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'In every seed that becomes a tree, there lives an image of what it will be. When I find the image that lives in me, my heart and soul will be set free'
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This website is an evolving blueprint.
It is an ongoing and ever changing attempt to bring together a wide variety of ideas and concepts around how education can be revolutionised to allow every child to live and learn with full creative joy and expression. What can a truly child-centred and heart-based school, that works in harmony with the Earth and local communities, look like?
Sustainable. All learning and management at Earthschool reflects the principle that the Earth is a living, breathing organism that must be treasured and respected. Together we learn how to be the current Guardians of Planet Earth and this way we can learn to live in harmony with ourselves, our communities and our environment.
Safe. In an increasingly unstable and demanding world we need to feel safe. By learning about managing our emotions, finding respectful boundaries, understanding the stresses that are placed upon us and discovering ways to manage them, then we can feel safe enough to SHINE our true light to the world.
Successful. Everyone has a different idea of success, that is why our curriculum will enable all to succeed. Small classes, empathetic and creative staff will tailor learning to the groups needs. Project based, child-centred and Active learning will enable all learners to enjoy success, whatever that might mean to them. With success comes confidence, the ability to manage ones life and learning, creating a pathway for academic and creative success.
Children who see themselves as someone who tries new things, keeps going when it’s hard, knows when to stop and ask for help, learns from making mistakes, and has good support networks, are children who will thrive in an unknown world.
Education is a critical part of every child's life.
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However, traditional education systems may not always be the best fit for every student.
Earthschool is a child-centred nature school pedagogy that aims to provide a holistic education.
The school focuses on engaging children in sustainability, wellbeing, environmentalism, a love of nature and social justice.
Earthschool believes that learning should be relevant to real-world issues and that education should be about empowering children to make a positive impact in their communities by learning to understand themselves and those around them.
This approach to education has many advantages, including:
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Encouraging children to think critically and solve real-world problems.
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Fostering a love for nature and an appreciation for sustainability.
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Providing opportunities for students to explore their interests and passions.
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Creating a sense of community and promoting social justice.
Earthschool is an example of how education can be reimagined to better fit the needs of students and the world we live in.
By incorporating sustainability, wellbeing, environmentalism, a love of nature and social justice into their curricula, these schools are helping to create a better future for all.
We believe that this approach to education is worth considering and could benefit many students around the world.
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"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them".
Albert Einstein
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