The curriculum is based on the educational principles of Rudolf Steiner, and the work on Curative Education by Dr Karl König and his colleagues, who started the Camphill Movement.
It was König's view that every human being possessed a healthy inner personality that was independent of their physical characteristics, including characteristics marking developmental or mental disability, and the role of the school was to recognize, nurture and educate to this essential self.
Quote from Living With Genetic Syndromes Associated With Mental Disability, by Marga Hogenboom, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001
We make extensive use of hands-on experience, art and educational outings to experience the world ‘in the flesh’.
During the first three years, the weekly Project Lessons let the students familiarise themselves with the world around them through a variety of media: written work, poetry, drama, educational visits, photographs, experiments, and all other means at our disposal.
The broad subject matter covers the Kingdoms of Nature, where in the first year the Animal Kingdom, then the Plant Kingdom, and in the last year the Mineral Kingdom is explored.
In the context of a small group, learners develop self-expression through the written word, in poetry and prose.
In these lessons, learners are able to explore the world of computers, and how they can help them in their lives.
In the painting lessons, young adults work in a variety of media, including watercolour- and acrylic paint.
They develop a range of practical skills, while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of working with colour and form.
Personal development sessions give students the opportunity to explore their own thoughts and feelings, and their relationships with others.
They have the opportunity to look at, and come to terms with, their own biography or life story.
Apart from the above lessons, students and trainees also have access to other activities, such as eurythmy, swimming, music lessons, group- and individual tutorials, and several others.
Pancake race on Shrove Tuesday
