About Us
Our Mission
To offer families an inspiring space where their children may question, seek, and discover the beauty of our community and world.
We will connect with those around us to give back in appreciation for all we receive.
We shall remain lifelong learners and investigators.
The Burrow School aims to create a community-driven space that acts as a home away from home where children, parents, and educators can all be privy to the childlike wonder of life through exploration. Educators will be compensated fairly and given a strong voice in the goings-on of daily life. Parents are encouraged to see through the eyes of their children and help support sustainability and play. Parents will also have multiple examples of documentation of discoveries and goings-on of their child’s daily life at school.
We want everyone involved in The Burrow School to know their voice is heard, feel supported in the community, and connected with nature and discovery.
Our Philosophy
We believe all children are innately inquisitive and capable learners. When given the right tools and environment, they strive to know more and become more. For this reason, exploration and investigation are the core of our daily rituals. Understanding that life is full of variability, we encourage children to question all things and seek their own answers.
When children are allowed to explore and strengthen their own interests, they begin to see that everyone has something unique to share. We value everyone’s unique twist on life and encourage understanding in diversity. The Burrow School values community growth and connectivity.
We draw much of our inspiration from the evidence-based early childhood approaches of –
Reggio Emilia
Child-driven approach from Italy
RIE
Resources for Infant Educarers
Te Whāriki
New Zealand’s Early Childhood Curriculum
They each have unique components but compliment one another, with their essential principles revolving around respect and cultivation of independence and interconnectedness.
"Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead they should embark together on a journey down the water. Through an active, reciprocal exchange, teaching can strengthen learning and how to learn."
Leadership
