USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A Quaker school, also sometimes called a Friends school, is an institution that bases its educational approach on the values of The Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Our Quaker approach to education is rooted in our core values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equity, stewardship, and service. While these values are historical tenets of Quakerism, at Friends Academy, they are values that are very much present, active, and alive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Quakers embrace the principles of tolerance, equality and spirituality. They believe the Inner Light, or God, is in each of us. Quaker schools reflect these philosophies in the classroom, creating a learning environment that is flexible, challenging and understanding.

Detailed explanation-4: -The commitment to serve children of many backgrounds remains strong today, with over 80 Friends schools now thriving in the United States. All are communities that care deeply about what kind of persons their members are becoming. Quaker values call for the respect of all beliefs and honor each individual’s search.

Detailed explanation-5: -Founded in 1887, The Friends’ School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. The largest Quaker School in the World (and the only Quaker School in Australia), The Friends’ School offers education programs from Early Learning through to Year 12.