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Frances Montessori Farm School

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Nelspruit SP
Frances Montessori Farm School

EMIS nr: 800035740

Situated in the picturesque Crocodile Gorge Conservancy, near Nelspruit, Primary School aged learners (6 - 13 years), will receive an esteemed education, based on the Montessori Education Model, Philosophy, and Curriculum.

25/01/2026

At Frances Montessori, we believe in developing the holistic child, and physical activities play a vital role in this process. Our Grade R and 1 class participates in gross motor activities every Tuesday and Wednesday for 30 minutes, and we're excited to share with you why these activities are so important for your child's development.

1. Improves Physical Health: Regular exercise helps kids develop strong bones and muscles and maintain a healthy weight.

2. Boosts Brain Power: Exercise improves cognitive function, memory, and concentration, leading to better performance in school.

3. Develops Social Skills: Group activities foster important social skills like communication, teamwork, and cooperation.

4. Enhances Mental Well-being: Physical activity reduces stress and anxiety, promoting a positive self-image and self-confidence, improves concentration.
5. Supports Healthy Habits: Regular exercise helps kids develop healthy habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Get Moving at Home!
Encourage your child to find activities they enjoy and make physical activity a positive experience. Here are some fun ideas:
- Playing tag or soccer
- Riding bikes or scooters
- Swimming or skating
- Dancing
- Playing a sport
- Jumping on a trampoline
- Swinging

By working together, we can help your child develop a lifelong love of physical activity and a strong foundation for overall health and well-being.

02/12/2025

Entrepreneurs’ Day & Awards Celebration at Frances Montessori Farm School 🌱

Our learners recently took centre stage at our Entrepreneurs’ Day!

Each child had to come up with their own idea, work out the costing, plan the marketing, and then sell their products at school. It was beautiful to see real-life learning in action – from handling money and speaking to customers, to problem-solving on the spot.

The day was well supported and thoroughly enjoyed by parents , grandparents, and friends who cheered the children on and helped create such a warm, festive atmosphere. 💚

We ended off with a special award ceremony, where every learner was recognised – not only for hard work, but also for the unique attributes that make them who they are. From kindness and perseverance to creativity and leadership, each child received an award that truly reflected their individual strengths.

Thank you to our families for your ongoing support, and well done to our young entrepreneurs – we are so proud of you! 🌟

15/11/2025

This week our Grade R & 1s travelled the world…through their noses and taste buds! 🌿✨

The children explored a beautiful collection of herbs and spices – matching fresh leaves, dried samples and picture cards, learning where each plant comes from and how people have used them throughout history. From cinnamon and turmeric to mint and sage, the classroom smelled like a little global marketplace.

True to our Montessori ethos, this was real hands-on learning:
👃 smelling and comparing
👀 observing leaves, seeds and roots
🧠 building new vocabulary
🌍 discovering how plants connect cultures across the world

The best part? The class is now planning and planting their very own herb garden at school. Soon they’ll be nurturing, harvesting and tasting the herbs they’ve grown themselves.

If you’d like your child to learn in an environment where curiosity is encouraged and little hands are always busy discovering, we’d love to show you around Frances Montessori Farm School. 🌱

22/09/2025

Three days of adventure for our Grade 4–7s! 🌿🚌 From building rafts to tying knots, our learners grew in confidence, teamwork and curiosity. A huge thank-you to our teachers, Adventure Nature trails and Queens Camp for making it unforgettable. 💚

23/07/2025

🌟 We are bursting with pride at Frances Montessori Farm School! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating three outstanding learners who have made us beam with joy this week:

🏆 Christopher Oosthuizen has been awarded an academic scholarship for Grade 8 at Penryn College! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, Christopher—what an exceptional achievement!

🤸‍♀️ Sande Kholwane and Joah Engelbrecht wowed the nation as they proudly represented Mpumalanga at the South African Acrobatics Championships! Their passion, precision, and perseverance truly inspire us all.

👏 Well done, Christopher, Sande, and Joah! You embody the spirit of excellence that defines our school. We couldn’t be prouder! 💫

13/06/2025

📚✨Today was Book Day at Frances Montessori Farm School! ✨📚

Our Grade R and Grade 1 learners stepped into the magical world of stories today — dressed as their favorite book characters and proudly clutching their most-loved books in hand. From adventurous explorers to curious creatures, our classrooms came alive with imagination, laughter, and the joy of reading!

At Frances Montessori, we believe that a lifelong love of learning begins with a love of books. 📖💫 Through activities like today, we nurture not only literacy but creativity, confidence, and curiosity.

Swipe through the photos and you’ll see: reading isn’t just a skill — it’s an adventure. And today, our little readers were the heroes of their own stories. 🌟

09/06/2025

🌿✨ Calling All Moms, and Dads too! – You're Invited! ✨🌿

Looking for a school that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence? 💡 Come experience the magic of Montessori learning in nature at Frances Montessori Farm School! 🐦📚

🎉 OPEN DAY 2026 – Saturday, August 2 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
From Grade R to Grade 7, we welcome you and your little ones to discover what makes our school so special.

👩‍🏫 Meet our passionate educators and principal

🧠 Explore our vision, mission, and hands-on Montessori method

🧒✨ Fun supervised activities for your child (so you can focus, mama!)

🏡 Tour our beautiful farm-style classrooms

☕️ Relax with refreshments and great company

📍 Farm C6, Katzenberg Farm, Crocodile Gorge Conservancy
(Old Kaapmuiden Road – Mara turnoff off N4)
📞 RSVP by 25 July 2025: +27 662 973 087

Let us know you're coming — we can’t wait to meet you!

💬 Tag a friend who's looking for a school with heart, purpose, and space to grow 🌾

26/03/2025

Helping Your Child Thrive: Insights from Our Grade 1 Parent Workshop

At our recent Grade 1 Parent Feedback Workshop, we shared practical insights into how young children grow and learn. Understanding these developmental milestones can truly empower you as a parent to nurture your child's potential from the very beginning.

Together, we explored five crucial areas that directly shape your child's future success and happiness:

1. Physical Development – Building strong, healthy bodies through active play and coordination exercises.

2. Emotional Development – Fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.

3. Social Development – Encouraging meaningful relationships, teamwork, and effective communication skills.

4. Cognitive Development – Enhancing problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

5. The 10 Principles of Montessori – Proven guidelines to support holistic development through hands-on, child-centered learning.

This workshop highlighted the powerful impact parents and teachers can have when working together. We discussed valuable insights from renowned experts, including Dr. Melodie de Jager of the Mind Moves Institute and pioneering educational methods from Dr. Maria Montessori.

As parents, your involvement is key. By partnering with us, you're actively investing in your child's bright future.

Ready to see how our approach can uniquely support your child? Contact us today to learn more or schedule a personal tour of our Montessori environment.

10/03/2025

🌞 Grade 1 Shines Brightly: Learning about the Power of the Sun! 🌿

This term, our Grade 1 learners had a fantastic journey discovering why the SUN is the most important source of energy on Earth! 🌎✨

🌳 Nature Walk Adventures: We explored the outdoors, collecting fascinating items from nature and classifying them into living and non-living things.

🌱 Alive or Not? (Animate and Inanimate) We learned that living things (animate) need sunlight, water, oxygen, and food, while non-living things (inanimate) don't. But why is sunlight so crucial? Our curious minds were ready to find out!

☕️ Excursion Fun at Sabie Valley Coffee: On an exciting field trip, we saw firsthand the amazing life cycle of the coffee plant—from seed to cup!

🌾 Growing Our Own Beans: We planted bean seeds in class and watched closely, discovering that seeds need sunlight and water to grow into healthy plants.

🐛🦁 Understanding Food Chains: Our exploration deepened as we talked about food chains. Plants depend on sunlight, animals (herbivores) eat plants, and other animals (carnivores and omnivores) eat those animals. We realized that without the sun, none of this could happen!

🌞 The SUN truly gives life! It provides the energy that makes our whole world thrive.
We're excited to keep exploring and learning more together! Stay tuned for more Grade 1 adventures. 🌿💚

12/02/2025

🚀 Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our school's very first robotics class for our Grade 2 and 3 students!

In this innovative program, students will dive into the world of building and programming robots while gaining hands-on experience in key areas like science, technology, engineering, and math—the very fields that fuel modern innovation. Through exciting projects, they'll develop critical problem-solving skills, learn the value of teamwork, and spark their creativity, paving the way for amazing future opportunities.

25/01/2025

🌟 Where Learning Meets Adventure! 🐾

We are a truly unique Montessori school on a farm, offering excellence in education and outdoor exploration for curious, confident learners.

🌾 Why settle for ordinary when your child can thrive in extraordinary? 🌟

Imagine a school where the classroom extends to the outdoors of a bushveld farm—where little hands explore nature, build independence, and develop a lifelong love for learning. 🐓🍎

At Frances Montessori Farm School, we combine academic excellence with outdoor adventure, creating curious, confident learners. 🎓✨ Our Montessori approach is designed to unlock your child’s full potential in an environment that inspires growth and discovery. 🌳🌼

Let’s grow, learn, and thrive—together. 🌱💚

10/01/2025

Meet the Team Behind Frances Montessori Farm School!

At Frances Montessori Farm School, we believe in guiding children on their own unique journeys to discover, explore, and thrive.

Our passionate team of qualified educators, administrators, and support staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing, hands-on environment where every child’s natural curiosity blossoms.

From foundation phase right through to senior primary, each member of our team brings specialized training and genuine enthusiasm for Montessori education. Together, we provide the individualized attention your child needs to grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Why choose Frances Montessori Farm School?

• Certified Expertise: Our dedicated staff hold degrees, diplomas, and certificates recognized by the Department of Education, SACE, SAMA, and HPCSA.

• Farm Environment: The natural setting offers endless opportunities for real-life learning, exploration, and connection to the environment.

• Child-Centered Approach: Montessori principles ensure your child’s interests, pace, and potential are at the heart of every lesson.

• Supportive Community: We embrace open communication, parental involvement, and an inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging.

We invite you to visit, meet our team in person, and discover why Frances Montessori Farm School is the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, and flourish!

For enrollment inquiries or to schedule a tour, call or WhatsApp us at +27 66 297 3087. We can’t wait to welcome your family into ours!

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