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From humble beginnings, the Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School began its journey in 1995. A mudbrick cottage housed a kindergarten of eight children and Patricia Dodman, a dedicated Steiner teacher with a dream to bring Rudolf Steiner education to the NSW Central Coast. A challenging journey has seen the school move from that house in Holgate to the Ourimbah campus of Newcastle University and then onto a vacant block at North Gosford. Finally, in 2006, we moved with 163 students into our permanent home– seven acres of rural land with a brick house and a big green shed in Fountaindale. The years since have seen great changes to that open pasture we settled into. The building of Steiner early childhood rooms, a high school visual arts classroom and science lab conversion of the house into high school classrooms, the shed into offices and a music room and the garage into a woodwork room building of a new library, toilet block, and impressive performance and sports facilities. Gardens flourish and a nature-based playground is added every year. We now have over 270 students. Behind the physical changes are years of tireless effort from an evolving community of dedicated staff members and committed parents, always working to build on that original vision of bringing Rudolf Steiner education to the NSW Central Coast. Our vision is a school that provides a contemporary education, empowering students to meet their future with clarity, courage, compassion, and creativity. ‘Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.’- Steiner Our mission is to provide an educational pathway, which inspires an intrinsic love of learning and a capacity for imagination. In protecting the beauty of childhood, we provide a healthy foundation for the unfolding of individual potential. We cultivate resilience, confidence, and creative thinking in our students. We aim to develop strong, articulate, and empathetic individuals capable of changing the world for the better. Reverence for the human being underpins all that we do at Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School. We show respectful kindness to others and take pride in both the quality and purpose of our work. We believe that a learning environment imbued with care, beauty, and goodness helps students to flourish. In enrolling a child at Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School, parents and guardians enter into a partnership with the school based on mutual respect and responsibility. Parents and guardians at the Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School are expected to commit to upholding our ethos. The Central Coast Steiner Early Kindergarten offers a three-day program that gently introduces the child to a calm, unhurried approach to learning. Our beautiful, home-like environment is a place where each individual is lovingly nurtured. At this stage, what the child learns is mainly imparted through example and the day is about doing everyday tasks together- such as baking the bread for morning tea. Artistic activities, such as painting, drawing, craft, puppetry, and storytelling foster the child’s imagination. A deep love of Mother Nature is awakened as the changing seasons are observed and celebrated. The program gives generous opportunities for free imaginative play. Play is not only a child’s real work in life, it is the foundation of creativity yet to come. We also work very strongly with rhythm and repetition to help the children feel safe and at home in their new environment. Gradually this daily and weekly rhythm strengthens a feeling of security and belonging. All is well with the world. The Central Coast Steiner Kindergarten offers a play-based curriculum that fosters the child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The kindergarten is orderly, beautiful, and calm, inviting the child to engage in learning in a secure, creative and inspiring environment. Our play materials are natural and open-ended- allowing the child’s imagination to come alive. Through active investigation of the natural environment in our beautiful gardens and beyond, the child’s innate sense of wonder is kept alive. A reverence for the rhythm of the seasons and the beauty of our world lays the basis for future environmental stewardship. Building strong foundations for literacy, we develop a genuine love of language through verse, song, rhythms, rhymes, and stories. The child experiences a rich variety of oral language activities. These are accompanied by movement so that the child’s fine and gross motor skills are developed. Foundations for numeracy are laid by an understanding of numbers, developing through play, verses, stories, craft, and daily activities. Our arts and craft activities- such as beeswax modeling, finger knitting, weaving, sewing, and painting- develop dexterity and an appreciation of beauty and craftsmanship. Healthy social relationships are nurtured through a balance of free play and structured activities. Children in the Central Coast Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten learn to share, to take turns, and to listen to one another in a caring way. They engage in practical activities such as cooking and gardening. The child’s desire to learn by doing is fulfilled. A sense of clear, unpressured achievement strengthens the child’s will and self-esteem. It is not only the “what” that is important, but the “how”. We actively develop good learning habits and a sense of gratitude. We want to establish an environment that is considerate and respectful so that school becomes a special, valued place. Our kindergarten year is attuned to the developmental needs of the child. It is a time when healthy foundations for formal academic learning are laid. View full school

Our learning community is united in its ethos and expectation that every student will achieve their academic potential and experience a balanced education in an industrious and supportive environment. Established in 1985, Central Coast Grammar School is a non-selective, independent day school for girls and boys from Kindergarten to Year 12, at the heart of our community at Erina Heights on the Central Coast. We're governed by a Board of nine expert volunteers and guided by our strategic plan, Next Generation Teaching and Learning 2015-2020. We've been educating tomorrow's thought leaders, creators, and community achievers since 1985, now under the leadership of our third Headmaster Bill Low since 2008. This is our aspiration for our graduates: ‘Our graduates will be mature and articulate global citizens. They will have maximized their potential and have been exposed to a wide variety of co-curricular activities. They will have developed into confident, caring, and well-balanced young adults. Our graduates will be able to thrive in a rapidly changing world through their collaborative skills, technological competence, enterprising spirit, and capacity for innovation.’ We’re a truly independent, not-for-profit institution, offering a values-rich education within a Christian ethos. So what does our school believe in? This is a community of respect: self-respect, respect for others, and respect for the school. The most essential standard of behavior is that all members of the community will treat one another with kindness, honor, and respect in all situations and this is reflected in our core values: The care of others Generosity and selflessness Personal integrity Love and loyalty Respect and forgiveness Responsibility and self-discipline Compassion and friendship Courage and perseverance Truthfulness and honesty Mission Central Coast Grammar School’s Founding Charter was ‘to be a place of honest endeavor, striving to meet the individual needs of its pupils, and drawing out from them their best efforts in the varied fields in which their talents lie’. Today we’ve earned our reputation as the flagship educational institution within the Central Coast region. Our mission remains the same: ‘Striving for excellence in all endeavors in a happy, caring, and supportive environment. We attract and develop expert teachers. We work hard on the professional relationships between students, teachers, and parents so that every student can find their place and enjoy learning in a dynamic, orderly, and safe environment. Our learning community is united in our goal for every student to reach their personal and academic potential. An energizing Junior curriculum delivered by specialist teachers inspires curiosity at every step. A wide choice of electives and HSC courses motivate Seniors to explore and extend. Support and extension are on hand from our well-resourced K-12 Learning Support team so every student can achieve their personal best. We empower students by focusing on the process of learning rather than merely the acquisition of knowledge, through our learning platform Teaching for Understanding, developed by Project Zero (Harvard Graduate School of Education.) View full school

The Pre Kindergarten program runs five days a week and a minimum of two days of attendance per week is required. Students are involved in a variety of play-based learning opportunities targeted at developing their interests along with foundational literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge. The program runs during school hours on school days. Our Pre Kindergarten teacher is supported by a teacher’s assistant, and specialist teachers take the students for music, sport, information technology, and library classes. Teachers assess students regularly. A variety of different methods are used (including tests, assignments, oral work, examinations, practical and excursion activities). Each secondary student is given an overview of the term’s activities for each subject at the beginning of the term. The overview includes an individual subject assessment plan. Primary School reports are compiled after Terms 2 and 4. In between time a student folio of works is presented to the home throughout the term to maintain ongoing parental involvement and communication with the school. Secondary School reports are compiled after Terms 2 and 4. At the end of Term 1 and an interim report is sent home noting the child’s current position. Examinations are conducted for secondary school grades at the end of Terms 2 and 4. Parent nights are held regularly throughout the year to allow for extended home and school discussion of individual student’s progress. Apart from these times, parents should feel free to contact the school for private interviews to discuss their student’s progress at a mutually convenient time. View full school

Home to both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, the Los Angeles campus is known for its casual atmosphere that creates an inviting, comfortable space for students and faculty to collaborate. WCU puts extensive thought into the design of our campus facilities. Our philosophy is that our buildings — just like every other aspect of the University — must support, promote, and encourage student success and academic excellence. At WCU, students learn various skills and procedures using the wide range of technologically advanced equipment in our Simulation Center. Our North Hollywood campus entrance boasts a skylight and grand staircase that usher students and faculty into an airy and inspiring space. Extensive student common areas are themed with marine elements, including a waterfall, bamboo pier, and recessed seating area. As a result of our recent and extensive renovation, this building has become a neighborhood icon replete with classic academic institution elements, including a clock tower, flagpoles, and visually distinctive lighting. At West Coast University, we take pride in providing quality education—with academic curricula designed to help students achieve their career goals. It is a learning partnership between students and faculty that builds a strong academic foundation to prepare graduates for the next generation of healthcare. For over a century, West Coast University has existed to help individuals pursue their educational and professional dreams. Now, the University is recognized for its success in developing aspiring health care professionals. West Coast University has become one of the largest educators of RNs in California, is fast becoming a leader in Dental Hygiene education, has three masters-level programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Health Administration, and two new professional doctoral-level programs in Pharmacy and Physical Therapy. We are excited about our future as an institution and your future as a productive healthcare workforce member. To achieve our goals, we are committed to recruiting outstanding faculty and dedicated support team members and providing the most beautiful and well-equipped campuses. As evidenced by our campuses and professional faculty and staff in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ontario, Dallas, Miami, and our alumni serving communities throughout California and beyond, we are accomplishing our mission. From the moment you walk in the door, our goal is that you will feel at home. At home, in a place where you're genuinely welcome. At home, in a place that has everything you need to succeed - from labs to computers to simulation centers to libraries to support services. At home, in a place where the faculty knows your name and stands ready to partner with you in your educational endeavors. At home, in a place where a talented and expert team helps you transition from student to graduate to working professional. From focused programs to advanced technology and skills labs, to a wealth of clinical opportunities through the growing list of our 300 partner sites—West Coast University is dedicated to educating well-rounded professionals. You will be surrounded by students who share your passion for healthcare. West Coast University attracts students from across the country who seek quality education and healthcare career. Our hands-on approach to healthcare education provides you with the opportunity to develop the critical thinking, ethical reasoning, leadership, and interpersonal skills required to deliver compassionate care in today's sophisticated world of healthcare. We build on a strong academic foundation and strive for academic excellence with innovative and challenging learning environments—coupled with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities to build the skills and confidence you will rely on in your chosen field. West Coast University offers focused health care and nursing programs that combine advanced learning techniques and technology, with the support you need to build both skills and confidence. We take pride in giving students a quality education with rigorous academic curricula designed to help achieve your career goals, with a focused path to completion. It is a partnership that fosters individual success. Our health care programs' year-round semester system and rolling admissions process allow students to begin either undergraduate or graduate health education programs at multiple junctures throughout the year. All curricula, including accredited nursing programs, are structured toward a specific end date. As long as students adhere to their course schedules, they can have confidence in completing their health care degree programs. Once students are accepted into one of our healthcare degree programs, they are guaranteed a reserved seat, and as long as they stay on track, there's no having to wait for space to open up in required healthcare courses. WCU faculty and staff are committed to delivering transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. At West Coast University, we embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success. We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability. We design market-responsive programs through collaboration between faculty and industry professionals. We continuously pursue more effective and innovative ways to develop the competencies and confidence required in a complex and changing world. Institutional learning outcomes are designed by the University as a whole, taking into account the role that both instruction and student services play in contributing to a student's success. Institutional learning outcomes assume achievement of the stated, programmatic learning outcomes of one's discipline. View full university

Coast Guard Public School was founded in the year 1981. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 3130001 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2023. It is located in the Daman district of Daman & Diu and is currently being managed by the Shree Bhavnagar Jilla Leuva Patel Education & Medical Trust- Surat, Daman & Diu. It is presently under the principal -administration of P DHANASEKARAN. There are a total of 68 rooms, 06 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 68 06 01 03 20 45 68796 20234 View full school

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is proud to educate leaders of a multi-mission, maritime military force. Commissioned officers in the Coast Guard lead teams of men and women and are continually called on to serve their community, country, and fellow citizens. While the United States Coast Guard is notable as the oldest life-saving service in the world, its roles include more than just maritime safety and security. The Coast Guard is also called upon for critical service in protecting natural resources, maritime mobility (management of maritime traffic, commerce, and navigation), and national defense. At our beautiful campus on the Thames River in New London, Connecticut, the Academy, which is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, provides a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program with a full scholarship. Each year, approximately 200 ensigns (or junior officers) are commissioned during graduation exercises in May. Following graduation, newly commissioned ensigns report for duty aboard cutters and at sector offices in ports nationwide. Graduates of the Academy are obligated to serve five years in the U.S. Coast Guard, though many choose to stay and make a rewarding, life-long career of their maritime military service. View full university

Welcome to West Coast Steiner School, Nollamara. We are an independent primary school in Perth's northern suburbs and ten minutes from the Indian Ocean. We offer education from Playgroup to Class 6. Working from the indications of Rudolf Steiner, we strive to educate the whole being of each child in head, heart, and hands. We envision this holistic education set within a community guided by goodness, beauty, and truth. Further, we seek to plant the seeds for our students to enter the changing world with purpose, as self-directed adults, with a lifelong love of learning, intellectually and spiritually free, socially responsible, and emotionally balanced. Our vision highlights our purpose to provide a meaningful education that engages your child's "head, heart, and hands" within a robust and vibrant school community: Creating a warm, welcoming learning environment. Holistic learning, engaging the head, heart, and hands. Nurturing respect for self, others, and nature. Building confidence through a growth mindset. Developing the ability to persist and complete tasks. Dynamic and artistic teaching of academic content: math, literacy, languages, history, and earth sciences. Learning through the senses: strings program, fine handwork, drawing, painting, sculpture, and woodwork. Specialist movement programs: Bothmer and Eurythmy. West Coast Steiner School is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, taking a preventative and participatory stance on child protection issues and promoting a child-safe environment. At West Coast Steiner School, we believe that the Steiner educational philosophy helps guide children towards finding their authentic voice, developing their moral capacities, and nurturing their potential. We are committed to educating children and parents alike so that together we can build the next generation of balanced, creative, and socially responsible adults equipped with purpose and meaning in their lives. Just over two decades ago, the West Coast Steiner School was established by a group of parents with a shared belief in the Steiner philosophy and the importance of holistic education for their children. We are celebrating more than 20 years of independent schooling and now provide a complete and authentic Steiner educational experience to children from Playgroup to Class 6. Assisting our students to establish for themselves "a life of learning" is a philosophy that represents our purpose as a school, the promise to our students, and the desire of their parents. Our curriculum is holistic, formative, and relevant while also being practical and 'life' based. Its impact is not isolated to the short segment of life that students spend at our school. We believe that its value is much greater than that. We strive to give our students the skills, knowledge, and awareness to thrive as free-thinking, socially committed adults who aspire to become the most accurate possible version of themselves. View full school

Your children are encouraged to develop their gifts and abilities to their fullest potential by teachers who care for your child. We provide affordable, quality education for all families, emphasizing Christian values within a caring Christian environment. Our fully trained Christian teachers deliver a comprehensive curriculum approved by the Board of Studies Teaching and educational standards (BOSTES). At the Pacific Coast, we are passionate about working together to care for others in need. As we care for others as part of our national and international communities, we participate in the mission. Working together in mission challenges us to think outside of ourselves and think more broadly about the broader communities we are a part of. The mission is national and international service to our community. Students and staff participate in serving other communities. Each year, students from Year Five to Ten attend a mission trip. This includes visiting other Christian schools and communities to serve them in meaningful and supportive ways. In the process of this service, student’s hearts begin to be transformed. As part of this process, service is critical in shaping how children view themselves within a community. Service enables a child to understand who they are ‘being’ and how they ‘belong’ to a community. Serving enables children to work with others as part of a team. Working in a team teaches a child that they have strengths and weaknesses. Each child is gifted with their own ability to contribute to the team, and others have strengths they do not; this understanding begins to create humility, which leads to empathy. When individuals understand their strengths and weaknesses, they develop an understanding of who they are within a community. Franklin Roosevelt says, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Some of our destinations include Northern Territory, Western Australia, Goondiwindi, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, India, Nepal, Hong Kong, and Cambodia. View full school

We recognize these on Social Media pages and through the Website portal, teacher emails, and newsletters for parents of enrolled students. You will often find stories on awarded students and the College in local and state newspapers. We update our several Honours Boards in the College's foyer every year to celebrate the achievements of that year group and inspire emerging generations. They are too numerous to mention all of them here, but here are some of our students' more recent achievements. The College held its first academic year in 1985, under the original name of Maranatha Christian College. The ambitious initiative got off the ground through the leadership and support of Rockingham Baptist Church. The original vision was to provide Christ-centered education to families in the Rockingham region, and this still forms the foundation of our vision today. SCBC is aligned with the Baptist denomination, which beliefs in one true God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The teachings of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments form the doctrinal base. Families do not need to have the Christian faith to attend the College but must support the Christian ethos of the school. View full school