VSI Demokratine mokykla

beschrijving van de organisatie

Democratic School is an alternative private school for children aged 5-15.The school is located at the premises of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius in the area surrounded by pine woods. The aim of the school is to create an environment which addresses the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative needs of children. We hope the kids to be happy at school and cherish their childhood. School environment motivates children to take responsibility for their learning process. This school is implementing principles of democratic education, such as weekly class meeting and later school meeting where the decisions are made all together. This is a crucial part of our school. Focusing on learning to live like a community and make decisions together, to create a better environment for all. Democratic school is not limited only by lesson time, there are also non formal education activities as well as free play time where kids have all freedom to create their own games.