Fulneck School: A Heritage of Hearts and Minds
💔 A Farewell to Fulneck School: A Heritage of Hearts and Minds It is with great sadness that we mark the closure of Fulneck School , a place that has stood for centuries as a living embodiment of educational hope and global vision. The roots of Fulneck School reach back to the ideas of John Amos Comenius , the 17th-century Moravian bishop and philosopher known as the "Father of Modern Education." Comenius believed that education should be universal, gentle, and lifelong — values that still guide classrooms today. The school was founded here in 1753 , initially for boys, as part of the Fulneck Moravian Settlement’s mission to create a self-sufficient community grounded in faith and learning. It expanded to include girls in 1755 , reflecting the radical Moravian belief in equal education for all , centuries ahead of its time. Those early boarders faced harsh conditions by today’s standards: unheated dormitories, strict schedules, and long days. Yet, for many, the altern...