OUR
PHILOSOPHY
Our consistent approach to discipline is based on the teachings of
Dr.
Haim Ginott. Dr. Haim Ginott first came to public
attention in the
early 1960's when his book
Between
Parent and Child remained
on the
American best-seller list for over sixty weeks. Although Dr. Ginott
died in the 1970's, many of his students (notably Adele Faber and
Elaine Mazlish) have continued his work.
Values:
- We value dedication and commitment.
- We believe that it is the right and responsibility of
everyone to ensure a safe community.
- We value honesty, kindness, inclusiveness and diversity.
- We model and promote tolerance and mutual respect.
- We value a consistent and fair approach to discipline based
on Dr. Ginott’s teachings, which state the following:
- never deny a child's feelings, only behaviour is
unacceptable.
- children need the security of limits and structure.
- dependence breeds hostility. Empower children to do
things for themselves.
- allow children autonomy and choices. Expectations are
clearly established and children understand consequences.
- We value small class sizes, averaging 12 students per
teacher.
- We listen and respond to voices, ideas and feelings of the
Kingsley community.
Further Reading:
Between Parent and Child
by Haim Ginott
How to Talk So Kids Will
Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Siblings Without Rivalry
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish