• A primary school in regional Victoria will allow students to discipline themselves
  • The School of Cultural Creativity in Cockatoo has applied for registration
  • Children will take control of their own learning as part of ‘creative education’
  • The school would cost $3500 for students to attend if it gets the go-ahead 

By Ben Hill For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 13:22 BST, 8 September 2017 | Updated: 13:22 BST, 8 September 2017

A primary school in regional Victoria that will allow students to discipline themselves as part of ‘creative education’ is being considered for registration.

The School of Cultural Creativity in Cockatoo, near Yarra Valley, will allow primary-aged students to control their own learning, according to the Herald Sun.

Founder and teacher Jane Macdonald said she planned to open the school next year.

Students at the School of Cultural Creativity would be responsible for their own learning

Students at the School of Cultural Creativity would be responsible for their own learning

If approved, the school will allow students to discipline themselves as part of 'creative education'

If approved, the school will allow students to discipline themselves as part of 'creative education'

If approved, the school will allow students to discipline themselves as part of ‘creative education’

‘Many [students] are struggling in a mainstream environment and find themselves bored,’ she said.

According to Ms Macdonald, 65 students have already enrolled and another 120 were interested.

‘This is designed for children who need a more creative approach to learning.’

The school describes itself as a ‘democratic school’ on its website.

Ms Macdonald said the school would keep to the national curriculum but with its own ‘creative process’.

Students would work in studios and have a workstation, bookshelf, drawing boards, headphones and music access.

Founder and teacher Jane Macdonald said 65 students have already enrolled at the school

Founder and teacher Jane Macdonald said 65 students have already enrolled at the school

Founder and teacher Jane Macdonald said 65 students have already enrolled at the school

The Department of Education confirmed the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority was considering the school’s application.

The school would cost parents about $3500 a year for their children to attend, and it would be eligible for public funding. 

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority is considering the school's application

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority is considering the school's application

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority is considering the school’s application

 

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