PARENT'S
SECTION -FRIDAY NOTICES
CENTURY HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, B.V.I.
25th April 2008
“People sometimes fear
that if a child of five gives lessons, this will hold him back in his
own progress. But, in the first place, he does not teach all the time
and his freedom is respected. Second, teaching helps him to understand
what he knows even better than before. He has to analyze and rearrange
his little store of knowledge before he can pass it on.”
Dr. Maria Montessori
TODDLERS & WOBBLERS 1ST ANNUAL SPORTS DAY AT
LITTLE PENGUINS MONTESSORI CRÈCHE
Toddlers and Wobblers1st Annual Sports Day will
take place on Friday 13th June at 4.00pm. All are welcome to
attend.
ELEMENTARY CHILDREN PICK UP
Please note that elementary children asked by their
parents to wait at the gate at pick up time will be asked to be seated
on the bench. The school gate is not a play area and we hope this will
ease the congestion of parents and children leaving the campus. Please
speak with your children about this as Ms. Elizabeth has mentioned it to
her class many times.
BVI NATIONAL PARKS TRUST ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
The BVI National Parks Trust Annual Flower Show
takes place on Sunday 27th April 2008 between 12.30pm and
5.30pm. CHMS, BVI students have participated in the Art Competition
with the theme How Does Your Garden Grow? We are pleased to announce
that Reef Downing, Chelsi-Marie Solomon, Zanti Dick Read, Via
Donovan-Hodge, Saskia Young, Jakob Donner and Lucie Mobbs have been
awarded prizes. The prize giving takes place at approximately 3.00pm
and there will be entertainment for the children. CHMS, BVI is very
proud of all our children who participated in this event.
SUMMER DRESS UPDATE
The fabric for the summer dresses was ordered last
week by J & C Trading who will contact us once it has landed on island.
Again our thanks go to Mrs. Stride for all her hard work on this
project.
MINI ARTS FAIR
CHMS, BVI will be hosting our 3rd Annual
Mini Arts Fair next Wednesday 30th April at 12.30pm. The
students will be displaying their art work. Sandwiches and fresh
lemonade will be available for sale. All parents and friends are
welcome to attend. Children may leave with their parents after the
event. Tables are available to vendors at $25.00 per table, please
reserve via the school office and pass the word onto your crafty
friends.
Please let class teachers know if you will be
having lunch with us at the Mini Arts Fair. A list of sandwiches will
be available from Monday. Children can wear their home clothes on that
day but no crocks or flip flops as they are too dangerous on the
playgrounds.
LATE FEES REMINDER
Please be reminded that the 10% late fee will be
applied to any tuition fees not paid during the first five working days
of each month.
HATS AND WATER
A strong reminder that hats must be worn on the
playground at all times. Any children who do not have hats will be
asked to sit on the porches in the shade. Please send children with sun
block and extra water. Please note the school has been experiencing
difficulty with the cistern and town water recently. We are working to
resolve the recent problems and appreciate your understanding.
CALENDARS
Please find attached calendars for the new school
year for CHMS, BVI and Little Penguins Montessori Crèche.
ADMINISTRATOR’S ABSENCE
Miss Caroline will be absent from the school office
during the week commencing 5th May. Miss Caroline is
travelling to the States for surgery. I’m sure you join us in wishing
her well.
DONATIONS
Any donations of wooden toys, building blocks and
outdoor play equipment will be warmly received by the Crèche. Please
bring to the office at the main Campus.
FOR SALE
Almost new food freezer for sale $400. Please view
at school.
USEFUL WEBSITE
www.montessorimagazine.com
is a very useful website you might like to visit.
FAMILY FUN DAY SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW AT THE PALM GROVE PARK
As a part of Vaccination Week 2008, the BVISHA
invites the public to a Family Fun Day this Saturday, April 26th
2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Noel Lloyd Palm Grove Park.
Persons are encouraged to bring their immunization
cards for the entire family along with blankets and enjoy spending time
with their families, while getting vaccinated, as staff will be onsite
to administer vaccines. DJ Bertrum will entertain and refreshments will
be served.
ACCOMODATION WANTED
Whoever knows of a semi-furnished or non-furnished
3 bedroom apartment (not too close to a power line or antenna), looking
North (not town), situated between Ballast Bay and Trunk Bay, please be
so kind to contact Laurence at 540.36.74. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd
Annual Mini Arts Fair – 30th April 2008
FUN
Meeting – 7th May 2008
Whit
Monday – 12th May 2008
Mid Term
Break – 13th - 17th May 2008
CHMS, BVI
Sports Day – 20th May 2008
Toddlers
& Wobblers Sports Day – 13th June 2008
Graduation Party – 20th June 2008
School
closes for the summer break – 27th June 2008 12.00 finish
Century House
Montessori School BVI Affiliations:
Association Montessori International
American Montessori Society – International Member School and adheres to
the AMS Code of Ethics
North American Montessori Teachers’ Association
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Center for Montessori Education