Through collaboration with their classmates and Barrie's Montessori-trained faculty, they also learn the value of trust and respect. Primary Program, Age two-Kindergarten Students in Barrie's Primary program are enthusiastic about school and take pride in their accomplishments. They act on their curiosity and explore their surroundings, with just the right dose of guidance from their teachers. In addition, students work with computers and age-appropriate software located in each classroom. Music class fosters an appreciation of instrumental and vocal expression through active lessons and Orff methods.
Art class allows students to find joy in color and design, while building fine motor skills.
Spanish, physical education, and library time round out each students weekly schedule. These multi-age settings allow older students to share their knowledge with younger children and develop leadership skills, while younger students see and become excited about what lies ahead. The Elementary program's integrated Montessori curriculum focuses on each child's important role in the world. It also stresses students' responsibility to care for and respect the people and environment around them. Students learn the relevance of one subject to another and how different disciplines work together in the real world.