Fitness

Elementary students have seasonal fitness programs which include tennis in the spring and fall, nature education in late fall and early spring with winter fitness subject to student interest and local offerings which can include indoor soccer, 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.

Strings

First year elementary students choose to play violin, viola or cello and then meet one-on-one with the Strings instructor 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.