Language Classes and Club Activities

French

From preschool to grade 8, students take French language studies with teachers Petro Palaroan and Elizabeth Champagne. All programs feature the four language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. We have recently adopted the Accelerative Integrated Method, or AIM approach to French as a second language.
 
 
 
 
We strive to provide a wide variety of opportunities for children to work, learn and play outside of the regular school day.  Before and after-school activities are an important part of our program at Selkirk Montessori School.

Japanese Club

Our Japanese club is open to students starting in grade 3.  We have beginner, intermediate and advanced groups attending classes before and after school.  They learn vocabulary and language structure, Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji characters and play traditional Japanese games such as Karuta, Kendama, Itedama, Daruma, Otoshi and – of course – Origami.  They learn about the culture and seasonal celebrations in Japan, are able to do some basic food preparation and have enjoyed Onigiri (rice ball) with Nori (seaweed).
 

Spanish Club

We are pleased to offer Spanish as one of our extra-curricular language options at Selkirk Montessori School.  Small groups of kindergarten/preschool and elementary/middle school students take part in an after-school program incorporating art, songs and activities – all in Spanish. Children as young as three years old are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Mandarin Club

One of our new parents has offered to teach Mandarin to interested students this year.  This is an opportunity many of our families have been waiting for!

Club Activities

We offer a variety of before and after school clubs at Selkirk Montessori School.  They may range from cross-country running, basketball, badminton, dance, and sports clubs to art, chess, cooking, knitting and stamp clubs. Activities are organized and supervised by volunteer parents and/or staff.