LETTER TO PARENTS
WEEK 12
29.11 – 03.12
WEEK 11
22.11 – 26.11
WEEK 10
15.11 – 19.11
WEEK 09
08.11 – 12.11
WEEK 08
01.11 – 05.11
WEEK 07
25.10 – 29.10
WEEK 06
18.10 – 22.10
WEEK 05
11.10 – 15.10
WEEK 08
01.11 – 05.11
WEEK 07
25.10 – 29.10
WEEK 06
18.10 – 22.10
WEEK 05
11.10 – 15.10
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW
If children are not taught in a classical sense how and what do students learn in a democratic school? Democratic schools promote the natural ability of children to develop and educate them-selves, at their own pace and in their own individual way. Many learning processes take place “between the lines” in the area of so-called informal learning. Our students’ learning is shaped by curiosity. There is no predetermined path in which direction or how profound their curiosity will lead them. The school offers a stimulating environment in which the students encounter diverse areas of interest. In the mixed-age community, the students learn a lot from and with one another.
Why is it so important that both parents are behind the school philosophy? This school is not as “simple” as it appears. The decision to send your child to a democratic school should be in line with your own values. We offer parents close support in the form of discussions and information material. We support parents of our students in the process of finding out whether the Waldkinder school matches their own values. Most families go through periods of doubt and difficulty in school. If a parent does not feel comfortable with the school philosophy, this can lead to great uncertainty for a child.
How is the school organized? The school assembly meets weekly and decides democratically on all areas of everyday school life. It consists of all students and adults working at the school, who each have the same right to vote (one vote each). Responsible persons or working groups are set up for all tasks and areas of responsibility of the Waldkinder school. The school assembly defines their area of responsibility. Then working groups develop the rules and detailed processes and present them to the school assembly for approval. Examples of this are the legal WG, kitchen WG, aesthetics WG or the WG for electronic media, woodworking room, sports, outdoor activities.