We believe that the purpose of education is to challenge all the students to develop to their fullest intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential . We recognize that as abilities and goals vary, so must the instructional program of the individual. We hold that the learning climate, while demanding, should be enjoyable, active and dynamic .

Student centered-learning means reversing the traditional teacher-centered instruction and putting students at the center of the learning process. This can be done in many ways:

•  Limit time students spend focusing on only the teacher: the students are given more opportunity to ask questions and partake in meaningful discussions with each other.

•  Rotating station activities: activities are allocated to areas around the room, small groups move from one station to the next to explore different concepts; this means that all students are active participants in their learning.

•  Learning through play: students are given the time, space and resources to explore different concepts and make discoveries by themselves.

•  Work in collaboration with other learners: students can test out ideas and are encouraged to figure out solutions by themselves.

Our classrooms are characterized by inquiry, discovery, creativity, problem solving and self direction . The individuality and potential of each student is maximized in a multi-faceted, high quality learning environment .

Finally, we acknowledge that education is a partnership of students, parents and dedicated staff