The School of Purpose

About The School of Purpose

The School of Purpose is a student-led, project-focused school located on Brydges Street in the Pottersburg neighbourhood of London, Ontario. It serves children between the ages of 4 and 14, offering an alternative learning environment that emphasizes student empowerment, creativity, and nature-based exploration. The school describes its approach as one that allows children to follow their passions while developing emotional intelligence, personal responsibility, and leadership skills. The educational program is organized into age-based pods known as Sprouts (4-7 years), Seedlings (8-10 years), and Saplings (11 to 14+ years). Students engage in a curriculum that includes math and language through mini-lessons, creative play, and a badge achievement system. Unique features of the program include a business immersion program where students can work in the school store or develop their own businesses, as well as music education involving drum creation and daily drum circles. The school also incorporates a Zen Magic curriculum featuring meditation, journaling, and breathwork, alongside nature-based discovery and community projects like feast days and a pancake cook-off. The school operates five days a week and requires an annual signed education commitment. Prospective families can schedule a complimentary consulting appointment with the founder to discuss bringing the program to their specific community. The school also notes that it is currently developing a DIY High School program for the 2027-2028 school year, which will focus on student interests, business, and connections to skilled trades in the London area.