Admissions
Small Planet is now open for registration for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Class Sessions
There are two separate sessions, morning and afternoon for children between 2 and 6 years. The morning class begins at 9.00am and ends at 11.30am. Children may begin arriving at 8.45am and leave by 11.45am.
The afternoon class begins at 1.00pm and ends at 3.30pm. Children may begin arriving at 12.45pm and leave by 3.45pm. The school closes after lunch on Fridays.
There is a lunch period available, 11.45am to 1.00pm for the morning class and 11.30am to 12.45pm for the afternoon class.
Our summer school runs eight to ten weeks and offers morning sessions from 9.00am – 1.00pm, with some special week-long camps. Registration for summer sessions begins in April and is separate from the regular academic year.
Description of Class
Daily class time curriculum incorporate basic Montessori philosophy and materials as well as traditional tried and true Early Childhood activities. Emphasis is placed on art and music activities, as well as French language and cultural studies.
The classroom environment is designed to promote independence, creativity, self-motivation and responsibility in each child. As a group respect for others and for our Earth is a focus. Throughout the year activities designed to provide an awareness of cultures around the world occur.
Parents have the opportunity to participate within their child’s school in a number of ways, both in and out of the classroom.
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year
Snapshot of a typical day at Small Planet
| 8.45am | 9.00am | Arrival |
| 9.45am | 9.30am | Circle time |
| 9.30am | 10.45am | Singing circle time |
| 11.00am | 11.15am | Snack time |
| 11.15am | 11.30am | Outside playtime |
| Morning children’s dismissal | ||
| 11.45am | 12.00pm | Lunch arrivals |
| 12.00pm | 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 12.30pm | 12.45pm | Morning lunch departures |
| 12.45pm | 1.00pm | Afternoon class arrivals |
| 1.00pm | 1.30pm | Circle time |
| 1.30pm | 2.45pm | Work time |
| 2.45pm | 3.00pm | Singing circle time |
| 3.00pm | 3.15pm | Snack time |
| 3.15pm | 3.30pm | Story time |
| 3.30pm | 3.45pm | Outside playtime |
| Afternoon children’s dismissal |