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 […]
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?
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 […]
We are delighted to share this new short video giving a bird’s eye view of Sligo Sudbury School and some of our members.
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 […]
Our annual report for Sligo Sudbury School for 2018 – 2019 is now available:
Just recently, the GlobalGiving Foundation selected us to participate in its Accelerator, a fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations around the world.
In order to succeed, we must raise at least $5,000 from a minimum of 40 donors […]
Self Directed Education has a lot to offer to teenagers, particularly those in the transition stage between primary and secondary age. The teen years are a time of great change for young people, of getting to know oneself more deeply, challenging old ideas and attitudes, and exploring options. It is a time full of potential, of great energy and passion to accomplish, and yet also a very fragile time, because thwarting the natural direction […]
Some new stories from our pass-along story-time for you to enjoy
