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"Something that sets Sunrise apart from other schools is the ethic of care. We have felt that our children are well cared for in all aspects of their being through specific, concrete actions and responses taken by all staff, as well as through a general attentiveness and tuning into the children's needs, growth edges and strengths."

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What parents say

“It’s difficult to put into words just what Sunrise means to us as a family. It’s our second home. It’s a safe place for our kiddos to be themselves… We feel very fortunate to be a part of this community and so thankful to the teachers who see who our children are and help nurture them on their path to self-discovery.”

The Growing Season: Addressing responsible land use, food security, and community building through edible gardens

Set in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Sunrise Waldorf School finds its home in an area abundant with...

Reflections from Parenthood: How a kindergarten transformed my world

I’ve often heard the saying or sentiment that parenting isn’t for the faint of heart. And it is true; parents get tested, over and over...

21 Ideas for Family Fun in the Valley this Summer

The summer holidays are fast approaching, and parents and children alike are already starting to imagine the long weeks ahead, perhaps...

Sunrise Waldorf School acknowledges the injustices and harms committed against Indigenous peoples in this land now known as Canada. Our school commits to a path of Truth and Reconciliation, with special attention to the roles of schools in this history.  We strive to engage respectfully and meaningfully with local, Indigenous communities and collaborate in meaningful learning, planning, and relationship building.

We respectfully acknowledge that our school stands on the territory of the Hul’q’umi’num speaking-peoples of Quw’utsun and honours the original seven villages of Kwa'mutsun, Qw’um’yiqun’, Xwulqw'selu, S-amuna, Lhumlhumuluts', Xinupsum, and Tl’ulpalus. We are grateful to live, work, learn, and play on this land and commit to understanding and honouring truth and reconciliation. 