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Our First Term Learning Theme has been all about Belonging – Me, My Family, My World
Our First Term Learning Theme has been all about Belonging – Me, My Family, My World. In our little Penguin Group, the children have been exploring their amazing bodies and the five senses. Through hands-on activities, they matched different body parts to the senses we use every day – seeing with our eyes, hearing with…
Read MoreIn the Montessori Classroom
In a Montessori Classroom In a Montessori classroom, children are encouraged to express themselves freely through art, movement, and hands-on discovery. Activities like painting, drawing, and crafting are far more than just enjoyable pastimes—they play a vital role in a child’s development. Through these creative experiences, children build concentration, refine coordination, and grow in confidence…
Read MoreValentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Great excitement as the children came to school dressed in their Valentine’s best. Thank you to all our special Mums & Dads & friends who so generously donated chocolates and flowers for the residents of Mothwa Haven.
Read MorePeaceful Beginnings at Montessori Life
Peaceful Beginnings at Montessori Life The start of a new academic year is always filled with fresh energy, tender emotions, and quiet moments of growth. At Montessori Life, we believe deeply in nurturing the whole child — mind, heart, and soul — and those first moments of the day play a powerful role in setting…
Read MoreFarewell to Maureen (Gogo)
Farewell to Maureen (Gogo) After 20 wonderful years of service, we celebrate Gogo Maureen as she steps into retirement (and opens a little store). We are incredibly fortunate that all of our staff team have served our school for many years, with most dedicating decades to our community. This continuity means our children are guided…
Read MoreCarols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight Sharing the warmth of the season at our recent Christmas Carol evening, always such a precious time.
Read MoreGrade R Graduation 2025
Grade R Graduation 2025 Today we proudly celebrate our graduates – reflecting on their growth and sending them into their next school chapter with love and confidence.
Read MoreCake Sales
Cake Sales Thank you to our parents for so generously providing for and supporting our class Cake Sales. We are so proud to say that the sales pretty much brought in most of the funds that made our special Barbet 20th Birthday mural possible. It’s been so special to mark our 20th birthday with such…
Read MoreChildren Model Behaviour
Children Model Behaviour Do you know that children model their behaviour on the many influences that they are exposed to. Consider deeply who and what influences your child in the early years, is it a show on a screen or a sensitive Montessori-trained adult instead? In Montessori the adult must bring calm, respect and intention…
Read MoreVisit to the UKZN STEC Centre
Our visit to the UKZN STEC Centre Introducing children to science and technology is brilliant, it’s magic in reality. Our visit to the UKZN STEC Centre today was thoroughly enjoyed by our Dolphin & Seahorse groups.
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