| Activities for 2010 - 2011 |
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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 children to interact with one another as they explore dance, hand drumming, guitar, keyboard, language, chess plus, soccer and Tae Kwon Do. In order to start any activity we need approximately ten students. DANCE – Ages 3 – 11 (see instructor for space and payment) Motiance Dance School Foundation will be offering classes at our school. Information will be distributed at a later date. HAND DRUMMING – Ages 6 – 11 (Tuesday) (Please make cheque to St. Maarten Montessori School) 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 rhythm, melody, timing and tempo. KEYBOARD (Ms. Linda) – Ages 6 – 11 (see instructor for space and payment) 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. DUTCH (Ms. Wigman) – Ages 4.5 – 11 (see instructor for space and payment) Dutch Native Speakers (Wednesday) Dutch as a Second Language (Thursday) Classes in Dutch will aid the child further in understanding the language. The After School Dutch classes are taught in a fun and positive manner through interactive games and activities. Ms. Wigman is excited to work with your child this year. For more information please visit www.carib-international.org and click on Ms. Wigman’s webpage or contact her at 523 – 8040. CHESS PLUS (Mr. Fry) – Ages 6 – 11 (Tuesday) (see instructor for space and payment) Chess teaches the child responsibility, improves discipline and sharpens thinking skills. It also builds confidence and develops positive friendships. This year we will be adding other board games to our program. SOCCER – Ages 4.5 – 11 (Thursday) (Please make cheque to St. Maarten Montessori School) 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 our swimming program. Please contact Mr. Sprott at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex 524-7435 or Mr. Romain Layour at 581–2625 or 690 772900 or email romainlayour@gamil.com. Romain will be offering classes at the following locations Belair Health Center, Caribbean International Academy and Le Grand, Galisbay, French St. Martin. TAE KWON DO (Mr. Hyman) – Ages 6 – 11 Wednesday & Friday (see instructor for space and payment) 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. GUITAR (Ms. Hanneke) – Ages 6 – 11 (see instructor for space and payment) (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) Come and enjoy the different techniques and styles and play the Acoustic Guitar with Ms. Hanneke as she walks you through the learning process in a fun way. For more information, please contact Ms. Hanneke at 522-6786 anytime after 1:30 p.m. |
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