If the Principal feels there is a call for the activity and a suitable group, time and place, it may go onto the timetable. Some parents who contribute substantial hours in key services receive payment at the discretion of the Manager, although the first half day per week contributed by any parent is always honorary. Our smallness makes possible a friendly and flexible approach. With a minimum of fuss we can take the children on outings of cultural, scientific, or personal significance. Most days begin with a meeting at which any child or adult may communicate, express views or raise business, news, issues, or ideas.
Matters raised here can influence the activities of the day, a topic for writing, etc.
There is at least one camp per year for every child, and, particularly in the case of the very young ones, parents are invited to come along too. This could be anything from children making their own sandwiches to an adult-supervised prepared meal. There is also an endless supply of apples, oranges and carrots for the children. From time to time there are picnics and barbecues. Children's birthdays are celebrated at the school.