by Radha Rajagopal Sloss
Second edition published August 2006
Price: $20.00
(plus tax and shipping)
150 page book with photos.
The second edition includes three new chapters.
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(805) 646-3381.
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purchasing the book by e-mailing us at: hvfmail@west.net.
Philosophy
The philosophy of Happy Valley School, now known as Besant Hill School of Happy Valley, is drawn from the vision of our founders, who believed that the environment which encourages the fullest development of student potential is one that affords the opportunity to explore creative as well as intellectual abilities. We believe in working together in a spirit of cooperation, not conformity, seeking to cultivate and express what is excellent in each.
Intellectual curiosity and a spirit of inquiry are the activating factors in the educational process, while active participation in school community builds caring and responsible individuals, promoting lives of integrity, awareness, and purpose.
Our motto of "Aśn Aprendo" reflects our belief that life can be lived in its fullest sense through lifelong efforts toward personal development and growth.
Our Founders
Happy Valley School (now Besant Hill School of Happy Valley) was founded by a community of educators and philosophers who were convinced of the need for new approaches to education. They envisioned an educational climate that would foster the overall intellectual and emotional development of each student in every aspect of daily life. A community whose members would be held together by an ethical and profoundly spiritual bond, regardless of individual backgrounds and beliefs.
Dr. Annie Besant
Dr. Guido Ferrando
Aldous Huxley
J. Krishnamurti
Robert Logan
Rosalind Rajagopal
Louis Zalk
Trustees
See the website of the Happy Valley Foundation.
