Parent Handbook 2019—2020

Parent handbook 2019—2020 Neo-humanist Pre-school Sælukot Welcome to Country´s first vegetarian, vegan and yogic kindergarten INTRODUCTION We are glad that you are now a part of our Sælukot family. Our kindergarten has been in operation since 1978 and our program is based on the Neo-Humanistic Educational Philosophy. Leik- skólinn Sælukot is an educational project of Ananda Marga (WWD) organisation, which was founded in 1953 by PR Sarkar (1920 – 1990), a prominent philosopher and educator. It is a multifaceted international organization. Reflecting this broadness, the Ananda Marga organization has many different branches dedicated to the uplifting of humanity through education, relief work, welfare, the arts, ecology, intellectual renaissance, women’s eman- cipation and humanistic economy. All of us are committed to serving the children and families that come to us by providing the highest quality of care possible. At Leikskólinn Sælukot we invite children to master new skills at their own pace, to foster self confidence and Independence in a warm and loving atmosphere. We offer a full day program of learning and fun for children from 18 months to 6 years of age, Monday through Friday from 7.45 a.m to 5 p.m. We strive to educate the whole child—the physical, social, emotional, creative, intellectual, and the intuitional self—taking advantage of every opportunity to enable each child to realize their fullest potential. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate children with special needs and to integrate them with other Kids. ‘SÁ VIDYÁ YÁ VIMUKTAYE’ - EDUCATION IS THAT WHICH LEADS TO LIBERATES Table of Contents Founder of neohumanism...................................................4 The circle of love curriculum.............................................6 Neo-humanist education ....................................................7 Organizational structure..................................................... 7 School structure...................................................................8 Our vision ...........................................................................8 Some n.h.e. specialties.........................................................9 Aims and ideals of N.H.E ..................................................10 School closure.....................................................................10 Class families......................................................................10 Flow of the day....................................................................11 Daily schedule.....................................................................11 Breakfast ............................................................................12 New enrichment classes ......................................................12 Sælukot´s calendar & events................................................13 Departmental goal................................................................14 What to bring.......................................................................18 Clothing, shoes & other needs ............................................18 Parents work party............................................................. .20 Tuition fees..........................................................................21 Withdrawing from enrolment..............................................22 Rest time .............................................................................22 Arrival and pick up..............................................................22 Absences..............................................................................22 Birthdays..............................................................................22 Child of the week.................................................................23 Class room volunteer...........................................................23 Illness...................................................................................24 Head lice policy...................................................................24 Medication...........................................................................24 Allergies/asthma..................................................................24 Homeopathy........................................................................24 Additional needs..................................................................24 Minor injuries......................................................................25 Major accident.....................................................................25 Sun protection......................................................................25 Behaviour guidance.............................................................25 Some guidelines...................................................................25 Some rules to remember .....................................................26 Parent involvement..............................................................26 Policies and procedures.......................................................27 Basic principals of N.H.E....................................................27 Cardinal human values........................................................28 Universalism........................................................................30 Theme 2016-2017............................................................. ..30 Adjustment plan for new (younger kids)............................ 32 School uniform ...................................................................32 Our Contacts …………………………………………...……………………..33 Founder of Neo humanism Neohumanism is a holistic philosophical theory elaborated by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar in his 1982 book, The Liberation of Intellect: Neohumanism (ISBN 81-7252-168-5). With neohumanism, Sarkar redefines both humanity and humanism, as well as various commonly associated concepts. In addition, Sarkar in- troduces many new concepts intended to facilitate both individual and collective progress. In this philosophy universalism plays a central role. If humanism tends to only cover the human dimension in a human-centric view, neohumanism, according to Sarkar, is instead the elevation of humanism to universalism. it can be defined as a stage beyond the other forms of religious bound- ed beliefs rather it concentrate over spiritual realm. It doesn’t have any grouped intention, rather it focus on personal existence. Shri Prabhat Rainjan Sarkar Sarkar describes neohumanism as follows: Neohumanism is humanism of the past, humanism of the present, and humanism – newly explained – of the future. Explaining humanity and humanism in a new light will widen the path of human progress and will make it easier to tread. Neohumanism will give new inspi- ration and provide a new interpre- tation for the very idea of human existence. It will help people un- derstand that human beings, as the most thoughtful and intelli- gent beings in this created universe, will have to accept the great responsibility of taking care of the entire universe, will have to accept that the great responsibility for the entire universe rests on them. Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome to the Neo humanist pre-school Sælukot. We are delighted that you have chosen to become part of the Sælu- kot Family. Our service endeavours to act as an extension of the family and home environment. We aim to provide a warm and nurturing setting where children, families and staff feel a sense of belonging, respect and community. We are looking forward to spending many special times with you and your child over the coming year. All of us are committed to serving the children and families that come to us by providing the highest quality of care possible. At Leikskólinn Sælukot we invite children to master new skills at their own pace, to foster self confidence and Independence in a warm and loving atmosphere. We offer a full day program of learning and fun for children 18 months to 6 years of age, Monday through Friday from 7.45 a.m to 5 p.m. We strive to educate the whole child—the physical, social, emotional, creative, intellectual, and the intuitional self—taking advantage of every opportunity to enable each child to realize their fullest potential. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate kids with special needs and to integrate them with other kids. Every year and every group of children are very different and this makes for an exciting and fresh adventure. It is always a fun- filled time, where we get to know and love a whole bunch of great kids and the children make new friendships and take huge leaps in getting ready for ‘big school.’ Play is the natural way that children learn. With play-based education, children develop a love of learning. ‘Socio- dramatic play’ or imaginative play gives children a chance to imitate and practice what they see all around them. Teachers can gently extend this experi- ence by being involved and carefully observing the children’s play. We encourage creativity and fun through the use of songs, games, stories, play and art. “The child’s psychology is superlatively inclined towards play. A child’s thirst for knowledge has to be awakened through the medium of games and through play alone she/he must be taught.”— Prabhat We believe there is an innate Oneness that unites all beings, animate and inani- mate. We share with children our respect for all life and the wonder of the amazing natural world that surrounds us. We like to encourage children to in- nately feel that connection through developing silence

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