Alumni

What they think about Maharishi Free School

Current pupils and parents, past students and others share their thoughts about their favourite school.

Parents from Mawdesley recently wrote to us with this wonderful endorsement:

“Our eight year old started in the Maharishi School this September and we have been delighted to see how well our son has settled in. We were concerned as to how he would adjust to moving school and leaving his old friends and familiar school surroundings behind. We needn’t have worried, everyone at the school, the children and the staff, have all been so welcoming that he has taken to his new school with both enthusiasm and ease, in fact – he loves it.”

Sarah 2005

I grew up in a big family of meditators and enjoyed a very comfortable and happy childhood at the Maharishi School from the age of 4 to 16.

I left school 7 years ago and have since then gained a BA honours degree in Performance Costume at Edinburgh College of Art.

Since graduating a year ago, I’ve enjoyed working as a Costume Trainee on a feature film and now I am very lucky to work for a lovely pattern cutting company in London. I’m hoping to work on the HBO television series ‘Game of Thrones!’

Ben 1999

‘Following the completion of a Bsc (Hons) in Genetics (1st class) at the University of Manchester, I am now reading for a PhD in Biochemistry, conducting research into the biosynthesis of complex proteins with Professor High.

I attended the Maharishi School for my entire school life and found the experience to be absolutely life-defining.

It is a school unlike any other and provided me with the broad and open-minded education that enabled me to embark on a successful scientific career.

More that this however, my time at the Maharishi School helped to frame my appreciation of life and showed me where to look for happiness – I wouldn’t change a day of it.’

Matthew 2000

‘I am a professional Jazz trumpet player/ composer and arranger. I have toured the world playing jazz music in places such as: Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Australia, America, Russia, France and Italy.

I found the time I spent at the Maharishi School gave me confidence and belief in myself. The teachers were amazing and gave me so much support: within a year of arriving at the school my grades went from E’s to A*s, B’s and C’s. It was one of the best periods in my life so far!’

James 1999

‘After graduating from the Maharishi School, I went on to study Computing at Imperial College London, before joining UBS Investment Bank.

At UBS I have had the opportunity to work on a broad range of transactions, spanning corporate acquisitions, IPOs and financing transactions, ranging in size from £100 million to over £3 billion. I also founded the UBS Film Society, a club which now has over 100 members.

Investment banking is a very exciting industry, but it can also be quite intense and at times, taxing. I find that having gone to the Maharishi School and practised TM and the TM Sidhi programme I have been given a foundation that allows me to function more effectively in the high-pressure situations that I often find myself in. It also gives me perspective, and nourishes all those other aspects of my life that remain so important to me.’

Victoria 2001

‘I attended the Maharishi School all my school life and since leaving have gone on to study Medicine at Nottingham University, where I’m now in my final year.

My course has provided lots of amazing and varied experiences such as delivering babies and working in A&E, and I’m currently looking forward to working in a hospital for 3 months in South Africa next year.

I have very happy memories of my school years, where the teachers were lots of fun and learning was always in a supportive and relaxed environment. I feel privileged to have had such a unique education which nurtured my self-confidence and has formed the basis of my future career.’

Emmanuel 2000

‘I have recently gained a 1st in Automotive Engineering (Masters with Distinction) at Loughborough University and enjoyed work experience in Loughborough Formula Student, DS Motorsports.

I have employment starting this year at Denso Sales UK, (part of the Toyota Group and global supplier of car engine management systems, hybrid vehicle components and car body electronics).’

Arabella 2001

‘After completing a BSc Psychology degree at Leeds University, I’ve gone on to become a primary school English teacher in Thailand.

I definitely look back and remember all the things I enjoyed at the Maharishi School, ie certain games, activities and the special teachers that now inspire my lessons.

I really appreciate all the opportunities we had, the importance of small class sizes and the lessons we wouldn’t have been able to study under most school curricula. Most importantly, it was nice to really know everyone in and involved with the school and to have a sense of community.’

Virgil 2002

Virgil Scott is currently in his final year studying Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College, London. In between studying he had work experience at TVR and Lotus Engineering. Last year he was Vice President of the Imperial College Mountaineering Club. Whilst raising money for the club and arranging climbing trips for its members, he also organised a rock climbing expedition to a remote mountain range in the Andes. He and four other Imperial students spent a month in Bolivia, climbing numerous mountain routes that had never been climbed before.

‘The Maharishi School was an awesome experience,’ said Virgil. ‘The teachers seemed more like friends than teachers, but they were also exceptional at teaching.

Victoria 2005

‘At the moment I’m doing Art Foundation at Winstanley (6th form) College after just finishing my A-Levels, with some very busy and hard work, but worth it.

Maharishi school has definitely been beneficial to my life, as it’s where I discovered my passion for art, in all forms.
It’s also where I learnt how to make the best of everyone and every situation, I take that with me everywhere.’

Ben 2003

‘The thing I liked best about being at the Maharishi School was the intimacy and friendliness of the classes. It was an excellent environment to learn, and probably teach in.’

Ben gained 3 A-levels in Maths, Economics and Film Studies at Winstanley College and is currently working at Uretek Ltd as a technician.

Phoebe 1997

‘I feel privileged to have been a pupil at the Maharishi School. Being there helped me to conquer my shyness and become the confident person I am today. As a pupil at the Maharishi School, you benefit from the small classes where the teachers give you so much support and inspiration in your learning.

I am currently working for a company that runs art workshops in primary schools. One day I hope to become as good a teacher as those who taught me at the Maharishi School.’