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2021/01/18 by R.M.S.

RMS Wins Top Choice Award – Again!

We are pleased to announce that RMS has been voted as the Top Private School in Brampton for the seventh consecutive year by the residents of Brampton and surrounding area consumers through Top Choice Magazine. During an open-ended nomination process that started in December 2020, residents of Brampton were asked to nominate their favourite private school for this prestigious mark of excellence award. RMS would like to extend a warm thank you to all families who supported us again this year. It is our privilege to teach such wonderful students and work with so many caring families.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2021/22 Academic Year. If you are looking for an award-winning, structured, well-balanced, academic programme for your child, please complete an Enquiry Form today. Spots are filling incredibly fast!

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2021/01/15 by R.M.S.

Registration Now Open for 2021/22!

A Kindergarten Montessori student learning some coding

Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 Academic Year at Rowntree Montessori Schools. Promoting critical thinking and self-management skills, our structured, award-winning programmes allow children to experience the joy of learning in an academic environment. Rowntree seeks to develop a lifelong love of learning and unlock the potential in everyone.

Your child’s education is one of the best investments you, as a parent, can make to help them succeed in the future. Make 2021/22 the academic year that your child reaches their full potential and fosters a love of learning. Rowntree Montessori Schools has been voted Brampton’s BEST private school for the past nine consecutive years. We provide a strong, structured academic programme, with a focus on 21st century learning and our award-winning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, as well as French, Music, Arts and Physical Education. Our motto is “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Achievers”, and we’ve been doing this since 1969.

Due to an overwhelming interest in our 2021/22 Academic Programmes, we are pleased to inform you that registration is now open. If you have been considering Rowntree Montessori Schools, please don’t hesitate to begin the application process. Many of our programmes are over 70% full and we anticipate that they will go to a waiting list.

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2021/01/14 by R.M.S.

Compass Learning in SK

A student displaying his compass rose — An RMS SK student proudly displays his compass rose

Last week, during a Social Studies class, our Senior Kindergarten students learned about the compass, directions and bearings. A compass is a drawing on a map that shows the cardinal directions.

A compass rose is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart or monument. It is is used to display cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west) and their intermediate points.

Learning how to use a compass is an important life skill for a child to learn. The reason is simple, compass learning can help a child navigate on a hike or even while they are on a car trip. Basic compass concepts can really help in a variety of situations in life. Moreover, navigation knowledge cannot be overlooked. It is the most basic of all outdoor skills and has applications which carry over to everyday life.

With GPS being readily available in wireless phones and in cars these days, our students have learned that it is still important to have knowledge and understanding of being able to tell directions. After all, without having this understanding, you could end up lost with no idea which way to turn! The best way to avoid this kind of struggle is by learning how to utilize a compass, tell the direction, and to learn how to navigate.

At RMS, our students not only receive an award-winning structured and challenging academic programme, they learn life skills that they can apply at any stage in their life.

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2021/01/08 by R.M.S.

Pour une bonne santé !

Getting students involved in tasks they find interesting leads them to increase their confidence and improves the learning process. Grade 2 students at Central Park Campus have been working on a special Cross-Curricular project where they have been learning about the importance of healthy eating habits called- Pour une bonne santé! Followed by some collaborative class research on learning how to eat whole, colourful and healthy foods, the students then worked on a Food Pyramid, using 2D and 3D designs. Using vocabulary that was previously taught in a French Language class, students were able to label keywords in French. Words included some components from the different food groups, including various fruit and vegetable names. This was an excellent opportunity to work on some Grade 2 Health Curriculum, along with Visual Arts and French. Students enjoyed this fun activity and had an opportunity to collaborate with classmates. Bravo les enfants!

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2021/01/08 by R.M.S.

Considering a Private School Education?

Come to our Elementary Programme Virtual Information Sessions!

Have you been considering a private school education for your child for a while now? Have you been thinking about moving your child out of the public school system? Why not come to one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions and learn how Rowntree Montessori Schools can help your child reach their full potential?

Rowntree Montessori Schools, Brampton’s Best Private School, cordially invites you to attend our upcoming Elementary Programme Virtual Information Sessions on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 and/or Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to speak with our Director of Education, Principals, and the admissions and teaching staff, and to learn more about our award-winning Elementary programmes (grades Pre-Kindergarten to 8). Come learn about our balanced programme that focuses on both traditional learning and new technologies, all delivered within a warm and nurturing environment.

Our Elementary Information Sessions will take place virtually and will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Please invite your friends and family to these informative sessions.

These sessions will take place at the following Campuses on the dates below:

Downtown Campus Elementary Programme Virtual Information Session

Date: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021

Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hosted by Mrs. Jennifer Baldassarre, Principal of the Downtown Campus.

Please use this link to login: meet.google.com/qcs-hpvm-sid

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Central Park and Mayfield Campus Elementary Programme Virtual Information Session

Date: Wednesday January 13th, 2021

Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hosted by Principals, Mrs. Laura Leeson, Principal, Central Park Campus, and Mrs. Tammy Rivard, Principal, Mayfield Campus.

*Central Park Campus offers grades Pre-Kindergarten to 3.

*Mayfield Campus offers grades Pre-Kindergarten to Prep-ONE (Senior Kindergarten)

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Academy Campus Elementary Programme Virtual Information Session

Date: Thursday, January 14th, 2021

Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hosted by Mr. Jonathan Harris, Director of Education and Principal, Academy Campus.

*Academy Campus offers grades Pre-Kindergarten to 8.

Please log into the session using this link: meet.google.com/gtm-opjv-pck

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We look forward to “seeing” you and your families soon!

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2020/12/16 by R.M.S.

Safety Never Takes a Holiday at RMS!

The safety and health of our students, teachers, and staff is our #1 priority. RMS is doing a number of things to protect the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. These practices include increased daily cleaning, and sanitation and full nightly disinfecting protocols and procedures. Face masks are required for all teachers and staff as well as for students in grades 1 and up and highly recommended to be worn by all students. In addition to this, all of our teachers and staff have been trained on the correct and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control, and all of our enhanced health and safety protocols. All high-touch surfaces in common areas, (doorknobs, stair rails, and any surfaces that children may come into contact with) are cleaned and disinfected constantly throughout the day. After every school day, a full deep cleaning and sanitization occurs every evening and an additional team completes a full disinfecting process of all campuses (classrooms, desks and chairs, washrooms, offices, and common areas) nightly. Hand sanitizing stations are available in all classrooms and throughout the entire school.

Social Distancing signs are located throughout all of our schools

Furthermore, teachers, staff, and students are trained about the importance of maintaining social distancing. Posters, signage, and social distancing markers are displayed throughout the school to help encourage and remind the students to practice safe habits. All high-touch surfaces in common areas are cleaned and disinfected throughout the day. A full, deep cleaning with school-wide disinfecting of all campuses (classrooms, desks and chairs, washrooms, offices, and common areas) is completed in the evening after every school day.

For parents with concerns about sending their children to school during these times, RMS offers our award-winning academic programmes both onsite and online, with best-in-class, synchronous learning. For more information, please contact one of our Admissions Coordinators at 905-790-3838. We still have spaces available in some of our academic programmes.

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2020/12/11 by R.M.S.

Learning Values Through Puzzles

Recently, in art class, RMS students from grades Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 designed a jigsaw puzzle piece expressing their own individual/unique visual interpretation of these core values including Supportiveness, Strength, Teamwork, and Wellness. These traits are part of our Character and Values Education and used as monthly values at RMS. Students interpreted how these positive values played a part in our current global crisis in which we all are facing. Values and Character Education are important components of RMS’s curriculum. Here is a great video that our Visual Arts teacher put together to display our students’ work. RMS celebrates the power of supportiveness, strength, and teamwork in visual arts class! If you are looking for a structured, challenging, and well-balanced academic programme that includes character development, please contact one of our Admissions Coordinators at: 905-790-3838.

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2020/12/07 by R.M.S.

RMS Toys for Tots was a HUGE SUCCESS!

Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Toys for Tots is a charitable endeavour that was initiated in 1993 by The Peel Regional Police, in partnership with Canadian Tire and the Salvation Army. During the months of November and December, Police Officers and civilian staff volunteer their time to collect cash, Canadian Tire money, and new unwrapped toys for children in need. Toys for Tots has raised over $1 million dollars to provide thousands of gifts for children at Christmas time. For the last 16 years Rowntree Montessori Schools has been invited to participate in the Toys for Tots launch and we love it! It is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about giving back to their communities and helping those less fortunate.

RMS students @Home and in-school, as well as our teachers and staff brought in hundreds of toys for children in our community who are less fortunate, as well as cash and Canadian Tire donations. Moments like this make us so proud of our Rowntree students. Thank you to everyone for your kind and generous donations. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

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2020/12/04 by R.M.S.

RMS Joins International Schools Partnership

RMS Students — Rowntree Montessori Schools Joins International Schools Partnership

We are extremely delighted to announce that Rowntree Montessori Schools was selected to join the International Schools Partnership (ISP) as it now expands into Canada.

ISP’s vision is to be the leading international schools group of quality and scale, with schools of choice recognized across local communities and the global education sector for amazing learning, ambition and growth. ISP is a focused, growing and financially secure group with 46 schools globally located in Spain, Malaysia, Mexico, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, Chile, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, the United States and now Canada.

The next stage in Rowntree Montessori Schools’ evolution will be greatly enhanced by inclusion within a wider group of schools that can deepen the range of experiences and support available. The International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading global educational provider, will help take our school forward to the next phase of its development.

The International Schools Partnership has been attracted by our philosophy and priorities and is committed to fostering and developing them into the future. ISP’s experience in supporting established and recognized schools around the world ensures that Rowntree Montessori Schools can benefit from inclusion in ISP’s existing and developing programmes.

This is a very exciting time and we are enthusiastic about the future this opportunity presents to the Rowntree Montessori Schools’ community.

Learn more about the International Schools Partnership at: https://www.internationalschoolspartnership.com/

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2020/12/01 by R.M.S.

Vive l’hiver avec Bonhomme de Neige!

The first heavy snowfall marked the unofficial start of winter! At RMS, we love winter! Today, our Central Park Grade 2 students bundled up and headed to the school playground to enjoy the light and fluffy snow. It was the perfect day to build a snowman as a class project. It was not only a great teamwork activity, but a fun and effective way to teach winter related vocabulary words in French. The project was finalized with the student’s creating artwork about the activity, along with Grade 2 French instructions on how to build a “Bonhomme de Neige”. It was a fun learning day! Une journée d’ apprentissage amusant. Did you know that RMS students begin French Language studies staring in Pre-Kindergarten?

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Come to our Elementary Programme Virtual Information Sessions!

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The Importance of Social Distancing

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Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive

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