Mission
Our mission
is to empower and inspire our students to become
creative, compassionate and conscientious people
capable of independent thinking and problem solving.
We support each student in their intellectual, social,
emotional and physical growth in learning environments
that promote personal and communal responsibility,
adaptability and collaboration. We strive to meet each
child where they are and to facilitate their
individual success.
Vision
Wellspring
Community School provides a holistic education built
upon the idea that meaningful learning takes place in
a flexible, nurturing environment. We believe that
children mature naturally and confidently when given
the freedom to explore problem solving, conflict
resolution, critical thinking and leadership in a
compassionate environment. Our students follow their
passions, develop their skills and keep the sparks of
learning alive. Self-motivation, curiosity, and joy
are some of the foundational elements of our day.
What is holistic education?
We like Ron
Miller’s definition. He is the founder of the journal
Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice.
“Holistic education is based on the premise that each
person finds identity, meaning and purpose in life through
connections to the community, to the natural world, and to
spiritual values such as compassion and peace. Holistic
education aims to call forth from people an intrinsic
reverence for life and a passionate love of learning. This
is done, not through an academic “curriculum” that
condenses the world into instructional packages, but
through direct engagement with the environment… There are
many paths of learning and the holistic educator values
them all. What is appropriate for some children and adults
in some situations, in some historical contexts, may not be
best for others. The art of holistic education lies in its
responsiveness to the diverse learning styles and needs of
evolving human beings.”
