Daily Life
RCMA builds a regular routine with children at the school. Each age group has its own rhythm that respects the developmental and social needs of the child.
Children have a balance of play, learning, and rest so that they can grow healthy bodies and strong minds.
Learning
Children focus on learning activities in the classroom and outdoors. The heart of the day is spent giving children learning opportunities to build core skills such as reading, writing, and math as they learn about the world around them. Learn more about the Montessori Method here.
Outdoors
RCMA has a dedicated, enclosed outdoor play space right outside the classrooms. The school also backs onto a large greenspace, including a community food garden, and a city park with a new playground.
Children play outside each morning and afternoon. In wonderful weather we often have extended outdoor time and even have snacks and lunch as a picnic under large, shady trees.
During storms and other inclement weather, children are able to play in the school gym.
Meals
Children at the school are offered two snacks and lunch each day.
Lunch, which is usually a hot meal, is served family-style and snacks are served in the morning and afternoon.
The meals are catered by a reputable company that specializes in nutritious, wholesome foods.
Enhanced Programs
Children of all ages at the school participate in regular art, music and yoga programs in the school gym.
We also have special events such as the Terry Fox Run (walk!) and playground trips at the local park that is in the school's backyard.
Events
Time is taken to celebrate with the children. Holidays, birthdays, flag day... and our annual year-end family fun night!
We also take field trips and have special in-class learning, such as visits from professionals and egg hatching.
Before & After Care
Before and after care registration is available. Children in toddler and Casa classes, which are covered under the Canada-Ontario Early Learning agreement, have no additional fees. Please enquire about elementary student fees.