Timbertop philosophy
The ethos behind Timbertop is a simple one which has its origins in the thinking of Kurt Hahn, founder of Salem School in Germany, Gordonstoun in Scotland, the Outward Bound movement and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Hahn believed that the skills and confidence to deal with unfamiliar territory could be developed; that exposure to challenges, in a secure environment, awakens in young people a belief in themselves which will stay with them through the hurdles ahead.
Kurt Hahn’s philosophy looked beyond an academic education, and sought to develop the qualities of compassion, honesty, initiative, a thirst for adventure and a sense of service to others. Today, in this age of technological and sociological change, we too uphold these principles as fundamental to shaping courageous and compassionate young people; well prepared for their senior school years and, most importantly, the opportunities and challenges that lie beyond.