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Pre-K - Science & Technology - Robotics - Physical Education - Drama - Music
PreKindergarden is a wonderful introduction to school, which fosters an easy transition to elementary school for children who are 4 years old by December 31st. At Merton, everything is taught in a relaxed, friendly environment, allowing the child to flourish at his/her own pace. Developing social skills and enhancing each child's uniqueness are important goal in the pre-k program. The program includes: introduction to French Immersion, library, physical education, technology, art and music. Read some of the most recent parents testimonials from the 2009 school year by clicking here Testimonials Parents are always welcome and encouraged to participate in their child's classoom projects. Pre-K registration package for the 2010-2011 school year is now up. Click here to view the document.
Starting in kindergarten, all students at Merton school have the opportunity to explore the world of technology. This year our lab consists of 19 new Mac computers. A portable lab consisting of five mac laptops is also available for all classes to use. In addition, the technology lab is equipped with a black and white printer and scanner. Two digital cameras, a video camera and a tripod are also found within the technology lab.
Welcome to the world of Robotics! Once a week for forty-five minutes, cycle two and three students engage in hands on building exercises that enable them to work as a team to design and build simple machines. Cycle two students learn about the six simple machines and work together to create everyday simple machines using our introductory robotics kits. Cycle three students work as a team to design, build and program robots based on the Lego Mindstorms activities. In addition, selected students from both cycle two and three work separately on designing, creating and programming robots to fit the rules of the RoboCup Dance competition during our after school robotics workshops. Both RCX and NXT kits are used.
Merton has a very unique physical education teacher and program. Amongst cooperative games and team sports, the physical education teacher competed in the olympics. He brings with him a vast array of skills in kinistetics and circus abilities. He prepares students for an end of the year circus performance. Click here to view pictures of Mr. Molo's circus in our photo gallery. Mr Molo has just been AWARDED the 2008 National Excellence Award for Teachers (NEAT) of junior kindergarten to Grade 6 by the Heritage Education Foundation. Article from The Canadian Press
Cycle one students are lucky enough to have drama classes once a week. Children learn to be expressive and build their self-esteem and communication skills through various activities.
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