At Melrose we value:

We value each child for the unique light they bring to our world. Children enter our world with a fresh, clear mind and it is our responsibility as adults to nurture and teach children to become thriving, independent human beings. 

We believe that children are capable of constructing their own learning and have an innate drive to learn more about the world around them. When encouraged to explore this skill, children flourish.

In our approach, there is a strong focus on social collaboration and working in groups. Each child is an equal participant, having their own questions valued and their own ideas encouraged. Adults support children to seek out knowledge through deep investigations.

There are as many education philosophies out there as there are personalities of children!   

Let's first talk about the brain. Before the age of five, the brain has certain wiring windows to allow for the development of love, kindness, compassion, imagination, creativity, remorse, and a certain respect for other living things.  If the opportunity is missed to develop these characteristics in a positive way, these windows close.

These windows can be reopened at a later age but only with ardent re-wiring. You can teach a 10 year old child to read, but it’s much harder to teach them how to have an imagination.

Communication is a process, of asking questions and making new discoveries. Communication happens by playing with sounds and rhythm and rhyme - delighting in the process of communicating.

Children are encouraged to use language to investigate and explore, to reflect on their experiences. We listen to each child with respect. We believe that children's observations are an opportunity for learning. Communication is a continual process, a collaborative process.