Ambleside Of The Willamette Valley

At Ambleside students encounter the past and present, the awe and wonder of science and mathematics, the frailty and nobility of humankind, the ebb and flow of life, and the relationship between authority and obedience. And—free from the burden of competing for ranks, grades, or prizes—they learn for the joy of learning. They do not strive after the approval of the teacher or the reward of a good mark, smiley face, or gold star. Nor does the child seek in their schooling to impress, or to win; it is not a competition. Rather, they learn because it is good to know and a delight to the mind and soul. A child who masters a mathematics concept should feel the joy that comes from understanding, the satisfaction of a job well done. They should not feel shame because they were slower than their classmates, or, even worse, pride because they were fastest.

Ambleside students experience the guiding hand of a teacher who is both loving and firm. Teachers allow students to experience the natural consequences of their actions, and students experience the delight and the struggle of everyday life.