The Alpenglow School

The Alpenglow School, an alternative program for Kindergarten - Grade 6 children within CRPS, is based on Waldorf teaching methods, nature education practices and nature immersion.  The blending of these environment focused pedagogies will create an exciting, inspiring, nurturing, and creative learning environment for the children.  The current Alpenglow Kindergarten and Grade 1-6 classes are located in a quiet wing of the Canmore Collegiate High School.

REGISTRATION FOR 2018/2019

The Alpenglow School Registration for 2019/2020 for Kindergarten and Grades 1 - 6 will open on February 6th, 2019.
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Alpenglow's Full Day kindergarten option - In the mornings, the children will be immersed in play-based learning through Waldorf methods. The afternoons will continue to support this learning style through the addition of forest and music enrichment opportunities provided by Forest Play and Music Magic.
Registration forms for 2019/20 will be available in January 2019

We do not wish for finances to be a barrier to learning - please attach the Program Fee Assistance form to your registration package.
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Experiential Learning

More and more research is showing the importance and positive academic benefits of experiential learning (learning by doing) and having educational experiences in nature.  Our program that is inspired by Waldorf education and nature supports children by incorporating these teaching practices into the children’s daily school experience.

Key Aspects of the Alpenglow School

  • The daily routine is simplified with fewer transitions in the day, as subjects are more integrated and taught in blocks of weeks.
  • There is time outside every day, in addition to recesses, for nature immersion and nature integration.
  • The child's development and readiness for curriculum content are considered with each grade level. Academics first start in Grade 1.
  • The AB curriculum is taught in each grade. From Grade 1 onwards additional subjects are taught. Some examples are: music (instrument is taught- recorder), form drawing (to support handwriting, drawing & mathematical skills), handwork and a language (French).

There is an integration of subjects, such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies with nature immersion, artistic mediums, experiential learning and storytelling. There is a lot of movement and activity to incorporate new concepts. There is limited or no testing in elementary school grades.  However, Grade 3 and 6 do take Student Learning Assessments (SLA). The students create their own workbooks rather than have textbooks or worksheets.

Community Building

There are yearly events and festivals, such as Winterfest and Springfest, for the school community and greater community.

The Alpenglow Parent Handbook provides additional details and program information about the Alpenglow School. Click here for the 2016-2017 Parent Handbook.