Exploring literature

with Virashni Bharuth (SA)

Session 1: Life is a Story

Explore storytelling from Kindergarten to Class 7.

 How stories nourish life and help children find their place in the world.

Discover assembly stories, therapeutic tales, and how teachers can become masterful storytellers.

Session 2: Exploration, Invention, Revolution

Dive into Classes 8–10.

 Biographies, literature, and the move from Mythos to Logos.

 The hero’s journey in Class 10 – A Quest for Home.

Session 3: The Quest for Selfhood

Journey through Class 11–12.

 Parzival, existentialism, and the ultimate question of the human condition.

Themes from Faust to Dostoevsky.

This training isn’t just about stories—it’s about meaning, identity, and the magic of human connection.  Perfect for educators, storytellers, and anyone passionate about the art of teaching and storytelling.

Become an artist of meaning in the lives of your students!

Virashni Bharuth has been a leading High School English, Drama and Humanities teacher at several South African Waldorf schools for many years and has played a pivotal part in pioneering content and curriculum. Since 2021 she has been a member of the Council of the Southern African Federation of Waldorf Schools, supporting and mentoring high schools and developing Teacher Education programs.