Two years ago, Susan Hull initiated a Grandparents Circle, a self-renewing program of financial contributions from the students’ grandparents and close relatives. Susan said: “I imagined a group of grandparents, holding hands and encircling their precious grandchildren, in a supportive and loving way.”

When grandparents and close relatives make financial contributions to the school they enhance the role they already play in their grandchildren’s development, providing the stability and meaningful connections that are essential ingredients to maturity. Grandmother Ann Hendy shares this about her granddaughter’s recent experience at Cedar Valley Waldorf School.

Why We Give – A Grandparent’s Perspective

Thank You, Cedar Valley School!

Three months ago, my daughter transferred my granddaughter to Cedar Valley Waldorf School. In that time, I’ve seen a dramatic change in her that is very encouraging. She now she greets each day with enthusiasm and, even when sick, pleads to go to school. She is more confident and co-operative. Her love of singing and crafts has been revived and she now comes home singing in French and German.

The Cedar Valley staff is friendly and outgoing and the building is more home-like and far less institutional … all positive influences. With smaller class sizes and closer supervision and encouragement, my granddaughter is opening up socially and intellectually. She is forming closer friendships with students and staff. She is exploring her potential through a wide variety of new activities and challenges. She is excited about each day and tells us her achievements. She is more consistent, more pleasant to be around, and happier than I ever saw her before.

I am very happy that my daughter chose Cedar Valley Waldorf School and look forward to continued progress, as her new school is now an active partner in her development.

Ann J. Hendy

Squamish, BC