We will be hosting two weeks of Summer Camps this year. You can purchase tickets here, on our website.
You will be sent a registration link to let us know what areas your child(ren) is/are interested in.
If you have any questions, please email info@sligosudburyschool.com.
Rethinking Education: Learning in a Complex World
Education as we know it in our world is a relatively recent invention. Many of us already recognise that, for most of human history, children learned not through formal instruction, but through immersion in their environment—by engaging with people, observing daily life, and participating in real-world experiences. Learning happened organically, continuously, and in response to the complexity of life itself.
Authentic learning—arguably […]
Sligo Sudbury School is seeking one additional staff member for the 2025-26 school year, starting in September 2025. We are looking for a passionate, hard-working individual who deeply believes 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 […]
May Highlights
Blissful weather for most of the month meant everyone enjoying the outdoors even more than usual.
Gaisce trip
Our group went to the wild and beautiful landscapes of Donegal for a three-day Adventure Journey with 12 participants working towards their Bronze and Silver Awards. Over the course of the trip, they covered 50 kilometres, travelling from the dramatic cliffs of Sliabh Liag to the scenic village of […]
The beautiful month of April brought with it a real sense that summer is just around the corner. We’ve been making the most of the longer days, with almost all our time spent outdoors playing, growing, building, studying, meeting new and old friends, creating, and laughing. We also gained a new staff member and a new student to enjoy this last school term of 2024-2025 with.
Ciara and her team of gardeners have […]
Hello everyone!
As we march through this vibrant and busy month, our school community has been buzzing with energy and creativity! From exciting hands-on projects to the launch of several fundraising initiatives, there’s been no shortage of enthusiasm and teamwork. We are thrilled to share the highlights of these endeavours, which are bringing our students, parents, and staff closer together as we continue to build a bright future for our school.
Tree Planting
Once […]
We had an fantastic day at St. Patrick’s Day Sligo Parade, the culmination of 3 months of preparation, learning ceili dancing, making costumes, and desigining our school float. We are honoured to have been selected as the winner of the Category “Best Representation of Theme”.
Thanks to Creative Ireland and Sligo Co. Council for their support.
And we’re back!
After a short break, we are delighted to announce the return of A Self Directed Life, with a brand new host Rú.
Rú is ten years old and this is his first time podcasting. I’m sure you will all agree he was born to it. Rú chats with Sonny (who is twelve) about his educational experience to date. Sonny has been at Sligo Sudbury School since 2019. He enjoys his freedom at school, especially being able to work independently […]
We are saying goodbye to our wonderful hosts, Sean and Vasilisa. both of whom have recently graduated from Sligo Sudbury School. Our first graduates to have gone through our official graduation process! On this episode, Jenny and Sean sit down to discuss his personal experience, what graduation in our school looks like and ambitions for the future. This episode was recorded back in June 2024. Thank you for being a part of our podcast Sean. We wish you every happiness […]
