Linden Waldorf School of Nashville

Annual Events

Rose Ceremony
Each year on the first day of school, the incoming first grade class is welcomed with a Rose Ceremony.  Students from the eighth grade class present roses to the incoming first graders, and these students continue enjoy activities with each other throughout the school year in their “buddy” pairs.

During this opening day assembly the class and specialty teachers are introduced, and each class teacher presents a brief overview of his/her grade’s curriculum for the year.  All Linden Waldorf School parents are invited to attend this special celebration of the new school year.


Elves’ Faire
Each November, the Linden Waldorf School community comes together to produce the Elves’ Faire.  It is also our largest community event, with well over 1000 people attending each year, as well as a gift to our students.   The Elves’ Faire is, for many people, the first opportunity to see a Waldorf school and to experience a bit of the philosophy underlying everything the school does.  Attendees enjoy activities that emphasize the wonder and joy of childhood, nutritious food, wholesome games, natural crafts, and live entertainment.  The funds generated from the Faire support programs and projects for our school.

May Faire/Grandparents’ Day
At May Faire, the school community celebrates the change of the season with grandparents and special friends.  Student’s work is displayed and music and a special story are enjoyed at an all-school assembly.   Grandparents or special friends are invited to visit students’ classrooms before the youngest children begin their search for the May Queen.  Once the Queen is found, she is crowned with flowers, and, in appreciation of her arrival, students perform special dances.  The  community enjoys a picnic together to celebrate this special day.

Spring Gala
The Spring Gala is an event that all parents and friends of Linden Waldorf School look forward to every year.  It is a wonderful themed evening of entertainment, food, drink, and a live auction as well as being an important   fundraising opportunity for the school.  The Spring Gala is held off-site (past locations include art galleries), which makes for a festive, “grown-up” evening for parents and friends of the school.

Graduation
Linden Waldorf School graduated its second eighth grade class in 2008. This annual celebration is a reflection of memories and accomplishments to honor and bid farewell to our oldest students.  During this ceremony we acknowledge with pride what these young men and women have become and reaffirm our own beliefs and appreciation for Waldorf education.

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Concerts
All students grade 3 and above participate in the school’s orchestra, choir, and recorder programs.  Several concerts are given each year, with music from the upper and lower grades orchestras, the choirs, and recorder ensembles. These concerts are open to the public and are generally offered in the fall and spring.

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