Curriculum
Montessori beyond age 6
The highly developed AMI Montessori curriculum in this plane of child development is both academically challenging and rewarding. The AMI curriculum does not compartmentalise academic learning but is interdisciplinary in nature and allows the child to pursue their academic interests while ensuring at the same time that they receive a comprehensive and outstanding overall education in the full range of subjects required by the National Curriculum.
The aim of the Primary is to encourage each child to fulfil their potential by developing a lively and enquiring mind, a sense of self-esteem and a self-discipline which comes from working in a happy, orderly and stimulating environment.
Subjects
Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Botany, History and Geography. Integrated with these are activities such as Art, Drama, Music and Games/Physical Education. Swimming lessons will also be introduced during the Spring and Summer terms.
Outings
Outings are especially important and encouraged in the Primary as this can be another good way to support research being done in the classroom. Going to the library in small groups will be done on a regular basis. In addition, there will be at least one whole class excursion per term.
Entrance Exams
Preparation for entrance exams will be offered on an individual basis if/when
necessary.
Beyond Primary
Primary pupils will go on to both independent and maintained secondary schools.
The children continue to be pro active in all aspects of learning. They provide us with so much pleasure and laughter that I feel it is time to illustrate a very big picture…