History of Lyceum
The Lyceum was a place of philosophical discussion and debate well before Aristotle founded his school there in 335 BC. Upon his return to Athens in 335 BC, Aristotle rented some buildings in the Lyceum and established a school there. Parts of the Lyceum were apparently wooded, and channels were dug from the rivers to keep the area green. For nearly the remainder of his life, it was here that Aristotle lectured, wrote most of his philosophical treatises and dialogues, and systematically collected books for the first library in European history. From the time of Aristotle until 86 BC there was a continuous succession of philosophers in charge of the school in the Lyceum.
The common name for the school, Peripatetic, was derived either from the ‘peripatos’ in the Lyceum grounds or from Aristotle’s habit of lecturing while walking.
Better The Education Better The World.
Vision of Lyceum
“Education takes place throughout life in many forms, none of which ought to be exclusive. We must start to think about education in a more all-encompassing fashion” —UNESCO.
This comprehensive ideology underpinning all areas of learning inspires a rigorous academic and enrichment programme for all Lyceum students.
Mission of Lyceum
Education is the means to build the character of an individual, enabling him to become an enlightened human being capable of raising the cultural and moral values of a society to a sublime plane where all are at peace with themselves and the world. Quality education makes possible progress, peace and ultimately happiness in the society.
The Core Team
The Lyceum has evolved from the collective conviction of the core team members about children, their learning experiences and what adults can provide for them. The respective core team members have been involved with complementary aspects of innovative school education for the last several years. The ocean of experience in teaching, unfathomable love for children, unending quest for knowledge, openness to new ideas and great belief in the dynamism of team work make them successful at all times.
