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2026: Will This Be the Year We Stop Pretending?

2026: Will This Be the Year We Stop Pretending?

In 2026, WILDE School explores why it's time to stop pretending and start building an education system that truly prepares children for life.

Published:

January 1, 2026

What If School Was About Becoming, Not Just Performing?

What If School Was About Becoming, Not Just Performing?

What if school focused on who children become, not what they achieve? Discover WILDE School's transformative approach to outdoor education.

Published:

July 22, 2025

What If High School Was Actually Designed for the Future?

What If High School Was Actually Designed for the Future?

In a world being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence, climate change, and cultural disruption, it’s becoming harder to ignore a simple truth.

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May 5, 2025

Sustainable Happiness: Why Teaching Kids About Friendship Matters

Sustainable Happiness: Why Teaching Kids About Friendship Matters

In a world where digital interactions often eclipse real-life connections, instilling the value of friendship in children is more vital than ever.

Published:

October 7, 2024

2024: A Year Full of Adventure, Learning, and Incredible Experiences

2024: A Year Full of Adventure, Learning, and Incredible Experiences

Welcome back to another exciting year at Wilde School! 2024 promises to be a year full of adventure, learning, and incredible experiences.

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August 31, 2024

Why a Good Summer Camp Experience Matters for Your Child’s Development

Why a Good Summer Camp Experience Matters for Your Child’s Development

A meaningful summer camp builds confidence, resilience, and social skills. Discover why outdoor camp is essential for your child's development.

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June 4, 2024

We All Need to Work Together to End the Screen-Based Childhood Once and For All

We All Need to Work Together to End the Screen-Based Childhood Once and For All

Together, let's usher in an era where unstructured free play reigns supreme, nurturing resilient, well-rounded individuals without constant screens.

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April 18, 2024

The First Annual Escarpment WILDHOOD Festival

The First Annual Escarpment WILDHOOD Festival

We are excited to invite you to the first annual Escarpment WILDHOOD Festival on September 24th, 2022.

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March 29, 2024

How to Enhance one of the most Critical Stages of your Child’s Development

How to Enhance one of the most Critical Stages of your Child’s Development

Discover how hands-on, experiential learning in an outdoor environment leads to positive impacts on mental health, happiness, and well-being.

Published:

March 29, 2024

The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Wilde Schooler

The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Wilde Schooler

Discover how Blue Mountains Wild School is shaping future leaders with habits for resilience, creativity, and deep connections with the world.

Published:

March 29, 2024

2022: A WILD YEAR AHEAD!

2022: A WILD YEAR AHEAD!

We have hope for a brighter future. We hold a great deal of hope in our future generations. We feel that we are onto something profound.

Published:

March 8, 2024

Our Transition to Wild At Home

Our Transition to Wild At Home

Designed to engage students in independent and self-driven learning, our "Wild at Home" program reduces screen time and increases outdoor time.

Published:

March 8, 2024

"That's what education should be," I said. "The Art of Orientation. Educators should devise the most simple and most effective methods of turning minds around."
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Plato
Ancient Greek philosopher of the Classical period
Plato - That is what education should be