At Sunrise, we strive to awaken in the children a joy of learning and a thirst for knowledge that will remain with them all their lives.
Based on a synthesis of the UK National Curriculum, Montessori methods and Neo-Humanist principles, we provide varied activites that allow for self-directed learning.
Imaginative play, games and stories enhance instruction and the Montessori approach nurtures motivation and concentration. Yoga exercises, sports and a vegetarian diet encourage a healthy and co-ordinated body. Music, arts, dance and drama provide scope for Sunrise children to discover their expressive skills and a deep appreciation of the arts.
Through gardening, nature studies and care for animals, a true ecological consciousness is awakened in the children who come to feel themselves as part of Nature.
At Sunrise, the children practise a simple form of meditation. Feeling love within each day develops a direct experience of the inner self and a feeling of oneness with others and the world around.
Sunrise’s unique curriculum imparts character building values – integrity, moral courage, self-confidence, self-reliance and a spirit of service.
PRIMARY TIMETABLE: SPRING 2012
Monday: French with Elly
Tuesday: Ukulele with Anna
Thursday: Swimming at Northumberland Park pool. Please bring Swimming suit, hat and towel; children without this will not be taken to the pool.
Thursday: Music with Hildegard: singing with nursery and reception, recorder with Meeta’s class, please remember to bring your recorder to each class and for children taking piano lessons please bring your piano books.
Friday: Art with Monique and Sports’ Day, please bring trainers.
PRIMARY CURRICULUM
Older Children :
Science: Moving and growing, keeping warm
Geography: Mountains and volcanoes in Europe, earthquakes
History: Romans and Celts
English: Story writing, producing a book, comprehension, grammar (knowing all parts of speech). Guided Reading: FOG HOUNDS and other stories by Joan Aiken. ISBN 0-340-68131-4
Maths: Self directed at appropriate ability and age level in all areas using Montessori materials. Focus topics: fractions, times tables, geometry, telling the time.
Younger Children
Science: Grouping and changing materials and using electricity
Geography: Mountains and volcanoes in Europe, earthquakes
English: Nouns and verbs, story writing. Guided reading: Julian Stories by Ann Cameron. ISBN 978-0-552-54824-3
History: Romans and Celts
Maths: Self directed at appropriate ability and age level in all areas using Montessori materials