Summer Camp 2026 – Tickets on Sale now!
We will be hosting two weeks of Summer Camps this year.
Week 1 from 29.06. – 03.07.2026 and
Week 2 from 06.07. – 10.07.2026.
You can purchase tickets here, on our website.
You will be sent a registration link to register your child(ren).
If you have any questions, please email info@sligosudburyschool.com.
The Art of Doing Nothing
The Art of Doing Nothing
The start of a new year is a perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on our shared commitment to self-directed learning. What does that look like in everyday life? How can we help our children navigate uncertainty, disappointment, or disagreement with confidence and resilience — while also learning to celebrate their successes, enjoy quiet moments, and pursue personal projects with curiosity and heart?
At Sligo Sudbury School, being part of a self-directed […]
Sligo Sudbury School Powering Economic Growth in Sligo
Sligo – Live / Invest / Visit – Education Powering the Economy
How a Unique Educational Model is Powering Economic Growth in Sligo
Sligo is experiencing a quiet but powerful transformation—one driven not by industry or tourism, but by education. The arrival and growth of a progressive learning institution, Sligo Sudbury School, has sparked a wave of economic and community revitalisation that is reshaping the region’s future.
A Magnet for New Residents and Investment
Over the past seven years, more than 40 families […]
June 2025 Newsletter
June Highlights
What a fantastic way to wrap up the 7th year of Sligo Sudbury School! It really feels like we’ve completed our first chapter and are ready to grow into a new phase—with our vibrant and growing community of wonderful students and families.
The final month of school filled our hearts with joy as projects came to fruition and deepened relationships blossomed into a beautiful celebration of our shared talents and efforts.
Gaisce Awards
We’re […]
Podcasts for Parents: June 2025
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 […]
Seeking additional staff member for September 2025
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 […]