Not all Froebelian schools have a Christian emphasis, but Friedrich Froebel's ideas were explicitly related to his faith. In his key texts, he makes many references to the gospels and the Holy Trinity. Mr Noah's Nursery School is firmly in that tradition.
Christianity is nothing if it is not a way of life and that is therefore what predominantly constitutes a Christian school. We have whole school values by which we live in the nursery school family. Those values we explicitly identify in what we call the three Ls. They are (1) Loving one another, (2) Living gently, and (3) Learning together. Of course, Christians do not have a monopoly on such things, but these values arise from a Christian worldview.
We also share the great stories of the Bible and the parables of Jesus. The stories are recounted in the context of a liturgy that is understood by young children. The story telling is non-directive and children are encouraged to explore for themselves.
‘Loving one another’ means concern and compassion, and it means respect for others who ever they may be. The love of Christ is not exclusive but inclusive. At the cross His arms are outstretched to welcome any who will come. Therefore we say that the nursery school is open to families of any colour, culture or conviction. Whoever wills may come. This openness is not contrary to Christianity but rather arises directly from the Christian message.
Christianity is nothing if it is not a way of life and that is therefore what predominantly constitutes a Christian school. We have whole school values by which we live in the nursery school family. Those values we explicitly identify in what we call the three Ls. They are (1) Loving one another, (2) Living gently, and (3) Learning together. Of course, Christians do not have a monopoly on such things, but these values arise from a Christian worldview.
We also share the great stories of the Bible and the parables of Jesus. The stories are recounted in the context of a liturgy that is understood by young children. The story telling is non-directive and children are encouraged to explore for themselves.
‘Loving one another’ means concern and compassion, and it means respect for others who ever they may be. The love of Christ is not exclusive but inclusive. At the cross His arms are outstretched to welcome any who will come. Therefore we say that the nursery school is open to families of any colour, culture or conviction. Whoever wills may come. This openness is not contrary to Christianity but rather arises directly from the Christian message.