FAQ
Questions parents ask are:
1. How will my child cope leaving a Montessori environment
Answer: The children are more than prepared academically, socially and emotionally for their next phase of education for grade 1, provided there are no learning barriers. We follow an intensive one on one learning environment filled with tangible materials for the children to learn and explore from.
2. Which schools do the children go to from us?
Answer: Majority of our learners go to government schools. Kenridge Primary, Gene Louw Primary and Eversdal are the main government schools that the children enrol into and then there is also Curro Durbanville should parents decide on a private schooling choice.
3. How do you deal with discipline in a Montessori environment?
Answer: in a Montessori environment we believe in creating a peaceful environment and focus on guiding the child towards self discipline, self regulation responsibility and respect. We create rules within the environment that are consistently reinforced.
4. I heard that Montessori children do whatever they want?
Answer: That is a question I get asked all of the time. Yes they do get to do what they want, but within limit and with boundaries. Children are guided to understand that they may only have one piece of work at a time and that their created space needs to be respected and the materials used respected. The children are guided by the lead directress through the various areas of the environment to assist with helping create awareness of the world around them and learning to do things by themselves for themselves.
5. Do we follow the Education Department school calendar?
Answer: Yes we follow the department schools term dates, but do create our own calendar with events and functions for the year.