40TH ANNIVERSARY FOR BARNES MONTESSORI NURSERY
Anne-Marie True, 24 Jun 2009

The Barnes Montessori Nursery celebrated its 40th birthday with a
colourful pageant representing the decades. All the children took part
and there was a touch of nostalgia. Later there was much fun with games
and activities in glorious sunshine. Parents, friends and children had
picnics and a birthday cake. It was a very happy occasion clearly
enjoyed by the children and all who came.
OUTSTANDING LEVEL OF CARE - OFSTED REPORT
Richmond & Twickenham Times, 25 Mar 2008
Eleven borough schools have been singled out for offering an "outstanding"
level of care.
Barnes Montessori Nursery, which turns 40 next year, recorded its third glowing report
in as many years.
The inspector described the pupils as having "very high self-esteem, and are confident
and independant learners" and praised the level of teaching and learning as being "
outstanding"
Richmond Informer (Extract), 25 Mar 2008
Meanwhile Barnes Montessori was found to be "outstanding" in
all areas.
Principal Anne-Marie True, who has been the proprietor since 1987, said:
"The school recently joined in celebrating 100 years of Montessori
history with a centenary service in Westminster Abbey, when the children
were chosen to sing in front of 1,000 people. This was a huge privilege
and honour."
2005 BARNES MONTESSORI SCHOOL RECEIVES ACCREDITATION

The Mayor of the London borough of
Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Robin Jowitt, presents the Principal,
Mrs Anne-Marie True, the Montessori Accreditation certificate.
The school is accredited by MONTESSORI EDUCATION (UK).
MONTESSORI's 100TH BIRTHDAY
Richmond & Twickenham Times, 13 Jul 2007
A borough nursery has taken to the streets to commemorate 100 years
since its foundation.
Barnes Montessori Nursery took 100 toddler-sized steps around Barnes
Pond and raised £1,472 for the Parents Support Initiative, launched by
the Montessori organisation to raise awareness of the developmental
needs of children.
Principal Anne-Marie True, who has run the school for 20 years, joined
the children on the walk. She said: "Everyone had a very enjoyable
day and I am proud of what was achieved."
Children in Montessori schools across the world are participating in the
event, with the aim being to Walk the Equator. Each child will
contribute towards covering Earth's 40,000km circumference.
See the
image gallery and
www.montessoricentenary.org
for further details.
URGENT NOTICES

School outing to Battersea Zoo - Wednesday, 23rd June. Please bring your child in at 9.15 to the school (as usual) and collect from the coach by 2pm.
NEWSLETTERS

We provide newsletters for parents of children
attending the nursery. Please follow the link to download general
newsletters from the Principal and for the Cricket, Ladybird and
Butterfly classes
MONTESSORI ROSE

This beautiful Montessori rose was specially created to mark the
Centenary of the Montessori movement.
"Plants are like children. In the way that Maria Montessori
believed children have an innate desire to learn, so plants have an
innate desire to grow".
DATES OF TERM
AUTUMN TERM
Begins: Wednesday, 9th September 2009
Ends: Wednesday, 16th December 2009
Half Term: Monday, 26th October 2009
- Friday, 30th October 2009
SPRING TERM
Begins: Tuesday, 12th January 2010
Ends: Wednesay, 31st March 2010
Half Term: Monday, 15th February 2010
- Friday, 19th February 2010
SUMMER TERM
Begins: Wednesday, 21st April 2010
Ends: Thursday, 1st July 2010
Half Term: Monday, 31st May 2010
- Friday, 4th June 2010
INSET DAYS
Any inset days are listed below. There will be no school on inset days.
Induction Day 11th June