THE SCHOOL OF TOTAL EDUCATION is a family-oriented independent school with 150 students attending classes from Preparatory to Year 12. Based in the Australian state of Queensland, the School campus is located 160 kilometres southwest of Brisbane in the rural city of Warwick (population approx 10,000). The School is deliberately of modest size, which fosters a friendly atmosphere, and has a ratio of twelve students per teacher.

The School offers an innovative educational program in a learning environment which enables parents, teachers and students to interact freely and to develop their personal character and attitudes in the context of a community seeking peace and understanding. We cater to families who believe that a system of education should encompass the values which are fundamental to emotional maturity and character development — hence the School motto: “In pursuit of Knowledge, Excellence and Service”.

Our School is founded on timeless educational principles and is a unique working example. It also demonstrates what is achievable when idealism is wedded with goodwill and thus provides a practical model of “future education”. This could be emulated wherever teachers and parents are willing to co-operate and develop themselves for the benefit of their children.

We welcome all enquiries, especially from prospective parents, thoughtful educators and teacher-training institutions.

Key Facts About the School — 2008

Founder	Vijayadev Yogendra
Philosophical Basis	“Total Education” as developed by Vijayadev Yogendra
Commenced	1977 Melbourne 1981 Warwick (Melbourne closed 1987)
Affiliation	Independent, non-systemic, non-denominational
School Motto	“In Pursuit of Knowledge, Excellence and Service”
Levels	Preparatory to Year 12
Student Population	150
Governing Council	Dr Paul Currie (Chair) Richard Waters (Principal) Shane Power (Solicitor/Parent) Patrick Hannon (Retired Company Director) Debbie Lane (Teacher) Pam Isaacs (Teacher)
Leadership	Principal: Richard Waters B.A., Dip.Ed, M.Ed. (Leadership) Deputy Principal: Judy Currie B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Primary Co-ordinator: Stephen Clark Dip.Arts, Grad.Dip. Ed. (Early Childhood)
Staffing	1:12 teacher / student ratio (26 full and part-time teachers in 2008)
Curriculum	Approved by: Queensland Department of Education Accredited with: Queensland Studies Authority Wide range of senior subjects offered
Facilities	General purpose learning areas, science laboratory, library, manual arts room, senior and junior art rooms, music room, film and television editing suite, music studio, computer laboratories, LOTE room, kitchen and dining rooms, auditorium for assemblies and performing arts, sports oval.
Fees	$2,800 (1st child) $2,500 (2nd child) $2,300 (3rd child) per annum. Subsequent children: no tuition fee.
Funding	Parent fees 25% Government grants 70% THEF support 5%
Contact & Enrolment Enquiries	2 Freestone Road, Warwick, Qld 4370 Tel: 07 4661 2666 Fax: 07 4661 4894 Web Site: www.sote.qld.edu.au Email: admin@sote.qld.edu.au

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