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Resources
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended reading for people who want to understand why graded education,
which is only 150 years old, designed to develop like-minded workers to fuel factories, has been in "reform"
since 1903 and what real alternatives for the new millenium might look like. Whether you are passionate about reforming public
education or seeking an exceptional experience in a private alternative, the readings below will stimulate the mind and the
drive to ask tough questions that can spur both awareness and growth for you, your family, your community, and our world.
Last Child in the Woods,
Richard Louv Instead of Education,
John Holt Free At Last: The
Sudbury Valley School, Daniel Greenberg Dumbing
Us Down, John Taylor Gatto The
Laws of Spirit, Dan Millman Summerhill
School: A New View of Childhood, A.S. Niell and Albert Lamb The Homework Myth, Alfie Kohn The Teenage Liberation Handbook, Grace Llewellyn http://smallschools.cps.k12.il.us/research.html http://www.childrenandnature.org/research/ http://www.educationrevolution.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Day-McKellar Coat of Arms
The Day-McKellar Coat of Arms
The Colors:
Gold:
Generosity and elevation of the mind
Sanguine: Patience
Blue: Truth and loyalty
The Symbols:
Owl: Wisdom
Book (when open):
Manifestation
Acorn: Antiquity and Strength
Sun: Glory and splendor, fountain of life
Ivy leaves: Strong and lasting friendship
Knight’s
Armor: The soul guiding the body through life
The Words:
Day-McKellar:
The school is named after its founder, Cara Day-McKellar
Preparatory: In preparation
School: Originally, the word meant leisure,
learned discussion and study
Namaste: The spirit I see in you is also in me Seva: Selfless service offered with no expectation of return Studeo: The fervent, passionate experience of life,
including love, study and lifework
Why we chose
the banner words:
Often times other languages have a single word which pack tremendous meaning, more
than words in the English language. The words below uniquely and wholly represent three of the fundamental values of our family
and of Day-McKellar Preparatory School.
Namaste is an ancient word that equalizes all people, recognizing
we all have come from the same source of love and each have that spirit in us equally. It serves to connect all people, thereby
decreasing disconnection and competition among people, helping people live at the level of spirit, rather than ego. Some
cultures use it as a greeting, the same way we say "hello."
Seva is a word that means "selfless
service." It is about serving others without any expectation of return, a true anonymous and selfless giving of
one's time, talent and treasure. Seva is a way of interacting with the world and living within one's marriage, family, and
community. It can bring great purpose and meaning to life.
Studeo is a Latin word that refers to living a
passionate life, rather than a life that just happens to you. It is about cultivating presence and manifesting your very best
life by discovering your own personal legend, which is your true purpose.
We hope you have enjoyed learning about our family coat of arms. Creating your
own, either professionally or just as a family, is a wonderful experience you might want to have.
Marc, Cara, Annelise,
Mackenzie, Thomas and Addison
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