The traditional subjects of the B.C. curriculum are enriched by being taught in a holistic context that makes all learning experiences more meaningful and relevant. Central to all school activity is a precise educational framework devised by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a world renowned scientist, scholar and educator. Maharishi’s ideal system of education is based on an observation from physics, that all creation comes from a unified field of pure intelligence. Arising from this field of pure intelligence are laws of nature governing every aspect of the universe from the tiniest particle to the whole cosmos. Laws such as ‘Every action has a reaction.’ and ‘The nature of life is to grow.’ provide a straightforward and simple means to explore and understand the natural world and all school disciplines. Students see that these same laws of nature are also operating within themselves.

Special Daily Routines Enhance Readiness to Learn

We begin each day with a series of yoga stretches, called Sun Salutations, to center the body and the mind for a day of active learning. This is followed by a five minute walking meditation for younger students while older students enjoy ten minutes of sitting meditation. Students then recite in Sanskrit, one of the world’s oldest languages. These routines help to establish orderliness in brain functioning and physiology, thereby enabling the students to be at their best during the day.

French for All Students

We teach French as a second language to all students from kindergarten to grade 5.

Frequent Field Trips

Because we are a small school, we enjoy frequent field trips throughout the year. Many of our field trips, including forest hikes and beach studies, focus on appreciation and understanding of nature. We participate in all relevant CRD Parks programs and Royal BC Museum programs which are always excellent learning experiences. We enjoy cultural events whenever they are available, such as the Naden Band Christmas Concert and plays by the Touring Players Theatre Company. We also make use of community facilities such as the libraries, The Bug Zoo, Butterfly World and local art galleries to support our curriculum activities.

Science and Studies

In science and social studies, the focus is hands-on, experiential learning. Our multi-age classrooms give ample opportunity for students to learn from each other as they present their research projects. Fieldtrips and visits by multicultural educators and scientists extend the classroom into the community and the natural environment.

Our Sports Program

The mild Victoria weather enables us to enjoy outdoor physical education activities for most of the year. These include soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey and a variety of other age-appropriate tag and ball games as well as fitness activities such as skipping and jogging. During the winter months, we rent a local gym for a noon hour sports program twice a week. We also make use of community facilities for gymnastics, swimming, and skating.

The Fine Arts Highlight the Wholistic Development of Each Student

The Fine Arts play a very important part in our curriculum. Because, as scientific research shows, daily meditation results in increased creativity and refinement of the senses, we find our students have a natural affinity for the arts. Clear thinking and self confidence enable freedom of artistic expression. Art is frequently used to visually express the knowledge they learn in other disciplines.

Students explore a wide variety of media in the visual arts and participate in the Independent Schools Art Show. Music classes include singing and percussion work and recorder for the older students. Guest artists and musicians enrich the regular curriculum.