The St. Maarten Montessori After-School Activities
are designed for children between the ages of three
to eleven. Our after school activities program
emphasizes language, practical life, gross motor
activities and music.
Our after school activities program starts in
September and ends in May. In December activities
will run for two weeks. These programs are taught by
Montessori teachers or certified professionals.
Children are encouraged to explore
activities of interest for at least four months.
Participating in after school activities, will aid
the child to interact with one another as they
explore art, computer, dance, hand drumming, jewelry
making, keyboard, language, chess, soccer, swimming,
and Tae Kwon Do. In order to start any activity we
need approximately ten students.
ART – Ages 6 – 11 (Tuesday)
Together we will explore a world filled
with wonderful colours, shapes and materials. Every
week we will explore new adventures; the further we
go into the land of Art the more the Artist in you
will grow.
COMPUTER – Ages 6 – 11 (Wednesday)
Computer classes introduce children to the concepts
of typing, the proper use of the internet and
appropriate games and other programs.
DANCE – Ages 3 – 11 (see instructor
– Ms. Kelly)
Dance classes introduce the children to different
dance techniques from ballet, folk to modern dance.
Children will be divided into groups by age.
HAND DRUMMING – Ages 6 – 11
(Tuesday)
Hand Drumming is a fun way for the children to
explore their talent. Children are introduced to the
basic concepts of drumming as they develop the
rhythm, melody, timing and tempo.
JEWELRY MAKING – Ages 6 – 11
(Wednesday)
The jewelry making program compliments the
Montessori philosophy encouraging children to
express themselves through their own creation.
Jewelry making provides the children with a natural
way to communicate thoughts, feeling and ideas as
well as to develop an understanding and appreciation
of the art process.
KEYBOARD – Ages 6 – 11 (see
instructor – Ms. Linda)
Keyboard is an exciting program that teaches the
students complete keyboard knowledge as the child
learns rhythm patterns, intervals, chords, scales
and essential signs and terms.
LANGUAGE – Dutch – Ages 4.5 – 11
(Wednesday)
French – Ages 6 – 9 (Tuesday) Adults (Wednesday)
We encourage students to participate in the
languages. These classes will aid the child further
in understanding the languages. The after school
language classes are taught in a fun and positive
manner through interactive games and activities. For
French, please see instructor for flexible times.
CHESS – Ages 6 – 11 (Tuesday)
Chess teaches the child responsibility, improves
discipline and sharpens thinking skills. It also
builds confidence and develops positive friendships.
SOCCER – Ages 4.5 – 11 (Thursday)
Back by popular demand, our students look forward to
the yearly interscholastic competition. The children
enjoy this activity as they learn the skills of the
game and team building.
SWIMMING
It is difficult for our school to continue Beginner
and Diploma Swimming due to lack of space at the
community pools. Please contact Mr. Sprott at Raoul
Illidge Sports Complex (542-2039) or Ms. Celine at
Carib Swim Pool (544-3197).
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING Ages 6 -11
(Wed)
Competitive Swimming is for students who can swim
strongly in a large open pool. These students may
also represent the school in the annual swim meet.
TAE KWON DO – Ages 6 – 11
(Wednesday & Friday)
Tae Kwon Do is a modern martial art from Korea that
is characterized by its fast, high and spinning
kicks. Children enjoy this activity as they develop
concentration and self discipline.
STEELPAN – Ages 7 – 11 (Friday)
This year we are proud to introduce the steel-pan to
our program. With the hope of spreading the joy of
the sounds of the Caribbean, students can learn to
play the tenor, double tenor, double seconds, guitar
pan, quads, cellos and bass pan.
TENNIS – Ages 6 – 11 (see
instructor)
We are pleased to offer a high quality tennis
program right in our neighbourhood. Tennis develops
sportsmanship, social and motor skills with an
opportunity for enjoyment and challenges of the game
of tennis for children of all ages. Please contact
Mr. Renny van Grieken at 554-6660 for date, time and
fee.
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