Activity Details
Lennox Head, Flat Rock and Tintenbar | Lake Ainsworth, Lennox head, Lennox head
From $60.00 to $145.00 per session
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Run by Wise Earth Bush School
Contact Details
Bush School | Care for Self, Others and Earth
9.30 AM - 3.30 PM Full Days (Drop off)
9.30 AM 0 12.30 PM Half Days (With Loved Ones)
Attending Adult Must Have A Valid Up-To-Date WWCC
Where curiosity becomes courage
and the wild becomes our classroom.
At Wise Earth Bush School, learning begins with the rhythm of the seasons.
Bare feet in the grass, hands in the soil, heart fully in the moment.
This is education rooted in wonder, not worksheets.
Bush School is the mentorship foundation of Wise Earth.
It is the first chapter in a lifelong story of belonging.
Through unhurried days of nature play, gentle guidance and storytelling, children grow the emotional grounding and independence that prepare them for our Skill School years ahead.
The Water Series: Lake • Ocean • Falls
A season of grounding, courage and connection through the living waters of Country. At Bush School, children explore three distinct waterways, each offering its own rhythm, its own creatures, and its own developmental gifts. Through movement, story, science, sensory learning, and hands-on skill-building, children strengthen their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, build confidence outdoors, and deepen their connection to self, others, and the Earth.
What Bush School Offers
Nature Exploration and Discovery
Guided wanderings that awaken curiosity, confidence and a sense of place.
Outdoor Play and Movement
Climbing, balancing, running free, building strength and body awareness through real terrain.
Environmental Awareness and Stewardship
Learning from the land through care, reciprocity and daily connection.
Storytelling and Creative Expression
Turning the magic of the day into shared narratives, imaginative play and language-rich learning.
Craft and Practical Skills
Simple tool use, natural art, sensory crafts and early handwork that grow coordination and capability.
Connection and Reflection Circles
Growing emotional literacy, gratitude, stillness and friendships that feel like family.
Why It Matters
Bush School nurtures the whole child; body, mind, heart and spirit.
Children build:
• Physical vitality and resilience
• Emotional intelligence and confidence
• Empathy and cooperation
• Creativity and problem-solving
• Respect for land, life and rhythm
• Independence through supported challenge
This is where the groundwork for lifelong learning and leadership is laid, not through performance, but through presence.
Our Guiding Philosophy
Every session returns to the Wise Earth pillars:
Care for Self
Growing courage, confidence, calm and emotional awareness.
Care for Others
Practicing kindness, listening, turn-taking and shared responsibility.
Care for Earth
Building gratitude, stewardship and a felt sense of belonging with the land.
These principles are not taught through instruction.
They are absorbed through experience, story, practice and the gentle modelling of our mentors.
Badges of Belonging
As children evolve within our environment they begin to embody our three Wise Earth badges:
Myself, My Friends and My Earth.
Now, we do not use badges as rewards.
Instead, they are quiet acknowledgements of moments already lived,
a brave choice, a kind gesture, a moment of respect for the land.
Mentors recognise these in circle, affirming who each child is becoming. A Miletone, A rite of passage!
This creates a culture of purpose, pride and community.
From Bush School to Skill School
Bush School is the bridge between early exploration and deeper mastery. As children develop confidence, initiative and curiosity, they transition naturally into our Skill School program, where craftsmanship, courage and leadership take root.
“We begin with mud between our toes and end with wisdom in our hands.”
What You’ll See (and Hear)
• Laughter echoing through the trees
• Hands carving, weaving, tending, building
• Circles gathered for stories of courage and care
• Mentors guiding with calm humour and steady presence
• Children returning home calmer, stronger and full of stories that matter
A Note for Parents
Our sessions run rain or shine.
The rhythm we hold is embodied, gentle and predictable so children feel steady in challenge and settled in their exploration. If weather conditions are unsafe, we will first choose a safer location and make a final call by 8:00 AM.
Rainy days often become the most memorable rites of passage.
Many parents share that their child returns home grounded, expanded and full of joy, there’s something magical about learning to dance with the elements.
Lennox Head, Flat Rock and Tintenbar | Lake Ainsworth, Lennox head, Lennox head