Fitness

Elementary students have seasonal fitness programs which include tennis in the spring and fall, Yoga on site at a local studio in late fall and early spring with winter fitness subject to student interest and local offerings which can include trail running and ice skating. In addition, mindfulness, and opportunities for plentiful and daily outdoor play support health and fitness goals.

Forest programs

Students in the primary program enjoy a full morning’s curriculum out in the Brixham Forest on rotating weekday mornings. In addition, toddler and elementary students also spend time in the forest classroom during the week as part of their nature studies.

Garden

Classrooms from the toddler program up through the elementary program work and explore in the garden throughout the seasons. Often times there is a mixed age group working together to nurture, harvest, prepare and enjoy the fruits of the garden.

Spanish

All classrooms include Spanish into their cultural studies with weekly circles and activities dedicated to understanding culture, customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, as well as building vocabulary and learning simple phrases for conversation. In the elementary program at the third and fourth year levels, students work to become more proficient and confident in their Spanish-speaking skills with opportunities to travel to Spanish-speaking restaurants, establishing a pen pal relationship with Spanish-speaking students, and sharing what they learn with the Brixham community by reading aloud in Spanish to younger students, singing, and cooking.

Strings

Led by founder of the Bow Street Youth Orchestra, Augusto Salazar, the String program at Brixham is for all elementary students. First year string players choose to play violin, viola or cello and then meet one-on-one with Augusto with their parent if possible. After the first year, students who continue with strings have weekly lessons or work in group ensembles after school to expand their skills. Each spring, a string recital showcases the work of the students.

Studio Art

Students from toddler through 5th year participate in the studio art program, usually working in small groups. Design, form, color are among the curriculum objectives, as well as art appreciation and experiencing the creative art process. Student work is displayed throughout the year in the school hallways, school library, as well as in public venues, such as local art galleries and public libraries.