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I
like to see children running INTO school.
Human
beings are designed to be learners. The desire
to know, to find out how things work, to make
sense of what we see around us and what happens to
us, to understand the reasons for things, is embedded
deep in our natures. We speak of the joy of discovery,
because this is exactly what it is: a joy and a profound
satisfaction.
Thus
children are meant to be fascinated by the
exciting, complex, intricate world around them. They
are meant to be curious
and to ask endless questions. They are supposed
to speculate about the whys and wherefores and
the what-could-be's. They should be full
of purposeful energy as they explore and experiment.
And because everything that can be known is not yet
known, they should be creative and inventive
and at times unexpected!
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Learning
like this takes place wherever a child is, not just at school,
but school should be a place where a child can focus on such
learning to his or her heart's content. A place where adults
partner children on this journey of exploration, gently teach
the necessary skills and disciplines, exult with children
in their discoveries, and themselves continue to search for
greater knowledge, skill and understanding.
A
school which works like this is called a "community
of learners". In such a school, children do
not become sad or angry or indifferent: they are what they
are meant to be - busy, purposeful and happy, fulfilling
their natural drive to learn.
One
Day School is a community of learners for gifted
children, embracing and understanding their special learning
needs. It offers an invigorating environment for children
who need to work in more depth and at a higher level and
supports them in exploring their talents and abilities.
At the same time it cares about them as people and nurtures
their confidence and personal development.
As
you explore this option for your child, I hope you will
find that One Day School
can give you and your child the satisfaction and encouragement
it gives every day to those of us fortunate enough to spend
our lives working and learning with these interesting young
people.
Rosemary
Cathcart
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