Born Wise

A School of the Heart

WELCOME TO BORN WISE

A SPACE FOR CHILDREN
A SCHOOL OF THE HEART

Born Wise offers a safe, nurturing space where children are truly seen, heard, and free to be themselves.
We prioritize PLAY, NATURE, and COMMUNITY, creating a learning environment that fosters joy, curiosity, and emotional well-being—while ensuring your child feels secure, supported, and valued every step of the way.
A reimagined education—where your child’s safety, happiness, and growth come first.
 OUR PHILOSOPHY
 
  • We believe that children need  time & space to BE children.
  • We believe slowing down offers a powerful antidote to the busy-ness of the modern world. 
  • We believe overstimulated children benefit from time and space to slow down, play and build a strong inner-world.
  • We believe children need time and space for authentic, child-led play.
  • We believe play and being outdoors is soothing for the nervous system.  

 

WHAT HAPPENS IN A BORN WISE DAY?

Our approach is simple. We tell stories. We read books. We create. We explore the natural world. We provide time and space for play. We honour social & emotional learning. We prioritise relationships. We trust childhood.

Inspired by nature, play, imagination and creativity, Born Wise empowers
children and adults to slow down – and revolutionise childhood from their own backyards.

It’s not rocket science.

It’s WAY more important than rocket science!

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Social & Emotional Wellbeing as the foundation for learning

Humans are born with an innate capacity for learning.  The Born Wise philosophy views the child as infinitely wise and places emphasis on nourishing a life-long love of learning. We facilitate play & nature based programs and focus on social & emotional well-being – to create a strong foundation for all other learning areas. Combining 20 years of educational experience and research, we have created programs and teachings for all ages.

Your whole family will experience a sense of empowerment and wellbeing, revealing each individual’s unique potential and contribution.

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What the kids are saying...

I’m going to keep my journal to show my kids one day and then I’ll take them to the same school I’m at.
— Mia, age 4
Born Wise makes me smile and puts a unicorn in my heart.
— Alana, age 4
Dear Gill, Thanks for being the kindest, understandingest best person ever. Thank for for everything you do. My mum thinks you are the best person ever. She really loves you.
-Indah, age 7
Born Wise is better than ROBLOX
- Sam, age 9
Born Wise is fun because I can make new friends. When I am at Born Wise I feel energetic and comfortable. The teachers are like teachers but they are also like people who really care about people and they are there to help."
- Autumn, age 9
I come to Born Wise because I get to see my friends, and play sport. If it was just an art class all day, I wouldn't come. But I come because it's a place I get to decide what I do and do the things that I am interested in."
- Hunter, age 9
Playing is the best part of Born Wise. I come here just to play. Playing makes me feel happy.
Hamish, age 6
I like the garden and I like picking flowers. And with all the kindness and passion people have here, it feels amazing. I learn about Goddesses and meditation and I get to play heaps.
Flo, age 6
I've been coming to Born Wise since I was 2 years old. I can't remember not coming here. I like to play with my friends, have fun, learn new things and see people being happy and passionate.
Ruby, age 6
I love coming here because we get to play a lot. I started coming here when I was 5 years old. I come to Born Wise because I get to have fun with my friends and at the same time Ive learned a lot about drawing and about nature too.
Amelia, age 8
I come to Born WIse to play and make new friends. I used to go to school but at Born Wise I feel more free. At school I felt locked in all the time. You get told off for being yourself at school which feels upsetting. At Born Wise I can be myself"
Erin, age 10
I come here because there are so many options. There are calm spaces when you need it. And there are chaotic spaces when you need it too! It's basically just a fun place. At school they tell you to do one specific thing and to do it in a certain way. Here there are just more options for you to do what you want to do and there's not really a specific way of how you have to do it. Even other homeschool programs, you just don't feel so free and safe.
Lucy, age 9
I love Born Wise. I like playing with my friends. I love Gill. I love Nat. I love Bronnie. I love Linda. I learn yoga and meditation.
Frankie, age 5
I come to Born Wise because I have friends and I get to play. I feel good when I am here. It's ok to make mistakes here. If I make a mistake I don't get in trouble. But I learn stuff from my mistakes now.
Zeb, age 10
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“The truth is that play seems to be one of the most advanced methods nature has invented to allow a complex brain to create itself.”

— STUART BROWN

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“I felt empowered. I finally felt like a strong Mama, able to guide and teach my babes in the wild. We spent the morning exploring, immersed and learning in nature and I’ve never felt my heart sing more. My soul is on fire and I’m sure it’s because you’ve awakened the Mother Energy in me.’

LEAH, WISE MOTHER.

Acknowledgement

Born Wise Education operates on land belonging to the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation. We pay our respects to all First Nations people, their cultures and their continuing connection to land.

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CHILD-LED. PLAY-BASED. RESPECT. CONNECTION. THE VILLAGE