free and confident to be himselfEmmett is lucky enough to go to school in a place that is wonderful. It is a large campus and was originally a private estate. It has been added on to over the years, but has maintained the integrity of the buildings. There is a wonderful feeling as one drives over the bridge that leads up the hill to the campus. The bridge goes over a stream which has a waterfall just to the right of the bridge. We always check it out to see and be aware of the changes through the days and the seasons. Sometimes it is barely a trickle, sometimes it is beautifully frozen in the winter, and sometimes gushing with muddy water after a heavy spring rain. It keeps us in touch with the environment and aware.
As you continue up the hill, it is almost Harry Potter-ish in that it is a large and beautiful structure looming ahead- somewhat magical. And magic is what happens in the preschool part of this school. It is warm, and nurturing and a heavenly learning environment that dwells on educating the WHOLE child, not just the academic attitude that many schools hold so dear. It is an environment that is rich in every facet, and where children gain confidence, and grow as individuals and responsible people in this world, and who appreciate all that there is to offer. It is the wonder of childhood that is celebrated.
With this fabulous campus, they truly take advantage of it all, and children of many ages are frequently seen out and about on the 75 acre campus, exploring, enjoying the pond, taking notes, doing art, experiments, skating on the large pond, watching the frogs in the tiny garden pond near the buildings, and generally being outdoors in every climate. There are fabulous sights all around, that are not stark like so much around us... they can have the beauty of this campus all around them...
these doors intrigue me
notice the roof of this walkway... love it!
I love this window and that it hasn't been changed
comfortable and free to run and exploreWe are lucky. (me too as I was able to attend this school too as a child!)
3 comments:
That school looks and sounds awesome! I want to go there!
sorry, I think you're too big Jen- but you would LOVE teaching there!
It is such a privilege and joy when one finds a school like this. Your description and the photos evoke my positive experiences visiting on Grandparents' Days for both boys. I've seen and taught in many good schools over the years and this one is certainly among the tops. So happy Emmett is having his turn there now.
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