Our beliefs about learning and communities.
At the heart of our school lies a deep love and respect for children as they begin to discover themselves and their capabilities. Marigold is a a safe, loving environment where children can be seen and heard as they discover the world around them. Our program provides children with the skills and tools to assist them on their path all the while instilling a curiosity and excitement for learning.
OUR CREED
The set of values which guide our actions.
Community - We are a community of learners. Children, parents, and teachers have a curiosity for learning and are open to new ideas and personal growth.
Responsibility - All members of the community are responsible for creating an appropriate, safe and kind learning environment.
Empathy - A willingness to listen and hold space for others' opinions, feelings and ideas. To work through differences with kindness and compassion.
Environment - To be curious about, caring towards, and respectful of our mother earth, our host country, and our learning space.
Diversity - A willingness to learn about the cultures that surround us and a respect for families of different backgrounds from our own.
We believe our learners….
have an appreciation and awe of life and feel the world with their whole selves - heads, hands, and hearts. We believe that children hold the future within their imaginations and have a boundless wonder and curiosity about the world around them. We believe that children are flexible, creative, and willing to take risks and that they are capable of working together to solve problems as a community. We also believe that all children are naturally kind, caring, and empathetic.
We believe our educators…
are life-long learners that nurture their students’ innate curiosity, by providing them with experiential learning and by introducing academics in a fun, interactive way. Our teachers create a culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration all the while celebrating independence and autonomy. They collaborate with the students, acting as guides as they pose questions and allow students to draw conclusions and develop ideas about the world around them.
Meet our educators here.
We believe our parent community…
know their children best and are a child’s foremost teacher. Marigold parents are collaborators in the learning and development of their children and are willing to learn new ideas and are open to self growth.
MARIGOLD SKILLS
Our curriculum and learning process is aimed at developing key skills that will enable a child to have success within relationships and for whatever path they pursue in life.
Awareness: About my whole self, others, the local community, and the environment.
Resilience: Confidence to experiment, and the courage to fail. Flexible and adaptable to change.
Conscious Communication: Effective, mindful communication. Deep listening and loving speech.
Self Direction: Independence, responsibility and self-regulation. Freedom with responsibility.
Love for Learning: Passionate, curious, and participative in the learning process.
Connection: Nurturing meaningful relations with compassion, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
Creativity: Open and growth mindset. Creative expression.
Problem Solving: Visionary and proactive, aware of impactful choices. Critical and systems thinking
The Marigold Community is a community of learners. Learn more about what makes our community unique and beautiful.