Our school classrooms are bustling little communities of learners, not only sharing a common space but also developing a special bond. It warms my heart observing how naturally the children take responsibility for each other and are genuinely concerned about others’ welfare. “May I help?” is a regular question we hear each day.
Community is as vital to human needs as love; I dare say it is a social demonstration of love requiring humility, honesty, trust, and accountability. Our recent school-wide community effort was more than a group of people working together. To me it represented a profound level of concern for others and unconditional love. I am deeply proud of our school community and so grateful to be a part of it.
There can be no vulnerability without risk; there can be no community without vulnerability; there can be no peace, and ultimately no life, without community.
— M. Scott Peck
