Students at Rowntree Montessori Schools are encouraged to participate in a variety of enrichment programmes and activities. All programmes vary by term and campus. Among the most popular activities are: Creative Crafts, Jewelry Making, Cooking, Book Club and Book Exchange, Chess, Photography Club, Creative Movement and Dance, Drama, Music, Martial Arts and Self-Defense, Yoga, Cross Country running, Hiking, and Team Sports. Community involvement and volunteerism are also encouraged.
Homework Club
The Homework Club offers an opportunity for students to work on their homework and seek additional help in English and Math. This club also provides members with help, enrichment, and even guidance with planning for events such as Speech Night.
Math Competitions
Students from our grades 4-8 classes compete in Math Competitions annually. RMS participates in the Canadian National Math League Competitions and the GAUSS competitions coordinated by the University of Windsor. Teachers prepare students for the competitions which are linked to the curriculum of their specific grade. These competitions test students’ knowledge as well as Math skills.
Model United Nations Club
Our Model United Nations Club (MUN) was initiated in April 2007. Under the careful guidance of teacher advisors students from grades 7-10 who are interested in world issues are invited to join the Club. Model United Nations (Model UN) programs exist all over the world.
Participants in Model U.N. programs learn how the United Nations works through an advanced form of role-playing. In most programs, students assume the roles of ambassadors from various countries that are member states of the United Nations and take part in a simulated General Assembly session; during the simulation, students try to formulate policies to resolve current international problems that the world faces. While doing so, they gain an understanding of international relations, negotiating, strategizing, and the art of diplomacy, as well as familiarity with the rules and procedures of the real U.N.
Taking part in a Model UN program provides students with an enriching experience on many levels. The program provides a forum for students to strengthen their public speaking skills, and, most importantly, offers them the chance to meet students from other provinces and even other countries when participating in National and International Conferences. RMS is very proud of the respect our students have received from the advisors and other participants of MUN.
Athletics
RMS promotes a healthy, active lifestyle by participation and enjoyment of physical activity. Students have an opportunity to compete in a number of intramural competitions and inter-school competitions against schools in athletic associations as well as local schools. These competitions provide our students an opportunity to demonstrate their school spirit and show sportsmanship in friendly competitions. Typical sports are Cross-country running, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer and Track & Field.
