I have been informed that regrettably the Cycle Thailand for Cancer Challenge has now been cancelled indefinitely. However, I will be hoping to take on a new challenge to support the fight against cancer …. The Arctic Adventure! This year I hope to take on the Arctic Adventure Challenge and visit the real-life Narnia of […]
Important HURC COVID-19 Procedures
Please note that the only adults allowed to enter the building are members of the Highgate Montessori Team. All parents must drop off and collect their children from outside the school and must not enter the building until further notice. This is by request of the Highgate United Reformed Church as stated in their letter. […]
Winter Creativity School Timetable 2020
For those attending our Winter Creativity School in December 2020, please find below our proposed timetable of activities. Winter Creativity School Topic – Winter Animals 9.00 am – Arrival and welcome, get together time 9.30 am – Creative Activities Monday – Polar Bears Tuesday – Robins Wednesday – Penguins Thursday – Hedgehogs and Hibernation Friday – Cooking […]
Diwali Facts for Children
Diwali is a festival celebrated every year by millions of people around the world. Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and other religions come together in Autumn for five days to take part in, what is known as, the ‘Festival of Light.’ The festival originated in India and it marks the beginning of the New Year. It’s an […]
Cooking Coconut Kau Kau with your Child
There is one meal from our ‘Around the World’ menu that seems to be a big hit with all of the children at Highgate Montessori, and that is Coconut Kau Kau. Although we adapted our recipe to be served in a pineapple, Coconut Kau Kau is traditionally a delicious baked sweet potato recipe with coconut […]
Art the Montessori Way
Here at Highgate Montessori, art is one of our favourite things and it’s safe to say that our art activities are very popular with the children. We want our children to love art! We want them to love colour and texture and shapes and lines. It is our hope that they learn that art is […]
Coronavirus – Advice for Parents
Advice for Parent during coronavirus Whilst coronavirus is infectious to children it is rarely serious. If your child is unwell it is likely to be a non-coronavirus illness, rather than coronavirus itself. Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what […]
Coronavirus – When to Book a Test for your Child?
Coronavirus Information for Parents and Careers Everyone has a role to play in keeping our schools safe and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus – Should I send my child to school?
A guide for Parents and GPs Below is a flow chart produced by the NHS that gives guidance on when you should or shouldn’t send your children into school.
Diversity through food
At Highgate Montessori children are encouraged to acquire positive attitudes and behaviours towards those with different cultural identities than their own and learn to embrace differences rather than fear them – thus growing up with understanding and respect. Food is a wonderful way to introduce children to different cultures and develop positive perspectives. Children from […]