Philosophy

Pikake School’s PICNIC Values

Peace – Cultivate a peaceful mind to build a peaceful world

Inspiration – Celebrate inspiration

Creativity – Honor unique ideas and creativity

Nurturing hearts – Nurture hearts and mindfulness

Imagination –Spread the wings of imagination

Community – Open the doors to global community

Our Image of the child, families and teachers

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The child as a powerful being, communicator and collaborator

The families as partners in the learning process

The teacher as a guide, researcher and nurturer

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Aloha Influence

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Our school name “Pikake School” is inspired by the small, white Pikake jasmine flower from Hawaii.  Each Pikake flower is lovely and fragrant on its own, but when dozens of these flowers are brought together into a lei, the result is a beautiful joining of petals and a scent that embodies happiness.  A Pikake lei is a cherished Hawaiian lei: a beloved expression of unity and joy.

Our wish at Pikake School is that each child will grow into a kind and thoughtful individual, as well as someone who lives in harmony with the global community.

We have been inspired by Aloha style in both our philosophy and classroom design. Our environment is cozy and home-like to celebrate a nurturing environment where the children feel encouraged to learn and blossom as individuals and as supportive teammates to one another.  We embrace and value our community of students, parents, teachers and volunteers as Ohana, the Hawaiian concept of family whose members come together to support each other and work in unison to accomplish more as a group than one person can alone. 

We strive each day to demonstrate the Aloha spirit in all our interactions with the children, parents and the Pikake School community.