The Wholeness of Responsibility
Our theme for the 2023/24 school year
Each year we choose a school theme as a way to frame our ongoing inquiry into the intent of the school as articulated by our founder, J Krishnamurti. The following is a short video based on this year’s theme, The Wholeness of Responsibility, produced in the fall for our Annual Fundraising Tea.
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The Whole Movement of Life Is Learning
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The Purpose of Outdoor Education
Blog, Parent UpdateFrom the Head of School
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KFA May Gathering Student Perspective
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All of the Krishnamurti schools are located on large campuses of great natural beauty, with austere but comfortable classrooms. This is partly because the schools share an emphasis on relationship with and care for the…
2018 Senior Graduating Speeches
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High School Spring Showcase 2018
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