PSHE, an acronym for Personal, Social and Health Education, is an important part of our curriculum at Montessori School. An increasing body of research has illustrated how children who are emotionally healthy, achieve better at school. Therefore, at Montessori we have not only integrated PSHE...
Year 3 in Humanities are learning all about Ancient Egypt. In order to understand the complexities of mummification, the children experimented with wrapping lollipop sticks in bandages. It was an incredibly exciting lesson where all concluded that mummification is a tricky process! We can’t wait...
Time spent in the playground is an important part of the school day as it a safe place where children can engage in play. Play is an imperative activity for all children, permitting them to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical,...
We experienced a wonderfully haunting Halloween at school this year! Everybody came in dressed up in their costumes ready to participate in Halloween themed activities. Across the school and throughout the day the air was charged with magical excitement. Some year groups filmed and edited...
In class we implement STEM into our curriculum. STEM is where four specific disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics,) are used in an interdisciplinary and applied approach to solve problems. Students were given the problem of creating a strong and tall structure using limited resources. Structures...
In Physical Education classes we have been working our gross motor skills. We have been practising running around obstacles and jumping through columns. Safe to say that we have had the most incredible time! ...
In Montessori we have a Logic club which meets on a weekly basis to explore and carry out different activities rooted in logic development. One of the basic thinking skills that human beings must have is logic. The more powerful an individual’s ability to think...
Year 3 have been learning all about plant needs this term. This week they have carried out an experiment to see whether the tops of root vegetables can continue to grow if given water. The children are excited to see if they grow and to...
At playtime we have the most wonderful fun! Everywhere you look you can see children playing happily. Tennis is played in the garden, where children and teachers all play together and cheer each other on! Playtime is a fabulous time where relationships are strengthened and learning...
Art and creativity play an important role in our curriculum. Our infants have created masterpieces using a variety of everyday materials. Art instruction assists children with the development numerous areas such as motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness. Additionally the visual arts implicitly...