Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consciousness-Based Education?
What is Transcendental Meditation?
Why is it necessary for my child to practice TM?
Why do the parents need to practice TM also?
What is your policy on bullying?
What is your policy on uniform?
What is your policy on education?
What sports can my child do at your school?
Is there access to computers at your school?
Do you have after school care?
What subjects can my child take at your school?
What is your policy on homework?

What is Consciousness-Based Education?
Consciousness-Based Education™ is an internationally accredited curriculum that includes the direct development of individual consciousness in the education process. By 'consciousness' is meant the very inner life or self of the student. A secure and solid inner state is the first priority in any endeavour and especially in education. If the student is not ready to learn what can a teacher teach him or her? The direct development of consciousness is brought about by giving the student the opportunity to directly experience their own inner life systematically through the daily practice of Transcendental Meditation. More
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What is Transcendental Meditation?
Transcendental Meditation™ (TM) is a simple, easily learned and practiced mental technique resulting in deep rest. This deep rest is able to normalise the many stresses and strains that result from life today. It is undertaken twice daily for a few minutes morning and evening. It is an entirely natural technique and therefore is both easy to learn and practise. It requires no special aptitude or belief, nor is it affiliated with any particular religion.
Extensive research over the last thirty years validates this technique as effective in optimising physiological functioning, enlivening creativity, building inner strength and developing a more fruitful social aptitude.These benefits occur spontaneously and are not the result of intellectual conditioning. Improvements in the physiology due to a greater ability to rest naturally results in improved mental faculties.Visit our Research page.
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Why is it necessary for my child to practice TM?
This technique is the foundation of Consciousness-Based Education because the effects and experience gained over time from the daily practice of this simple technique provide great strength to the individual. Also, experience has shown that even from the start people begin to notice benefits in their daily activities. It's as if the foundation of the individual, their very individuality and consciousness, is enlivened and nourished by this daily practice.  
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Why do the parents need to practice TM also?
We know that children need encouragement and inspiration to do the right thing. If parents know what this practice of meditation is they are better able to create an environment where the habit of daily practice is supported. It is the twice-daily practice, every day, that creates the good results of TM not just meditating in Term time. 
We know it is sometimes difficult for our younger children to understand the wider consequences of their actions. We know that a child finds practicing TM enjoyable but the wider implications may not interest them when they are so busy with their fun-filled lives. We find as our students move into their teenage years they are delighted to learn more about the beneficial effects of this practice and how it can influence not only themselves but their society as a whole. See Maharishi Effect.
So what are the wider or long-term consequences of this mediation? Our students are expanding the conscious capacity of their minds and hearts through this technique of deep rest. This is indicated in the research and reflects the subjective experience gained. Their physiologies are supporting them more and more in the fulfillment of their desires. They are growing in integrity and moral strength. 
Just like growing up, this process happens gradually, naturally, without being remarked upon from day to day. As parents it is easier for us to value the importance of regular daily practice and how the benefits accrue over time. With this understanding we can better encourage our children.
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What is your policy on bullying?
Every school today strives to eliminate bullying from their playground. Some children suffer dreadfully, others avoid it completely. It is a fact of life that some people for whatever reason need to demonstrate their physical superiority in order to gain some power for themselves. Our method of addressing this issue occurs on several levels. We ensure that all children are well known to all staff in the school. This can happen in a small class-size school. Behaviour is well monitored and good behaviour is acknowledged and recognised. No child need be confused about what constitutes good behaviour. Both the child who may bully and the child who may be bullied are easily visible to staff. Issues are addressed immediately. No-one need feel intimidated by this process.
A crucial ingredient in a school free of bullying is the exemplary behaviour of all staff. Our staff gain extensive training in Consciousness-Based Education, part of which is a high expectation of their own behaviour.
It is fortunate that a naturally accruing benefit of TM is increased moral fortitude. If an indivdual begins to feel more secure from within they are less likely to bully others. So from the fundamental level of their own inner life a child begins to feel stronger and he or she naturally begins to prefer more life-supporting activities.
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What is your policy on uniform?
We have a school uniform. We ask that children are neat and tidy in their appearance and respect themselves and others at all times.
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What is your policy on education?
We use the standard State curriculum, with our Consciousness-Based Education curriculum. We understand that we all play a role in the education of our schildren. Parents are warmly encouraged to discuss their child's progress with their teacher through Parent/Teacher interviews held every Term or at another prearranged time.
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What sports can my child do at your school?
Each year we have engaged in a range of different sports activities. From Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Gymnastics and Tennis to Swimming, Canoeing and Orienteering.
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Is there access to computers at your school?
Yes, we have a computer lab.

Do you have after school care?
Maharishi School does not at present have After School Care.
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Apart from the standard subjects what others can my high school age child take at your school?
Languages - Sanskrit and Italian
Ayurveda Principles - profound knowledge on food, its proper preparation and how it influences different individual body-types, daily routine, self pulse diagnosis and more.
Science of Creative Intelligence™ (SCI) - 16 principles with which to view and understand the world.
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What is your policy on homework?
Homework is an integral part of our school and the amount is related to the age and level of each student. Children are gently encouraged to complete tasks in their own time allowing them to mature in their ability to work alone.
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