The mission of Northern Lights School is to engage the mind, fire the imagination, and strengthen the will as students develop initiative, creativity, and skills to serve an evolving humanity. This approach supports each stage of development with academic, artistic, physical, and social activities that draw forth each child’s unique capacities. Our philosophy meets the challenges of an ever-changing world with education that addresses the whole human being – head, hands, and heart.
Our purpose is to provide a harmonious balance in the development of the child's mind, body, and spirit. Each child will build a solid foundation within to give purpose and direction to his or her life so as to grow up with all of the skills needed to be a productive, independent, responsible, and caring human being. We believe that children, given the support of a Waldorf Education, will become confident and free thinking adults able to create new solutions to the problems of our age and impart purpose and direction to their own lives.
We teach children to master academic knowledge and skills through developing clarity and insight in their thinking. Individual talents are recognized and nurtured. We encourage the children to develop strong human values and the confidence to act upon them. A respect for humanity and nature is fostered along with the awareness of the spiritual foundation of existence.
Respect and love of learning are cultivated in an environment where each student is embraced by the entire school community. The result is an educational blend of academic freedom, artistic expression, celebration of traditions and attention to the human spirit.
In establishing Northern Lights School we sought to provide a center for parents and friends to share in the artistic and social elements of the school. In building community we hope to provide support for the children, offer opportunities for individual growth and encourage constructive social change.
We seek to provide parents with opportunities to create a philosophical connection between home and school. We hope to enrich family life by celebrating festivals, by deepening relationships between children and their parents, and by assisting parents in understanding their children's development.
