Open Day April 27, 2022
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Visit us to find out more about self-directed learning, and democratic schools.
Consent, Freedom & Reposnsibility
Respect for self and for others is at the heart of our philosophy at Sligo Sudbury, and the concept of consent is something we discuss openly and often. The word consent nowadays seems to be equated only with sexual consent and bodily integrity, and while these are undoubtedly big issues n our society, a broader understanding of what consent means is needed. It means, as the children will tell you, quite simply, to […]
A school where the children are in charge
Sligo Champion 30.11.2021
“With traditional school I hated going in, I would pretend to be sick every morning, but now it’s easier because you know you’re going to enjoy your time here.”
These are the words of Avarose Gregory Furey, a 12-year-old pupil of the Sligo Sudbury, a democratic school, with no formal curriculum and no standard syllabus.
Democratic schools are guided by an educational philosophy that’s based […]
Want to be part of our team?
Sligo Sudbury School is seeking 2 additional staff members for the 2023-24 school year. We are looking for passionate, hard-working individuals who deeply believe in self-directed education for children.
Staffing at Sligo Sudbury School is very different from working in other types of schools. Here, students direct their own learning and participate as equals in all decisions regarding school governance. Sligo Sudbury students control how and when to pursue their interests, and they determine the extent of staff involvement […]
Can you help?
Can you help?
Over the past 3 years we have received many thoughtful gifts and donations from parents and other donors. Their kindness and generosity has always been greatly appreciated by staff and students alike.
But each year a variety of materials, equipment and resources are needed to support learning goals. Our school budget is limited and supplementary resources are always needed. If you would like to support the school please consider making us a gift of one of the items on […]
A look at Sligo Sudbury School
We are delighted to share this new short video giving a bird’s eye view of Sligo Sudbury School and some of our members.
Among Us
The latest passion to grip a number of our students is the online game Among Us. Here one of our students explains why he likes it so much…
The game involves strategy, skill, and a good poker face. The crewmates have to complete tasks and try to find out who the imposter is. The imposter has to kill all the crewmates to win.
Completing the tasks can be challenging because you have to navigate […]
Lunchtime Live Interview 7th Oct 2020
No homework required :)
Gayle Nagle (founder and staff member of Sligo Sudbury School), and Julie Meehan (child psychologist and parent of 2 Sligo Sudbury School students) were on Lunchtime Live talking about Sligo Sudbury School, intrinsic motivation, and the concept of homework.
Lunchtime Live, Wednesday 7th October. The interview is about 29 minutes into the show. Listen Here