Nurturing creativity and wonder through play and rhythm

"I don’t know how to thank you enough for everything you have done for Amelie and the children. It has meant so much to me to be part of the Rainbow family, and you have shaped so many of my views on early childhood. You are a daily reminder to me not to rush the kids through their childhood, to take the time to smell the roses."

"Thank you very much for your guidance and care with Sam’s first two years of schooling. We have admired and appreciated the creativity and reverence you bring to teaching and childhood. We take many lessons with us and Sam leaves with the knowledge of the world being safe and magical."

"What a wonderful year it’s been for Huw at Rainbow and Holly at craft classes. Thank you for your kind deliberateness and for making the space for the children to explore and play creatively."

"Thank you for the love, care and wonder that you bring to each child, as you help them to learn more about the world and themselves."

"Thank you for the most wonderful year at Rainbow Nursery. Milto has loved every minute. Thank you for all the special effort and love you put into everything you do here."

"We could not have wished for a better start to our children’s school career. It has been such a full, enriching and valuable experience for Emily. Thank you for your sensitivity towards her and for everything you have done with such wisdom and insight to assist in developing her self- confidence and self-esteem."

"Thank you for weaving your magic and making Jack’s first encounter with ‘school’ such a special one."

"Thank you for everything you have done to create the most wonderful little school."

"Thank you so much for all your advice and support with Henry this year. We really feel we’ve made some great progress and we now have the courage to keep on asking for advice!"

"The year has been really exceptional for both our children and much, much more than peace of mind for us as parents."

"Thank you for a wonderful year for Christine. I’ve had such confidence in your special little group. The richness of their creative work is fantastic. I’ve appreciated your firm but loving approach, all the detail of your spell-bounding stories and the way you’ve taught a love of living things, within the seasons."

"Thank you for the magic you have woven into the lives of our children and the security and confidence you’ve developed in them. We sometimes take for granted the hugely important work you do in creating a framework of love and joy in their lives."

"Oliver needed a “safe haven” and I believe you have provided that space for him. This year for him has been filled with wonder and magic."

"We wish to thank you for teaching Monica this year – she has so enjoyed the warmth and imagination in your classes. We appreciate the kind and supportive way in which you have managed each individual child and have encouraged their strengths."

"Thank you so much for all the love and care you have given Shannon over the last two years. She has really blossomed under your care and creativity. It was such a comfort knowing she was with you each day, especially at the beginning of this year when I was away so much."

"We have witnessed how his relationship with you and his classmates has created a world in which he can explore his fledging sense of self. We are grateful that you have provided him with a considered environment of security, love and encouragement."

"Fines origine Pendente – the end depends on the beginning. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful beginning."

"After two joyously fulfilled years at Rainbow Nursery School it’s very difficult for us to say goodbye. We are so grateful for what you have meant to Caitlin. You have no doubt been her first great mentor, and we thank you for that. We thank you too, for guiding us along the path of Waldorf education, a direction we hope we will follow for many years."

"We shall always be grateful to you for being James’s first teacher. For giving her such love, respect and opportunity to develop in an atmosphere of calm, imagination and deep understanding."

"Your gentleness, creativity and happiness has been what Jaimen has loved and thrived on at Rainbow Nursery School."

"We thank you from the bottom of your hearts for being the most wonderful teacher to Nina and for your most special Rainbow Nursery School. Your calm, consistent and gentle way has given strength and enabled [N] to grow and develop inner confidence and happiness."

"Many thanks! You have given all of my children such joy and wisdom, and have been a truly inspirational teacher."