CLASSROOM DYNAMICS

Exam qualifications will be offered in any subject

and to any level that a student may choose to undertake.

1. Classes of on average no more than 12 students.

2. Abolish the word 'class' room, suggest learning space or study area.

3. Open lesson time. Students decide what they wish to learn in this slot.

4. Weekly meetings and circles whereby students are free to air in a respectful way any grievances they may have towards another student or an adult as well as general school related affairs. Talk in Teepee - a private space where a student invites an adult for one to one councelling for any reason.

5. Discipline. Facilitators shall be called upon to take responsibility for their own reactions regarding students, (e.g. if a student presses their button - it is their button!)Severe disruption/anti-social behaviour will be handled sensitively, supporting all those involved without judgement and by listening to all points of view. The putting of heads together and calling forth of a solution which may be put forward in the circle, once everyone has been heard. If the situation requires a student to redirect their energies in another occupation, then a useful activity will be made available e.g.  gardening or helping in the kitchen with a member of staff available to listen or to offer guidance. Disruption/resistance is a reflection of the child's inner state and requires compassion from all participants including uninvolved students and staff.

6. A buddy system wherebye older children assist the youngest ones in adjusting to their new environment, imparting knowledge and skills such as swimming, reading, writing letters etc.

7. Regular 'guest' facilitators who specialise in a wide range of subjects to which any age group can attend if they are interested in the subject being discussed.  Visits and lectures by artists, craftspeople, buisiness reps, government reps, preservation organisation reps etc.

8.  Visits to places relevant to the subject children are studying, eg architecture, geology, art, technology, science. Also, visits to 'just for fun' places on a regular basis e.g .beaches, adventure parks, cinemas, sports events, music festivals, theatre.

9.  International Exchanges with other holistic schools, inviting groups from mainstream school/special needs schools to partake of our facilities.

9. Birthdays celebrated.  Life celebrated. 

AGE GROUPINGS - Considered flexible.  The Otters. The Wolves. The Bears. The Panthers. The Crows.  Are suggested names for 'houses' which encompass all ages, working as teams in various projects undertaken throughout the year.  Other classes will be attended by students of similar ability and level of understanding.  

Foundlings - ages 3-6.   Eagles - 18 plus

TWO WEEK ROTATION TIME-TABLE - This also is offered as a guidline, once a student reaches the

stage of knowing the direction he or she wishes to follow then they will be allowed to create their own 'diaries'

with specific options and classes being facilitated.

AM.  Subjects covered - Maths, English/drama, Sciences, History, Social Awareness, Geography/geology, Ecology, Healing Arts, Music, E.S.P, Energy & Mind Studies, Fifth dimensional Studies.

PM  Subjects chosen by students from following - Living Eco-Systems, Gardening, Martial Arts, Yoga, Arts, Dance, Computer Studies, Community Projects, Living Skills (maintenance, cooking, sewing etc), Guest speakers on various specialist topics, Visits & Excursions, Free-time.

Students are given the option to remain after school hours to continue with projects, art work, physical out-door activities, swimming, 'chill out' time.

Depending on season, evening occasions organised, some of which parents will be invited to attend, e.g. BBQ's, bonfire cookouts, dances, bands, musical performances, plays, all night camp outs.   

Holidays and weekend trips - Camping, Adventure, Theatre, Foreign Exchange, etc.

For older students Vision Quests arranged.