SUN RAY PRIVATE ECO-SCHOOL: LOVE, LIFE, JOY


Maria Paeva has created a community where children thrive

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Maria Paeva embodies Mahatma Gandhi's famous principle that you must be the change you wish to see in the world. The private eco-school she founded, Sun Ray, is located in its own building with a large garden at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains. In this cosy and welcoming space, under the guidance of experienced educators, children from preschool to grade 7 explore the world and their emotions, care for nature, discover the charm of art and science, and embrace universal human values.

What is the core philosophy of Sun Ray School?

Sun Ray is a school of love. A school of life. Nothing happens without love – so at Sun Ray we learn to love everything around us: the earth, animals, plants and children. And that love gives life.

At Sun Ray we create life in our biodynamic and permaculture vegetable garden. The children grow their own food – and then cook it. We believe that the true purpose of school is to prepare children for life, so we strive to show them as much of it as possible. We also successfully revive old traditions and crafts – our children have worked with clay, felt wool and learned valuable skills in our special woodworking workshop.

We aim to develop the children into well-rounded, balanced individuals. This is why we use the Suggestopedic method developed by Professor Georgi Lozanov, PhD. Music plays an important role in our teaching process – classical melodies accompany the learning experience and children are required to practise a musical instrument – piano, guitar, xylophone or drums – up to Year 4. We also offer lessons in pop and folk singing.

We also encourage and maintain good relationships within our community.

How do you balance this with achieving strong academic results?

At Sun Ray, we successfully combine humanities and analytical education. Our STEM and STEAM projects are an essential part of the learning process, and our students regularly participate in competitions, winning medals – such experiences provide experience and encourage development. However, our goal is to nurture them as well-rounded individuals, which is why we give them the opportunity to explore, understand, and express their emotions through art and their connection with nature. Just look at how focused a child is when playing the piano – reading sheet music, using both hands, pressing the pedal with their foot. This greatly benefits children, and to me, it is a key and valuable experience.

Sun Ray is an excellent choice for our children because…

Because it helps them become sunny children! To learn and create surrounded by love and attention! To grow into conscious individuals who appreciate the gifts of nature and know how to live a healthy life.

+359 887 447 335

info@sun-ray-school.eu

www.sun-ray-school.eu

Частно еко училище Слънчев лъч: Любов, живот, радост

Мария Паева е създала общност, в която децата разцъфтяват

Мария Паева е олицетворението на крилатата фраза на Махатма Ганди, че човек трябва да бъде промяната, която иска да види в света. Създаденото от нея Частно ЕКО училище "Слънчев лъч" се намира в собствена сграда с огромна градина в полите на Родопите. В това уютно и приемащо пространство, под ръководството на опитни педагози, деца от предучилищна възраст до седми клас опознават света и емоциите си, грижат се за природата, откриват очарованието на изкуството и науката и възприемат общочовешки добродетели.

Каква е основната философия на "Слънчев лъч"?

"Слънчев лъч" е училище – любов. Училище – живот. Без любов нищо не става – затова в "Слънчев лъч" се учим да обичаме всичко, което ни заобикаля – земята, животните, растенията, децата. А тази любов дава живот.

В "Слънчев лъч" създаваме живота в нашата биодинамична и пермакултурна зеленчукова градина. В нея децата отглеждат храната си – и после я готвят. Вярваме, че истинската цел на училището е да подготви децата за живота – затова се стремим да им покажем колкото може повече от него. Успешно възраждаме и стари традиции и занаяти – нашите деца вече са работили с глина, плъстили са вълна, усвояват ценни умения в специалната ни дърводелска работилница.

Стремим се да изградим децата като пълноценни, балансирани личности. Затова използваме сугестопедичния метод на проф. д-р Георги Лозанов. Музиката играе важна роля в нашето обучение – класически мелодии съпровождат образователния процес, а до четвърти клас децата задължително изучават музикален инструмент – пиано, китара, ксилофон или барабани. Имаме и уроци по поп и народно пеене.

Насърчаваме и култивираме добри взаимоотношения в нашата общност.

Как съчетавате това с постигането на добри академични резултати?

В "Слънчев лъч" успешно съчетаваме хуманитарно и аналитично образование. Нашите STEM и STEAM проекти са важна част от образователния процес, а учениците редовно участват в състезания и печелят медали – подобни преживявания им носят опитност и развитие. Но целта ни е да ги развием като пълноценни личности – затова им даваме възможност да откриват, опознават и изразяват емоцията си чрез изкуството и досега с природата. Вижте само колко е концентрирано едно дете, когато свири на пиано – докато чете нотите, докато използва и двете си ръце, докато натиска педала с крак. Това помага изключително много на децата – и за мен това е важно, ключово изживяване.

"Слънчев лъч" е отличен избор за децата ни, защото...

Защото им помага да бъдат слънчеви деца! Да учат, да творят, да създават оградени с любов и внимание! Да израстнат като осъзнати личности, които ценят даровете на природата и знаят как да живеят здравословно.

+359 887 447 335

info@sun-ray-school.eu

www.sun-ray-school.eu

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