RMS

2020/10/13 by Natalie

At RMS, We are Family!

Photo of grade 3 students — At RMS, We Are Family!

Returning to school in challenging and unprecedented times such as these can be difficult for some students. Helping them to feel safe and secure and letting them know that school is where they can find a second family is a big relief for both parent and child. Seen here are students expressing their ideas and sentiments on family during one of Rowntree’s Wellness sessions.

At Rowntree Montessori Schools, we pride ourselves in providing a warm and nurturing environment while focusing on the overall well being of our students.

Teaching students how to take note and take care of their emotions and their mental well-being is key to the overall development of a well-rounded person. To learn more about how to ensure that your child is maintaining good mental and emotional health during COVID-19, please find a great article here.

There is still time to register your child for our award-winning programmes. If you want your child to reach their full potential in a warm, welcoming and safe environment, please contact our Admissions office today for more information: 905-790-3838 or fill out an Enquiry Form.

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To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/09/20 by Natalie

RMS is Celebrating 50 Years as an Award-Winning Private School

Rowntree Montessori Schools for many years has been selected as the BEST private school in Brampton by local residents, and since 1969 has offered a progressive, well-rounded curriculum that is ahead of the Ministry set guidelines. We are proud to announce that we are now celebrating our 50th anniversary, and thank all of the families, students, teachers and staff that have helped grow our school community into an award-winning private school in Brampton, educating children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8! Some of the highlights of our programme include our French, Coding and Robotics curriculum, that begin as early as Pre-Kindergarten Montessori. We are often praised for our small classroom sizes, which means low teacher to student ratios and more one-on-one instruction. Our code of conduct supports discipline and security with positive reinforcement and praise. Plus the great news is that we accept children any time during the year to our private school, as we are always looking for great new families to join our community!

It is our pleasure to share with you some video highlights made by our students to celebrate our 50th Anniversary, who wanted to share what they love most about the Rowntree Montessori Schools community.

Click here to find out why Esha loves RMS!

Listen to Vansh talk about his favourite memories of our private school.

Keira’s favourite things about Rowntree Montessori Schools.

Find out why Balshar is proud to be an RMS student!

To help celebrate our 50th anniversary and display our Rowntree Montessori School pride, we have some special, limited-edition, commemorative gear for our parents, grandparents, teachers and past alumni. We invite you to purchase your very own Rowntree Montessori Schools Athletic Gear. We have available for purchase both Mens’ and Womens’ full-zip jackets.

Full-Zip Athletic Jacket, available in Mens and Womens: $49.95 plus tax.

Please note that InSchoolwear is supplying these pieces so they very high-quality pieces that will last you for years to come.

The following Mens’ and Womens’ sizes are available:

X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and 2X-Large.

To order and purchase your Proud Parent or Proud Grandparent 50^th anniversary commemorative gear, online, please visit: InSchoolwear

InSchoolwear will deliver your purchase directly to your child’s campus for pick-up. These are great Christmas and birthday gifts! Please place your order soon to ensure that you receive it in time for Christmas.

Help us celebrate this milestone in our history by wearing your 50^th anniversary gear!

Again, we thank all of our families who have helped us grow into the largest and longest serving Montessori Private School in Brampton over the past 50 years.

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/07/19 by Natalie

Exploring a Pioneer’s Life in 3D

“Hooray! It’s the project we’ve been waiting for in Grade 3, and it is here!” These were the words echoed by our Grade 3 students this year, as they were assigned the much awaited project of building a “3D Pioneer House”. The project assigned to them was done in three parts, where students were expected to research 1 of 4 types of pioneer homes, build a model of the home with a surrounding landscape, and prepare an oral presentation of the finished model in front of classmates and a green screen. The Grade 3 students could barely contain their excitement as Presentation Day began. Within minutes, the classroom started to take the shape of a mini gallery, with intricately decorated projects on display. Seen below is a student presenting her 3D shelter in front of a green screen.

Projects (whether a homework project or a classroom project), offer children the chance to be imaginative. They open the door for students to fully discover their artistic talents and creative skills, and to demonstrate their knowledge of the material learned in class. The oral presentation component of this project encouraged the generally timid children to build-up their public speaking skills, as they presented to a familiar audience of classmates.

As the students explored the lives of early settlers in Canada, it was evident by their enthusiasm and curiosity, that the 3D Pioneer House project was the highlight of their yearly learning experience. Their positive attitudes and yearning for active hands-on learning, was a clear indication of the success of Rowntree Montessori Schools’ award-winning approach to teaching, and our continued commitment to educating the next generation.

Student presenting his 3D shelter project at RMS

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

– Albert Einstein

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2019/05/21 by Natalie

A Spectacular French Performance

The opportunity to participate in a French play supports the language learning process, and at the same time, offers students a break from the everyday routine of French class, making learning a second language fun and engaging. Recently at Rowntree Montessori Schools, our Grade 2 and Grade 3 students from the Central Park Campus performed “Les Trois Petits Cochons” or “Three Little Pigs” for an audience of friends and family at the 2019 Spring Concert. The students did an excellent job memorizing their lines in French, and at integrating Visual Arts into their performance.

As seen in the video above, taking part in a French play provides a useful context for learning a large amount of vocabulary, and also provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the importance of teamwork and helps students build confidence in the second language. Students also cooperated with each other throughout the performance in a second language, which allowed everyone to interact and communicate effectively. This well-known play created the optimum conditions to promote French learning, and it was a great way to assess each student’s progress in a non-traditional way. We are proud of everyone who participated, and look forward to more great French performances in the years to come.

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/03/08 by Natalie

Math Day Offers Real World Experiences

We recently completed our Annual Math Day, where students had the opportunity to shop at the “Rowntree City Centre.” This was an exciting day for everyone, as students had a fun and rewarding time learning how to budget their finances and organize their spending goals for the day. As the much awaited Math day approached, everyone was excited to see the release of the new “Rowntree Dollar,” designed and printed by students.

The students from Grades 4 to 7 were responsible for setting up stores and activities throughout the school, while the Grade 8 students took on the responsibility of helping keep the finances tracked and organized. Our Kindergarten to Grade 3 students had the privilege of receiving the Rowntree dollars and participating as shoppers, all while the RMS Leadership Council (RLC) kept the event running smoothly, as they acted as mall security.

$Students purchasinng items at Math Day 2019 at Rowntree Montessori Schools$

Our Grade 8 students did an amazing job of explaining the spending system to our shoppers. Plenty of guidance and advice was offered to the younger students, who excitedly spent their Rowntree Dollars! It was indeed interesting to watch how the students shopped. Some students used all of their money even before their shopping time ended. While other students were more thoughtful and careful in their spending. Some students even borrowed money from their friends to take home gifts for their family members. This shopping extravaganza saw many tired shoppers taking a rest in order to re-fuel and re-visit the stores for more amazing bargains!

Math Day was yet another event of reflection, showcasing many of our school values: Dedication, Responsibility, Co-operation, Commitment, Leadership and Unity. Watching our students lead each other, guide each other with such confidence and ease, makes us realize that this is truly a one-of-a-kind student community. The sheer potential of our students never ceases to amaze us! The day ended with a Math Fashion show that everyone enjoyed watching. Take a look at the video below for a quick preview of this enjoyable activity at the RMS Academy Campus.

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2019/02/28 by Natalie

Stopping Bullying on Pink Day

In recognition of Anti-Bullying Day on February 28th, the RMS community wore pink. Pink symbolizes caring, tenderness, acceptance and calmness. National Pink Shirt Day was inspired by students from a high school in Halifax, NS. David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in sympathy for a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. They took a stand against bullying when they protested against the harassment of this student by distributing pink t-shirts to all the boys in their school. For more information on this initiative, click here. This practice of not tolerating bullying has now become wide spread in schools, and at RMS as a community we are coming together to celebrate inclusiveness and acceptance of the things that make us unique, while connecting us at the same time. We are continuing to reinforce the positive messages of the WITS program that was introduced in the Fall of last year. The WITS program brings together schools, families and communities to create safe, responsive environments that help elementary school children deal with bullying. Our teachers are encouraged to review the messages of the WITS Anti-Bully Campaign, to talk about what acceptance looks like inside and outside of school, and to take pictures and to play fun games that engage students in creative role-play in the classroom, all while learning about bullying prevention.

At Rowntree Montessori Schools, bullying of any kind is not acceptable. We know that bullying is defined as repeated or habitual aggressive behaviour, abuse or intimidation of a person, because the person or persons bullying have more power or advantage (based on any number of factors such as size, status, age, being part of a group, abilities, or other attributes). We make sure that our students are very aware of why bullying is not acceptable, and we help our students understand what bullying is and what it is not. We make an effort to empower and encourage students to act responsibly to create a positive environment in our school and be proactive in stopping and reporting bullying should it occur. It is not just on Pink Day that we encourage anti-bullying. At RMS, we follow the WITS Anti-Bullying Program that includes many activities for students that reinforce the importance of making positive choices all year long. We encourage all teachers, administration and support staff to actively create a safe learning community where children can thrive and model behaviours that support tolerance, cooperation and understanding.

According to the Government of Canada, “all adults – including parents – should talk openly about bullying with the children in their care, and should be prepared to deal directly with any problems that arise, whether at school, among groups of friends, or in other social situations.” For more information on how to recognize signs of bullying and for tips on intervention, click here. For more information on preventing cyber bullying, click here and find out how to get “CyberSafe.”

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2019/02/20 by Natalie

Learning through Performance

Recently the students at the Academy Campus from Kindergarten Montessori to Grade 4 had the privilege of watching a live performance of the Paper Bag Princess, a much-loved story by Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch. This spellbinding production was brought to the school by the “To Be Determined Theatre Company.” This group that has been touring youth focused theatre in Ontario, for the last eight years.

The production embodies the message of Grit, Teamwork, Kindness and Patience. Some of these values are fast diminishing from today’s society, and this production surely delivered these valuable messages. For example, through the kidnapping of Prince Ronald, who Elizabeth and Emily really cared for they realize that putting aside their differences and working together was the only way to free Ronald from the dungeon. Through their journey they learned to be empathetic, kind and patient with each other.

Instilling these morals at a young age is one of many responsibilities that we as adults, parents and educators have in our fast-paced, ever-changing world. Finding interesting ways to inculcate these morals ensures that students will embrace these morals. This fascinating theatrical production of the Paper Bag Princess most certainly succeeded in bringing these moral values out loud and clear, leaving our students absolutely mesmerized! Plus we are now celebrating the Festival of the Arts, so learning values through performance is perfectly in line with what we are celebrating this week.

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/01/28 by Natalie

Weekend Open House Sat February 2nd (11am-3pm) featuring Montessori Materials

Come and discover the opportunity you can provide your child to succeed Now and in their Future. Our Saturday Private School Open House is the perfect opportunity to tour our campuses and meet our teachers, particularly if you are unable to take advantage of our Open House ANYTIME opportunity. It’s your chance to see our campuses when it might be more convenient for you! We will be highlighting some of our Montessori materials used in Kindergarten Montessori (JK) and Prep-ONE (SK).

Take just a few minutes to come by our Private School Open House on Saturday February 2nd (11am-3pm) at our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses. Discover the opportunity and possibilities for your child to love learning and excel. Your visit could be your first step in empowering your child’s journey towards their dreams!

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/01/22 by Natalie

Register Online for Summer Learning Camp

Register online today for our Summer Learning Camps for this upcoming Tuesday July 2nd to Friday August 23rd, 2019! We offer Kindergarten Montessori Readiness (children turning 4 in 2019), Prep-One Readiness (children turning 5 in 2019), Grade 1 Readiness (children turning 6 years old in 2019), a Grade 2-8 Math and English Enrichment and Remedial Educational Programmes. Our summer programmes are specially designed to allow students to continue school throughout the summer months and to get a head start for the upcoming year, while enjoying fun and exciting activities and outings. Dedicated, caring, and qualified teachers and instructors will conduct a wide variety of activities that will complement and enhance your child’s academic needs and address their extracurricular preferences. Camps are offered in safe environments with morning academics and afternoon fun theme-based activities, water play, outdoor games, sports, workshops and field trips to splash pads, water parks, the movies, trampoline parks and more, depending on the weeks that the child is registered. All activities will coincide with a planned weekly theme. Parents will be given a calendar outlining the weekly events scheduled throughout the summer.

To learn more about our summer learning camps and weekly themes/fun afternoon activities and outings, click here.

To directly register online for summer learning camp, click here.

For answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding our Summer Learning Camp, click here.

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/01/16 by Natalie

Learning about the Environment

At RMS, we recognize the value of teaching students about ecology and the environment. According to the NDF (2013), “teaching young children about ecology and the environment will offer them lessons that will last them a lifetime. If children learn to respect and care for the world they live in and the organisms within it from a young age, they will help to preserve it for the next generation. The goal is that they will become advocates for protecting nature.”

Recently Grade 3 students at the Academy Campus learned how to germinate kidney bean seeds as part of an application task of a Plant’s Life cycle. Students soaked bean seeds and placed them in clear plastic bags containing wet paper towels. The bags were all hung on the classroom window which brings in a lot of bright sunlight. After two weeks of patient waiting, watering and nurturing their seeds, the students finally had a chance to take a first look at their seeds. Seen here in the video are a very delighted class of students unwrapping their seed surprises and placing them in soil.

A few weeks later, the Grade 3 students were absolutely ecstatic to find their bean plants bearing fruit! The weather might be cold outside, but Grade 3 is keeping warm and nurturing their kidney bean plants to perfection! Click here for more ideas on how to engage your child and them him or her about the environment. Some of the ideas include creating a wildlife area, sponsoring an animal, playing games and reading books that teach about wildlife and the environment, or encouraging your child to write about their favourite animal or plant.

Source: Children Learning about Ecology and the Environment

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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