An
essential element of the educational philosophy at Buxton
is Work Program. It is based on the belief that personal
growth and community well-being are rooted in meaningful
and creative work. Forestry and gardening, construction
projects, help in the office
and library, cooking, redecorating, and handyman tasks are
examples of jobs done by Buxton students.
Because the school is primarily heated
with wood, students coordinate a year-long plan
that
involves timbering, lumberjacking, splitting and storing
the wood, and stoking the stoves.
What
is done and who does it are always changing, but it is a
consistent, direct challenge to everyone that Work Program
can and must fill a major part of the needs of Buxton.
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