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Democratic school in New Zealand :    Tamariki School

Address:  PO Box 19506, Christchurch, New Zealand

Contact:   Diana Scullin

Email:    tamarikc@tamarikichch.schoolzone.net.nz

Telephone:    64 3 3849014

Website:    www.tamarikichch.schoolzone.net.nz

Number of Students:    60 Age range 3 - 13

Languages:    English

Principles:    All members of the community have access to power through the whole schol meeting (attendance compulsory) and through small meetings to deal with conflict. Learning is under the learners's control. Parents are welcome. We are totally opposed to tests, exams, etc. Kids learning about who they are and who other people are is the most valued and important learning in the school. Responsibility is the obverse of freedom, and authority is a product of experience.