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programme that includes art, drama,
music and a highly competitive sports
programme! (One of the few Montessori
schools in South Africa to offer this!)
CLASSRooMS ThAT
INCLUDe ChILDReN of
DIffeReNT AGeS
The multi-age classrooms at Buccleuch
Montessori are a key feature of the
school’s approach to learning - younger
children naturally learn by emulating
children who are older than them – while
older children are given the opportunity
to practise their leadership skills,
develop empathy, act as mentors and
are able to reinforce their own learning
as they help their younger peers.
eMPhASIS oN
ReSPoNSIBILITY, SeLf-
DISCIPLINe AND The
INTeRACTIVe CLASSRooM
When a child takes part in learner-
centred education, they discover
their own path to learning. In
Buccleuch Montessori’s interactive
classrooms, under the guidance of
qualified and experienced teachers,
children are allowed to choose
their own activities. The ability to
do this builds independence, self-
direction, self-regulation, creativity
and concentration - ensuring that a
child is invested in their education
enables further in-depth exploration
and a deeper level of understanding.
Within each safe and nurturing
classroom, children are constantly
encouraged to ask questions, making
every learning experience a fun and
earned itself a reputation across oNe of SoUTh AfRICA’S exciting opportunity to enhance their
the globe for its exceptional results oLDeST AND LARGeST confidence and critical thinking skills!
– to date, there are over 7 000 MoNTeSSoRI SChooLS
Montessori schools worldwide Established in 1984, Buccleuch When children first enter into the
and the key principles of the Montessori was among the first Montessori classrooms there is an
methodology have been adopted Montessori schools opened in South immediate and touching moment when
within the national curriculums Africa. From humble beginnings, it they realise that this place is for them.
in major European countries such has grown from strength to strength, Have you thought about educating your
as the Netherlands and Finland. firmly defending its place as the child the Buccleuch Montessori way?
country’s largest Montessori school!
But what really sets Over 35 years, the school has perfected For more information and to see this
Buccleuch Montessori apart its dynamic curriculum - offering a incredible school in action, book a tour
from other schools? rich, world-class academic and cultural today! www.bmpschool.co.za
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