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Conscious Island Community Conscious School
Integrates holistic and academic learning
Introduction and Philosophy
- Sustainability and Environmental Education
- Curiosity and Independent Thinking
- Social-Emotional Development
Our Mission
- Mission: Nurture children's curiosity through sustainable, holistic education
- Vision: create independent thinkers who respect themselves, others, and the environment.
- Conscious Awareness: Encouraging mindfulness and self-awareness in daily activities.
- Social Emotional Development: Foster emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to support overall well-being and healthy relationships.
International School Curriculum Overview
Academic Excellence
- Strong focus on robust academic learning grounded in an International English curriculum.
International Mindedness
- Cultivating a nurturing, academically challenging environment that promotes international awareness.
Subject Flexibility
- Offering a diverse and adaptable range of subjects to cater to individual interests and strengths.
Global Recognition
- Utilizing the Cambridge International Assessment for A Levels, recognized by universities in the UK, US, and worldwide.
Spanish Language Learning
- Enhancing linguistic and cultural understanding through Spanish language instruction.
International School Curriculum Overview
Learning Options
Courses are available both in-person and via homeschooling through a recognized Cambridge International method.
Compulsory Subjects
Three compulsory subjects: English, Mathematics, and Science.
Elective Subjects
Students can choose additional subjects based on their skils an d motivation
Consider the trees
- Emotional Management: Integrating mindfulness practices and neuroscience principles to help students manage emotions and stress.
- Self-Confidence: Empowering students with confid ence and encouraging the limitless potential of creative t hinking.
- Consciousness Elevation: Promoting personal gr owth and positive change by raising students' awareness and consciousness.
Outdoor Education
- Significant time spent learning and playing outside
- Activities include swimming, carrying of animals, gardening, nature walks, and outdoor games
- Conscious Awareness: Encouraging mindfulness and self-awareness in daily activities.
- Special focus on gardening with medicinal plants
Holistic Development
- Our educational philosophy emphasizes the holistic development of students, nurturing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Key components include:
- Mindfulness and Meditation: Techniques to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and mental clarity. Practices such as meditation, breathing exercises, and reflective journaling are included.
Holistic Development
- Our educational philosophy emphasizes the holistic development of students, nurturing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Key components include:
- Naturopathy: Emphasizing natural health practice, nutrition, and wellness. Students learn about plant-based medicine, holistic health practices, and the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Holistic Development
Our educational philosophy emphasizes the holistic development of students, nurturing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. Key components include:
Physical Education: Regular physical activities that promote fit ness, coordination, and overall well-being. Yoga, sports, and outdoor adventures are integral parts of our curriculum.
Holistic Development
Arts and Music:
- Encouraging self-expression and creativity through various art forms. Music, painting, sculpture, and dance allow students to explore and express their inner worlds.
Sacred geometry:
- incorporating principles of sacred geometry to enhance spatial aware ness, creativity, and connection to nature. Students explore patterns, shapes, and structures that are foundational to natural and built environments.
Environmental Stewardship:
- Instilling a deep respect for the environment and understanding of sustainability. Hands-on projects in permaculture, organic farming, and eco-friendly practices help students become conscientious global citizens.
Teaching Approach
- Facilitators and Guides: Teachers act as facilitators and quides rather than lecturers
- Small Class Sizes and Individualized Attention: Focus on personalized education with individualized attention for each student.
- Real-World Experiences: The children will have the opportunity to learn through real-world experiences such as field trips, guest speakers, and community service projects. They will be encouraged to take an active role in their own learning and make connections between classroom lear ning and the world around them.
- Musical Education: Musical education through Suzuki method, which is a music education method for children that emphasizes the development of listeni ng skills, repetition, and positive reinforcement.
Collaboration with parents
Parents are closely involved in our work with their child. The school prioritizes dialogue, a welcoming relationship, and collaboration so that the child feels the harmony and trust that gradually develops between the adults. Key components include:
- Open Communication: Encouraging ongoing dialogue between parents and educators to ensure a supportive and cohesive learning environment.
- Informal Meetings and Parents' Meetings: Regular gatherings to discuss the child's progress, share insights, and address any concerns.
- Thematic Conferences: Organized events focusing on education and health topics relevant to child development, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding and collaboration.
- Workshops Based on the Faber and Mazlish Approach: Regular workshops utilizing the Faber and Mazlish method, which was recognized in March 2020 as a vehicle for peace and happiness in education and human relations. This recognition resulted from a partnership between UNESCO and the work of UNESCO Artist for Peace, Guila Clara Kessous, alongside the Faber and Mazlish approach.
Facilities
Meditation and Yoga room
Specialized Spaces: Montessori
materials and activity stations, science lab, art studio, music room, and technology lab
Spacious Classrooms
Plenty of natural light and access to the outdoors
Outdoor Learning Spaces:
Large playground, gardens, nature areas, and an educational farm
Local Student Scholarships
Inclusivity and Community Engagement:
- Our school is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community by providing opportunities for local children to join our educational programs.
Benefits of the Scholarship Program:
- Access to Quality Education: Local students will have the opportunity to benefit from our holistic educational approach, including international curriculum, outdoor education, and mindfulness practices.
- Cultural Exchange: The presence of local students enriches the school community by fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding among students from diverse backgrounds.
Join Our Community
Integrates holistic and academic learning
- Inclusive Environment: The school will offer an inclusive environment where students from all over the world can feel at home.
- Flexible Learning: Providing a wide and flexible range of subjects to suit individual students' interests and strengths
- International Mindedness: Fostering international mindedness in a nurturing as well as academically challenging environment.