Welcome to the Middle School community “A healthy social life is
found only, when in the mirror of each soul the whole community
finds in its reflection, and when in the whole community the
virtue of each one is living.” Shearwater has a strong,
cohesive, social and learning environment in which the Pastoral
Care/Mentorship program is an integral part of our holistic
approach to Middle School. At its foundation rest the following
values areas, which we address: A responsive and inclusive
community • Being valued and feeling safe • Working towards,
defining and identifying common values – creating a sense of
empowerment • Listening and sharing: bringing knowledge and
personal experience (wisdom) to establish meaning • Valuing self
– identity within a culturally diverse community • A nurturing
community environment where student, teacher and parent
relationships are cultivated A human centric learning program
underpinned by Anthroposophy and an understanding of the
evolving stages of adolescent development: • T