Sixth Grade

Overview
In grade six, students begin to experience a natural hunger to study “something real.” To meet this need, sixth graders are introduced to the world of the Romans whose strength of will created a system of laws and architecture that still endures today. It is a profoundly engaging time involving change and new reflections…Read more →

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The Knighting Ceremony

After a year of community service, secret home improvement projects, the Medieval Games, interviewing and writing about a person worthy of admiration, and being observed by a Secret Sponsor who records knightly deeds, the Squires of Sixth Grade are ready … Continue reading

6th Grade at the Medieval Games

Over the course of the year the 6th Grade has been diligently training to attend the Medieval Games in Cincinnati as part of their curriculum. Braving the cold of winter to practice jousting and swordsmanship and honing their focus at … Continue reading

In the Grades

It is officially play season at the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh. On April 15th those who attended the Barnes & Nobles Book Fair were treated to an encore presentation of the 5th Grade’s play Rama and Sita and in late … Continue reading

Congratulations Ms. Goodman, or should we say Mrs. Shapera!

As each teacher looked forward to welcoming their students back after Spring break, the Sixth Grade class and families looked forward to welcoming back their newlywed teacher! A heartfelt Congratulations to Mrs. Shapera, formerly Ms. Goodman, on her marriage to … Continue reading

A heartfelt thank you

Earlier this week Ms. Meadow phoned the school to offer her sincerest thanks to all of the faculty, staff and families who were kind enough to provide her with a delicious lunch everyday during her stay. She is deeply grateful … Continue reading

PSO and Attack Theater

Yesterday, the Grades children had the wonderful opportunity of experiencing a performance of dance and music by the Attack Theater and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This 45 minute dance and music concert included Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale . Our … Continue reading