Green School - Bali, Indonesia

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"I applaud the aspiration of the Green School to create an educational experience that is built upon respect for Balinese culture as well as sustainability of nature. The world needs your inspiration and ingenuity."
--Peter A. Seligmann, Conservation International, USA, June 2008

"Visiting Green School is an overwhelming experience. I'm trying to frame my daily work in Vietnam within the concept of education for sustainable development and walking around The Kul-Kul Campus made me realize your approach is 100%. Everything has been perfectly thought through, taking a lead in how everything is designed, etc. In other words, it is the perfect environment for children."
--Bart Cornille, Belgium/Vietnam, June 2008

"I'm very happy to be at Green School. I find the idea of the school very relevant to friendly school that the vice-minister of Vietnam MOE wish to have in Vietnam. I wish to have contact and cooperation between Institute of Education and Management of Ho Chi Minh City and Green School. I hope to welcome you to Vietnam and our Institute. Good luck!"
--Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Te, Vietnam, June 2008

"A little bit 'crazy' but beautiful and unique. The idea is unique, structure is unique, classroom is unique. And all of that comes from the general idea: 'Our children are the most important. Our environment has to be saved.' Thank you for your 'uniqueness'."
--Nguyen Thanh Trung, Vietnam, June 2008

"I feel a longing for what could have been had I been born now and been exposed to the love and stimulation, the opportunity of being a student here."
--Beverly Joubert, USA, May 2008

"For me, I feel that same magic while walking around the buildings, education is ‘a place’ as well as a flow of knowledge. And I can half visualize children dreaming more vividly, more creatively, running and playing, and challenging their masters in this place, void of traffic noise and surrounded by green buildings. And at last I get a sense of hope that perhaps we are not doomed. The wildlife and natural world that Beverly and I fight so hard for, the environment of peace that we long for and know we are all destroying may just be fine, if it is in the hands of graduates of this school. If any great leader of the future will have the vision to drive the environmental changes we need, I would not be surprised to learn that he or she was a product of the Green School."
--Dereck Joubert, USA, May 2008

"Upon a recent holiday to Bali, and subsequently a short trip because of a friend's introduction to Green School just outside Ubud, I was surprisingly stunned and inspired at the ground breaking work taking place. Green School and its staff is arduously concentrating to create the ultimate and most holistic approach to a well-rounded education in just the design and construction of the campus alone. The entire campus is virtually being produced and made out of all things natural, i.e. bamboo, mud, rock, etc. The setting serves as the perfect model of what the modern 21st-century classroom should be; the natural and world environment surrounding us. What was most impressive too, beyond the scope of the campus' worldly innovative architecture, is the individual educational focus that Green School intends to provide each of its students.

With the natural environment serving at the perfect catalyst. Students and parents are going to seemingly find themselves taking part in a ground breaking educational experience that is ultimately going to connect the teachings and philosophies of the old world with the present while casting a bright light onto the future. It is eye-opening to see what is going on physically and in principle at Green School. I can only imagine what the coming months and years will be like like, especially just having gathered this feeling strictly through observation and conversation on a recent visit. Green School is really an awesome place to be and experience and I am confident that it will surely continue to do just that in the years to come."
--David DeLuca, USA, May 2008

"On my recent trip to Bali, I was fortunate enough to have had a great time taking in the culture and arts of the small island. One of the highlights of my vacation included visiting Green School. I had heard about the school through family friends and was eagerly awaiting a chance to tour the site. Needless to say, my experience at Green School was incredible. As a graduate student in education, the school was a representation of what a truly unique 21st century education needs to be. By creating a sustainable model that cares for and protects the environment, Green School is setting an example of a learning atmosphere that practices what they preach at a time when global warming is a threat to our earth and it's species.

Another aspect I found interesting at the school was the open-ended, creative curriculum. By giving students the opportunity to explore their natural surroundings and allowing them to learn skills applicable to today's society, the students will no doubt serve as global leaders in an interdependent world. The fact that the school uses Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, is key to allowing children to develop at their own pace, in their own unique way. Additionally, the resources and technology provided for the students will also give them the tools and skills to function in a diverse world. Green School is a ground breaking, innovative school where teachers and students will no doubt create learning that is truly meaningful, all within the confines of a beautiful, natural setting."
--Sarah Bess, USA, May 2008

"What an amazing, refreshing, innovative concept of education; the natural setting is stunning, and the bamboo open-air architecture is futuristic, solid, and stunning."
--Bill Kizorek, USA, May 2008

“Brilliant, bold , visionary—does not begin to describe what is happening at Green School—a paradise setting, inspired architecture, and a revolutionary approach to education.”
--Thom Henley, USA/Canada, May 2008

"A sincere thank you for an absolutely inspiring day at our tour of the Green School. On behalf of the members that participated on our field trip, we all thank you. All of us were in awe of the progress with this exceptional endeavor and we wish you the best with the Green School. We hope in the future to be supportive of your scholarship program too."
–Rotary Club Seminyak, Bali, April 2008

"Two thumbs up for Green School as I see this is very important contribution to build sustainable 'brand' of Bali."
–Ayip, Bali, April 2008 www.ayipbali.com/2008/04/06/green-school-menjangkau-mimpi-mencetak-orang...

"Wow! This place is amazing. Architecturally stunning and beautifully situated, the Green School is a model for all things possible in education. Global faculty, balanced curriculum, community involvement, family-based housing and a vision for developing the next generation of great thinkers and leaders."
–www.bambooleague.com, April 2008

"I just wanted to write to you and say, 'What a great website.' What you are doing is inspiring and wonderful...I had a look at the website today. What you are doing looks great."
–Nicolle McLeod, Australia, April 2008

"Just came across your website & just had to send my Congratulations. Bravo on your visions! Isn't it wonderful what our kids can lead us to do!"
–Linn Foo, Singapore, April 2008

"Well, this is my second visit to Green School. I was at Green School when it was really green, when it was just coming out of the ground. I’m back now and it’s about half done and I’m really excited to see it when it’s completed. I think it’s a fantastic concept. It’s been designed with a real vision in mind on how to educate young people about the world they’re growing up in and how to make it a more sustainable place. And so I’m really looking forward to visiting again once it’s up and running."
–Thomas L. Friedman, USA, 28 March 2008

"Thank you so much for taking the time to show me around your campus this morning. I was sincerely impressed by the buildings in progress and the ideas they represent. Good luck this spring and summer as the work moves forward."
–George Christos, Northern Marianas Islands, March 2008

"Fantastic…That was my first impression of Green School. The buildings are inspiring; its architecture design innovative and artistic. Bamboo, traditionally regarded as a cheap building material, once treated and preserved properly, has an awe-inspiring potential comparable to other commercially-used building materials. It is my great hope that Green School will contribute towards the development of affordable public housing in Indonesia by using beautiful and strong bamboo as alternative building materials. Once again, congratulations and keep the creative juices flowing."
–Mohammad Yusuf Asy'ari, Minister of Public Housing Republic of Indonesia, Bali, February 2008

"Your school is indeed an inspiration for us all. Congratulations on the great initiative."
–Kenneth Martin Kao, USA, February 2008

“Wonderful School”
–Debbie Baxter, UK, February 2008

“Our visit was inspirational on many levels - not only did we have many of our questions answered but we were also offered many fascinating ideas through permaculture, etc., which we did not expect. Each person we met gave freely of their time and knowledge and for this we are very grateful.”
–Simon St. John, Australia, February 2008

“Thank you for your time yesterday. We came away very positively impressed with the Green School.”
–Ginger & Ernest, USA, February 2008

"Things are looking dire for Bali and the rest of Indonesia but there is still some hope if we can think of innovative ways of creating power and constructing eco-friendly villas and homes. ‘Kul Kul' an alternative school that is scheduled to open in 2008, follows the principles of creating a community, which is in harmony with the environment. The school is being built with bamboo, earth walls and grass roofs with plans for utilizing a clean energy system called ‘Vortex'. This system works by generating energy through the flow of water, which is then directed to a turbine that spins and creates the electricity."
–Michele Cempaka, Bali, January 2008
www.hellobalimagazine.com/pages/edition/january-2008/features/environmen...

“Thank you very much for meeting us at the school the other day. The bamboo classrooms at the Kul-Kul campus were surely impressive.”
–Valerie Lew, Malaysia, December 2007

“Thank you so much for taking the time to show us around the grounds today. I was blown away by the plans for the school and am pretty sure that I would like to secure a place for my son next year. Wishing you all the best in the coming year with this phenomenal project.”
–Lorraine Allen, UK, November 2007

“Thank you for the beautiful photos. We are very excited about being involved in the school and please let us have all information as it is to hand so we can enroll Harry and James at the appropriate time.”
–Simon Jenour, November 2007

“I greatly admire what you're doing, the school sounds wonderful, designing with native materials is excellent, choosing appropriate transportation is awesome, helping the children there live with their environment, within natural constraints, is the way to a sustainable future.”
–Ralph Fertig, USA, November 2007

“Fantastic.”
–Walker Zabriskie and Wendy Kassel, December 2007

“Extraordinary school”
–Abhi Kumbhat & Valentina, India & Italy, December 2007

“I love to be a student again, it’s amazing school”
–Chicco and Lahra Tatriele, Italy, October 2007

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