St. Michael Festival 10/1/10

Every year, the Sacramento Waldorf School celebrates St. Michael, and the "conquering of the dragon", represented physically, but symbolic of the battling of the inner darkness as we head into longer days towards winter.

Each class in the school has a role, and this year Jackson's 3rd grade class were children of the town, who put on a dance for the crowd.

Jackson in his townsperson costume. He did NOT like his hat!

The 1st Graders were onlookers only and "protected" by the evil dragon by 9th graders.

4th graders ready with their handmade shields to confront the dragon

Jackson and the 3rd grade doing their folk dance

2nd graders ready with handmade swords ready to conquer the dragon





With a loud booming drum, the dragon arrived, sending the dancing 3rd graders screaming and running!. The dragon is made by the 6th grade class every year. This one had 3 heads!

A closeup of the dragon heads!