Malamalama Waldorf is an excellent school! My child is happy, and is thriving. He is learning so much and is an avid reader because of the waldorf way of teaching reading. I am very please with our choice to send our son to Malamalama .
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
my son was in this school, but after one month with a teacher that should have retired years ago, I pulled him out. The kindness and fairness was NOT there, although the other specialty teachers were exceptional and appreciated, I did not have any other choice of core subjects teacher. The celebrations
... Read more of weird icons/subjects was too much for us as well. Rather and odd approach to learning, not for us. Over the top tuition! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/08
Our daughter recently started at Malamalama and we could not be more pleased with the education that she is getting. It is a beautiful environement for her - both physically and emotionally harmonious for the childhood wonder years. The teaching curriculum is first rate and the overall Waldorf philosophy
... Read more is very consistent with our family beliefs. The school is currently undergoing a lot of growth because many new families have moved into the area and are discovering this treasure. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/07
My 3 sons are past students of Malamalama Waldorf School. They all received a strong fundamental basis for their post elementary education. The eldest is a PhD (physics) candidate at UO; the second is soon to receive his BA in Business (all on his own dime); the third is a 4.0 high school studenet
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/06
We are new to Waldorf education. Our first exposure to it's beauty was at Kona Pacific. When we came to the MWcampus, the intimate atmosphere and beautiful grounds were what we were looking for. Teachers and parents made our search complete. Next our decision was to also bring our middle schooler
... Read more here from the west side of the island. We are very happy that we did, he loves it. All of his class mates in the 7/8 are great students and caring individuals. It isn't too much to ask for a middleschooler to be kind, respectful, &thoughtful. We found a good match, and my son's creativity has soared. I wished we'd started him sooner. At least his younger sister will have the opportunity to grow from this fantastic teaching. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/06
malamalama school is a disfuntional instution. I am a former parent and have done volenteer work at this school.The administration , board of directors, and teachers have shown a lack of respect for the concerns of the parents.parents concerns have been met with vindictiveness, arrogance, and lies. many
... Read more of the good teachers and long time parents have gone. the school's reprutation in the community is horrid. I no longer have any children at this school and would not under any circumstances advise anyone to send their child to this school.This is a small school with a drastically declining enrollment. the numbers don't lie. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/04/05
Malamalama Waldorf School is wonderful. My son is in high school now doing great and we credit his years at Malamalama. The academic structure combined with numerous specialty classes really prepared him for the challenges of public high school. He is well rounded and accomplished. Well done Malamalama!!
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/05
I can't believe my children are getting such a terrific education at such a reasonable cost. The school really bends over backwards to held those families who never even thought of private school before. Waldorf education is the best.
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/05
The administration at malamalama is in complete shambles. The best teachers have retire from the school because of pressure to leave. I feel sadness posting this because there are deserving individuals at Malamalama and I believe in Waldorf, but this school is unfit to nurse the bright minds of our
... Read more youth. Many of the teachers do not incorporate art into their cirriculum whih is displeasing at best. Look into other schools, Malamalama is losing students and faith each day. Read less
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Keaau schools — Malamalama Waldorf School is located at 15-1834 Maku'u Drive, Keaau HI 96749. 15-1834 Maku'u Drive is in the 96749 ZIP code in Keaau, HI Malamalama Waldorf School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 7.
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