Dear Parent:

Several years ago I spied in a flower shop the most beautiful sight – a cultivated thistle.  Seeing its fascinating beauty immediately took me back to my childhood and I was inspired as I once again wondered about its structure and beauty.

 

Like the wild thistle, children are strong and resilient.  They are born, grow and become adults – however, also like the wild thistle, not all of them grow to their fullest potential.  However, if a child is given, like the cultivated thistle the best environment for its growth, it will not only grow, it will thrive.  And for a child this environment must be full of emotional and intellectual support and stimulation. 

 

At ThistleWaithe, we believe in creating an environment that will nurture the child into its full potential – an environment that encourages the child to develop a depth of character that values the beauty of the mind and of nature and a respect and natural inclination of stewardship over all living things.  We work with the child’s natural love of learning and guide the child to growing into a whole individual, confident in his/her abilities and prepared for a full and interesting life that will be rich in experience and opportunity. 

 

Within this special environment, the child will gain a richness of developing the body, mind and spirit, which will support him/her in becoming an adult who is capable of leading our world into a peaceful and harmonious tomorrow.  The leaders of tomorrow will need to be more than intellectual and powerful; they will need to be compassionate, creative and communicative human beings who have a passion and respect for life in all its forms.

 

ThistleWaithe is a place where all the thistles can grow to crown the sleeping place of kings and where all children can grow to become the magnificent individuals they were born to be.

 

We welcome you and your families and invite you to become part of the greatest moments in your children’s lives – the early days, when the seeds of greatness are planted and cultivated.

 

With kindest regards,

Maria Fitzgerald