The Bridge Land for Learning

02/17/2026

How does education support the developing brain? Explore the connection between Waldorf education and child development through movement, handwork, imagination, and developmentally aligned learning.

02/10/2026

What does a child’s developing brain truly need in the early years?

This week on our blog, we explore the connection between Waldorf education and child development, and how movement, handwork, imagination, and developmentally aligned learning help children build focus, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

At Okanagan Waldorf School and The Early Years Centre, we see every day how educating the whole child, head, heart, and hands, supports healthy growth from the inside out.

Read the full post on our website to learn more:

How does education support the developing brain? Explore the connection between Waldorf education and child development through movement, handwork, imagination, and developmentally aligned learning.

02/09/2026

We are delighted to share that The Bridge Educational Society has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) through the Community Works Funds program. This grant application was submitted by Roxanne Brierley, whose dedication and steady leadership have been instrumental in securing many grants that continue to support the growth and development of our campus.

These funds will be directed toward an outdoor washroom facility, a long-envisioned project of the Campus Development Committee. This addition will greatly enhance our ability to offer expanded outdoor programming and will support our vision of keeping the campus welcoming and accessible to the wider community. The facility will serve families and visitors enjoying our forest trails, support our gardening community, and provide much-needed convenience for children during their daily forest adventures.

This grant marks an important first step toward fully funding and realizing this project, and we are deeply grateful for the continued support of the RDNO. A special thank-you as well to Rick Fairburn, who has long been a strong advocate for our school and campus initiatives.

We look forward to sharing more as this project unfolds.

01/14/2026

Are you thinking ahead to Kindergarten enrollment? Join us for a special information session where we’ll explore what makes our Waldorf Kindergarten program a nurturing, enriching, and developmentally aligned foundation for your child’s early years.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
- 𝗔 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿: see firsthand the warm, engaging environment where learning unfolds naturally.
- 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁, 𝗛𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆’: discover the core components of our program and how they support the incredible physical, neurological, and social-emotional growth that happens from birth to age seven.
- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: how imagination, play, and movement form the cornerstone of deep and joyful learning.
- 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀: breathing life into education through project work, artistic exploration, storytelling, and extended outdoor play, including forest days.
- 𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀: how our Kindergarten program fosters a sense of well-being and belonging, creating the optimal state for learning.
- 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗕𝗖 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺: learn how we meet BC’s educational standards while embracing Waldorf pedagogy.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
- Tuesday, January 27th at 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 PM

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Kindergarten Classroom (Sunflower Room)
730 Whitevale Road, Lumby, BC

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: If you are unable to attend one of these scheduled sessions but are interested in learning more, please contact Trish Folland in our Administration Office.

This session is designed for adults; however, babes in arms are welcome.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: Contact our administration office at info@bridgeeducational.org.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B49AEAF2CABFE3-61633649-kindergarten #/

01/14/2026

In a world where screens are increasingly shaping childhood, many parents are beginning to ask what may be quietly lost along the way. This post explores what excessive screen exposure can take from children and how Waldorf education offers a thoughtful, research-aligned alternative that protects imagination, relationship, and healthy development, right here in Vernon.

In a world where screens are increasingly shaping childhood, many parents are beginning to ask what may be quietly lost along the way.

12/18/2025

Our Annual Fund is underway, and we invite the wider community to help support Waldorf education at The Bridge Educational Society on our beautiful Bridge Land for Learning.

Your gift, at any amount, helps nurture inspired teachers and educational excellence, care for our creek, gardens, and forested campus, and tuition assistance to keep our programs accessible

Every contribution makes a meaningful difference and supports the areas of greatest need.

Donate today through CanadaHelps

Thank you for helping our community learn, grow, and thrive, now and into the future.

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11/06/2025

One of the highlights of our Winter Garden is the Children’s Store, a cherished Winter Garden tradition!

Each year, we host a special shop just for children, filled with small, handcrafted treasures made with love by our families. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to pick up gifts for their family (and a little something for themselves).

Think seashells, painted pinecones, origami, tiny felted animals, painted stones, or self-hardening clay ornaments.

The magic is twofold; children find as much joy in creating these treasures as they do in choosing them!

See more event details here: https://fb.me/e/6M13nf8ph

Winter Garden: Seasonal Magic
Saturday, November 29th • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Bridge Land for Learning – 730 Whitevale Rd, Lumby

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

One of the highlights of our Winter Garden is the Magical Puppet Show.

Waldorf puppet shows weave a quiet kind of magic. With soft music, candlelight, and lovingly handmade puppets, familiar stories come to life in a way that feels both wondrous and deeply soothing. Gentle gestures and poetic words invite children into a dreamlike world where imagination awakens and the heart is touched. In this tender atmosphere, stories unfold not just before the eyes, but within the soul.

See full event details here: https://fb.me/e/6M13nf8ph

Winter Garden: Seasonal Magic
Saturday, November 29th • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm�The Bridge Land for Learning – 730 Whitevale Rd, Lumby

10/10/2025

In the early years, we build the foundation for creative thinking. Through rich storytelling, open-ended play, and artistic expression, children develop the imaginative capacities that will later become innovation, empathy, and original thinking.

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09/16/2025

Fall Work Parties – Many Hands Make Light Work!

Join us as we roll up our sleeves and get our campus ready for the year ahead. Work parties are a wonderful way to care for our beautiful environment while connecting as a community. Children are welcome to join under parent supervision.

Bring gloves, water, and snacks. Rain or shine—we’ll make it fun together!

Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, Sept. 19 – Schoolhouse garden beds
- Friday, Oct. 3 – Fall clean up
- Saturday, Oct. 18 – Firewood splitting (with the Forest Action Team)

Sign up with the link below or contact Paul: facilities@bridgeeducational.org if you need alternative arrangements.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B49AEAF2CABFE3-58583546-fall #/

09/16/2025

We extend our warmest thanks to the Village Of Lumby for their generous donation of wood fibre for our playgrounds. Their contribution helps us keep our outdoor spaces safe and inviting for our children to learn and play.

We are especially grateful for the continued support of Bo Sash Contracting for the delivery of this material and for the many ways they have assisted our campus over the years.

A special thank you goes to Conrad from Bo Sash Contracting, whose dependability and generosity have been vital to our community. From excavation and snow clearing to sanding during icy conditions and addressing facilities emergencies, Conrad’s commitment has left a lasting mark on our school.

We are genuinely grateful to be part of such a compassionate and supportive community—thank you for helping us nurture a vibrant environment for our children.