Dear Friends, WELCOME TO THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM We started the year off with a full contingent of 90 learners. The teachers had their hands full as the new children took a little while to settle, but thanks to the Practical … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Welcome to our third quarterly newsletter. As usual, a lot has happened at Talhado, all positive I’m happy to report, as the school continues to flourish. The Montessori classrooms give children the opportunity to explore and learn … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, A learner’s access to quality education is a function of things outside their control. Access to private schooling is more than likely a byproduct of socio-economic background. And so my involvement as principal of Talhado Montessori Preschool is … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Often it is necessary to point out the disadvantages of society in order to create an awareness and generate financial support to help with the continuous demand of maintaining Talhado Children’s Haven. However, it’s sometimes best not … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Our first year being a Montessori Preschool has come to an end. We reflect on the last term and give thanks to so many people (I’m scared to start naming names in case I leave anyone out). Without … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe we’re more than three quarters of the way through our first school year! Another busy term with lots of fun happenings in and around St Francis Bay. Possibly the highlight of Talhado’s year: Over … Continue reading →
67 minutes of community service for Mandela Day turned into 67 blankets for the children of Talhado Montessori Preschool. Thanks to some wonderful knitting Nannies, we are heading to the school today to give each learner a beautiful hand-knit blanket … Continue reading →
Ultimate Braaimaster came to visit Talhado today with a “pay it forward” task, where they brought toys, games and food (all sponsored by Game) to the children of Talhado. The food will be used in the soup kitchen, which feeds … Continue reading →
