Three Peaks School

At Three Peaks school, the approach towards humble independence is no different. Children are encouraged to put mind and heart into what they do and how they do it. Rather than working solely for praise or reward, they begin to recognise the value of doing what is right because it is right, because it is how we ought to live with one another. True independence is therefore not rooted in self-sufficiency or selfish ambition. It is cultivated through humility and a thoughtful consideration of those around us.

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Something to ponder...
Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much.
- Luke 16:10

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In Gardens Nook preschool, humble independence is viewed as an essential part of the children's growth. Young children are capable of meaningful work and worthy of the respect that comes from being entrusted with responsibility. By allowing children to dress themselves, care for their belongings, make simple choices, and participate in the daily life of the classroom, we nurture their willingness towards independence. But humble independence is not hurried or forced, it's gently cultivated through an atmosphere of trust, where children are given both the freedom to try and the time to succeed.

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When children acknowledge their ability to rise above a challenge, their eyes open to a world of opportunity. Before them lie both the mountains and valleys of life's journey, but an air of possibility hovers in the atmosphere. From as early as Gardens Nook, we strive to feed the young children with ideas from great minds and thinkers, of creation and the Creator. The hope is to stimulate interest and passion in the hearts of the children towards becoming people that have influence and have truly grasped the idea of selfless love and servanthood.

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When children come together in community, crossing over cultural and economic differences that divide, we catch a glimpse of what was originally intended for God's people. In His sovereign goodness, He brings people together and binds them through unconditional love and care. The children teach us how to see others through a lens that is unguarded by pretense and judgement. We see true community, governed by friendship and acceptance. May we continue to grow as we learn from the innocence and raw beauty evident in the children.

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Something to ponder...
Poetry is, perhaps, the most searching and intimate of our teachers.
- Charlotte M Mason

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At Three Peaks school, the importance of "must" is held in high regard. The children are not only called to good work ethics, giving of their best in every task, they are also called to serving others out of selflessness and sacrifice. We believe that the school should be a place where children learn to serve others and care for all that the Lord has given us. When mindful of our duty in this world, there is a sense of purpose and belonging. When doing as we ought, we contribute volumes to the well-being of others and grow to be individuals of virtue and dignity.

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Something to ponder...
But the first duty of the parent is to teach children the meaning of must; and the reason why some persons in authority fail to obtain prompt and cheerful obedience from their children is that they do not recognize must in their own lives.
- Charlotte M Mason

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In Gardens Nook preschool, children are daily encouraged towards doing as they ought. At this age, there is a heightened focus on the self, and needs and desires are therefore driven by this inward focus. The teachers duty is to lift their eyes to consider the presence and needs of those around them. In doing this, they become more aware of how to live harmoniously with one another. This is kindness, this is love. Obedience is a duty towards conscientious living, mindful of one's contribution and added value to community.

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Something to ponder...
Children are born with all the curiosity they will ever need. It will last a lifetime if they are fed upon a daily diet of ideas.
- Charlotte M Mason

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