #steinerwaldorf #steinerschool #steinereducation #waldorfeducation #waldorfsteiner #waldorfschool

This is what a screen-free classroom looks like 👌 Real objects (and not screens) allow children to physically take part in their education. Our students engage not only their minds in the classroom but also their hearts and hands. For more information visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk Admissions now open for September✨

Class 6 and 7 have been learning about the body and the circulatory system, taking each other's heart rates and listening with stethoscopes. Turning twelve marks the beginning of what Steiner called ‘Earth maturity.’ It ushers in a fascination with how things work, why things happen, and the laws that govern the world. Their thinking remains practical, and thus observable scientific experiments and practical experiences of the world and their own abilities are of central importance. During this block, the children practiced archery each morning. They were able to see that with mindful breathing and quiet, focused attention, their aim and execution improved. This demonstrated that complete body engagement in every action—a focused mind with breathing and body working together—can help them achieve desired outcomes. To find out more about our engaging and inspiring way of teaching, visit www.Nant-y-Cwm.co.uk. #WeAreWaldorf #Steiner #waldorfschools #waldorf100 #waldorfeducation #waldorfschool #steinerschool #steinereducation #nantycwmschool

Croeso I Pawb – All welcome to our summer fair! Sunday 30th June, 11am-4pm. Come along to enjoy food, fun, stalls & entertainment in our beautiful school grounds. This wonderful family event is open to all, and is a great way to experience our school and help us raise money. We hope to see you there ❤ #llanycefn #clunderwen #pembrokeshirelife #maenclochog #pembrokeshire #WeAreWaldorf #llangolman

Helen from the road safety team at @pembrokeshirecountycouncil visited us recently. Helen came to talk to the children about road safety, and her sessions were invaluable. Thanks Helen! #WeAreWaldorf #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirelife #waldorfuk