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At Alderwood Academy Elementary School, we provide a nurturing and holistic educational environment where tradition meets innovation. Our approach blends cultural appreciation, diverse learning experiences, and modern teaching methods, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching journey for every child.
Alderwood Academy is built on the belief that education should cater to the whole child, addressing their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed based on the principles of Maria Montessori, Veronica Sherborne, Janusz Korczak, and Celestine Freinet pedagogies. These approaches allow us to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Alderwood Academy Catholic School, we take pride in celebrating Polish culture, language, and heritage within a nurturing and holistic educational environment. Our school is a place where traditions meet innovative teaching methods, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching experience for every child.
Our holistic approach to education ensures that each child's unique needs and potential are recognized and nurtured. By integrating physical activities, artistic expression, and academic learning, we create a balanced educational experience that prepares our students for the future.
To nurture the whole child by fostering intellectual, emotional, and social growth through a hands-on, explorative approach that honors each child's individuality and potential.
To create an empowering educational environment where children are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.
To provide a child-centered learning experience that prioritizes curiosity, creativity, and personal growth, allowing each child to discover their unique path and potential.
To cultivate a learning atmosphere that inspires creativity and independence, where children are free to explore their interests at their own pace, pursue their passions, and engage in meaningful, self-directed learning experiences that foster self-reliance and innovation.
To support the integrated growth of children by blending academic, social, and emotional learning, fostering well-rounded individuals prepared to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world.
To inspire creativity and independence by providing a flexible learning environment where children can pursue their passions, express themselves, and develop the skills necessary for self-reliance and innovation.
To empower children by fostering a sense of agency and innovation, encouraging them to take an active role in their education and develop the skills and confidence to drive their own learning.
To advance educational practices through a progressive framework that emphasizes experiential learning, critical thinking, and the development of each child's unique abilities and interests.
To promote empathetic development by creating a nurturing environment that values respect, understanding, and the emotional well-being of every child, preparing them to be compassionate and socially responsible individuals.
To embark on a dynamic learning journey that adapts to the needs and interests of each child, encouraging exploration, innovation, and a love for lifelong learning in a supportive and engaging environment.
To integrate Catholic values deeply into our educational philosophy, emphasizing the development of moral character, ethical behavior, and spiritual growth. Our curriculum aims to cultivate virtues such as kindness, forgiveness, charity, and a commitment to social justice, preparing students not only for academic success but also for meaningful participation in their communities and service to others.