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INDEPENDENT
INCLUSIVE SCHOOL
Labyrinth Schools South Africa is a fully We don't believe in punishing children, instead
inclusive school that offers qualified education guiding them to understand the root cause of
for children of all abilities, from Grade R - 12. their frustration. We inspire critical thinking and
This beautiful inclusive environment holds space select the best methods to allow learners to
for mainstream learners as well as Autistic, explore content and draw intelligent conclusions
Down Syndrome, verbal/non-verbal and ADHD independently. We have a no homework policy,
learners. as it is essential for the child to have balance.
Homework in the form of research and project-
We use an internationally recognised curriculum based activities are sent throughout the term.
that caters for all learners and learning styles
with one on one tutoring and guidance. Labyrinth is an environment where the child’s
Diversity and equality are celebrated every day. strengths are nurtured into the powerful gifts
We are here to change the way our children that they are. We base our teaching philosophy
are educated - kindness and compassion are on Conscious Education, Inclusive Education
deeply embedded into the curriculum and every and the Spirit of uBuntu. We also teach
child is celebrated for their uniqueness. consciousness and awareness through daily
stillness practises and gratitude, self-reflections
We adopt learner-centred techniques and group and understanding. These are integrated into
work activities to scaffold the learning experience all learning areas so that our children grow up
to ensure that each child is responsible for their respecting all life on Earth.
own academic discoveries. After assessing the
child, we design the curriculum suited to their Entrepreneurship is a large part of our curriculum
individual needs. This way, we can bridge the where some children as young as 9 have already
gaps and help learners grow more confident in started their own businesses. Our purpose is
themselves and their abilities. Simultaneously, to find your child’s passion and to teach them
we extend learners in areas where they exceed how to live a life of purpose and how to earn a
their knowledge and grade level. Kindness, love living doing what they love most, something that
and compassion are practiced and taught right we were not taught as children. The aim is to
throughout the day. create a society where we can all live in harmony
and work together regardless of race, gender,
These values are deeply embedded within the religion, or status. When we realise that we are all
curriculum. Being an inclusive environment that equal and one, and the only thing that separates
includes learners of all abilities, children grow up us are our experiences and perceptions, we are
with an extended mindset where "difference" is able to love one another on a much deeper level.
embraced, resulting in an even more successful To learn this from a young ago greatly impacts
future. It also helps those neurodivergent each child in the most powerful way.
children to function and cope in society. We
remind children who they are by helping them Emotional Intelligence development, social
understand their emotions and their thoughts. development, art studies and Entrepreneurship
We continuously guide them into finding their is a vital part of our daily structured timetable
passions. Through this, they can observe alongside online work too. Our trade school is
themselves, understand their feelings and coming soon too!
respond better to everything in life.
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