The Monte day

08.30 - 08.40

Children arrive

08.30 - 11.00/11.30

Montessori Work Cycle begins. This is an uninterrupted period of time when children choose their own work and work at their own pace. This includes group time, a snack and outdoor play

11.00 - 11.30

The younger children ("Half Montes") have outdoor playtime.

11.30 - 11.45

The Half Montes' goodbye group time. Half Monte are collected. The older children (Top Montes) get ready for lunch - setting the tables, toilet and hand-washing.

12.00 - 12.45

Lunch

12.45 - 13.20

Outdoor playtime

13.20 - 13.30

Goodbye group. Top Montes are collected.

For Top Montes who stay for afternoon activities:

13.20 - 13.45

Outdoor playtime

13.45 - 14.00

Afternoon group time

14.00 - 14.45

Afternoon activities such as Cooking, Art, Swimming, Gardening, Movement, Drama, Science

14.45 -15.00

Snack

15.00 - 15.15

Goodbye group. Children are collected.

Monte Club

The Monte Club runs from 08.00 - 08.30 and also from 11.45 (Half Montes only) or 13.30 - 18.00. See Fees page >> for details of session times and charges