Abolition Day

Abolition Day

by | Dec 1, 2015 | Sharing

When José Figueres Ferrer became President of Costa Rica in 1949 after the civil war, he didn’t cling to power. Instead, one of his first acts was to abolish the army and establish Costa Rica as a bastion of Peace in the region. As Abolition of the Army Day is...
Moving to Costa Rica

Moving to Costa Rica

by | Nov 9, 2015 | Sharing

Ever dream of moving to Costa Rica? Our new co-director Rick Juliusson (in the grey “Raven Lunatic” shirt, hiking with other newly-arrived school parents on the nearby mountain trails) shares his initial welcome in July: As a newcomer to the Monteverde...
Live Music at Monteverde Friends School

Live Music at Monteverde Friends School

by | Oct 4, 2015 | Sharing

Live Music is alive and well in Costa Rica, thanks to the monthly Coffee House talent nights at Monteverde Friends School. Clowns, Michael Jackson, piano, ukelele, storytelling (riding a shark down the river), bluegrass, Cat Stevens, Spanish love songs, jokes, violin,...
Choosing what to learn – Mini-courses

Choosing what to learn – Mini-courses

by | Sep 4, 2015 | Sharing

“I got my first choice!”, my 11-year-old shouts as he enters the house. “So did I!”, echoes his equally-enthused older brother. When so much of what our children learn in school is prescribed, it’s a pure Joy to the students to get to...

Solar panels were installed at MFS

by | Dec 22, 2014 | Sharing

Thanks to all the people that made possible the installation of solar panels in our school.  Now, we have an installed capacity of 3 Kilowatt with the potential of expanding it to 4 Kilowatt. Please, check here if you want to contribute to our efforts of greening our...