A RINGWOOD school took part in the recent town carnival – part of celebrations marking its 50th anniversary.
The Ringwood Waldorf School won first prize and Best in Show awards with their entry in the carnival, which featured a dragon, prowling the streets.
The event came after an on-campus festival earlier this month, with school lead and chair of the senior management team, Geli Patrick, praising everyone involved.
“We are so excited to be celebrating the school’s 50th birthday,” they said. “Taking part in the Ringwood Carnival is the next step in our 50th anniversary celebrations, which are set to last the whole year.
“Our school has literally been built from the ground up by parents and our school community over the past five decades.
“And we have ambitious plans for the next few years, further developing the school, with more buildings to accommodate future additional pupils wanting to join.
“The carnival float has been built with this same passion. Our massive dragon that ties in with the school’s Michaelmas celebrations is something to behold.”
Founded in 1974, Ringwood Waldorf School was established as a small cottage school at Folly Farm with just six students.
It has since flourished into a “thriving educational community”, with more than 250 students from across Europe.
The school offers a Waldorf curriculum for children from infancy to 19.
“Students not only engage in core academic subjects such as mathematics, sciences, languages, and humanities, but also immerse themselves music, movement, arts and traditional crafts,” a spokesperson said.
“This rich variety of subjects empowers students to discover their passions, fostering a deep love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom.”
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