Activities for 2009 - 2010 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. Download the Application Form 2009 - 2010 here