Three hour work cycle
In Montessori Primary, the school day has one long, uninterrupted work period (9.15 am to 12.15 am). It is a time to engage deeply, choose work and practise mastery. Children take part in presentations from their teachers, practise and apply what they have learnt, tackle work on projects they have initiated and take an active role in caring for their environment. A cafe-style snack is available throughout the morning which the children prepare, serve and tidy away themselves.
Afternoons
After lunch the children have an outdoor free play session followed by an afternoon work period. The afternoon may comprise of group activities such as French, Sport, Drama, Art or outdoor learning, or be focussed on smaller group or individual cultural learning and research. Community meetings, mindfulness and meditation sessions, quiet reading and PSHE/RSE groups also form part of the afternoon sessions.
