Randpark Ridge Montessori

29/07/2026

25/07/2026

🎨 Thomas Gainsborough was a famous artist of the Enlightenment period. 🌳 He loved painting beautiful landscapes, but most people at the time wanted portraits of themselves and their families. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 To earn a living, Gainsborough painted portraits, often including lovely countryside backgrounds because he enjoyed painting nature so much. 🖼️ This week our Grade 2-3's studied and recreated one of his landscape paintings, learning how Gainsborough approached these types of works. 🎨 We also developed skills in judging space and combining colours, etc. Some of his most famous works include The Blue Boy 💙 and Mr and Mrs Andrews. 👒

19/05/2026

This is exactly why RRM remains a screen-free school. ✏️📚
Research continues to show that handwriting activates the brain in ways typing simply cannot. Writing by hand strengthens memory, understanding, focus, and learning because children are actively processing information instead of just copying it.
At RRM, we choose physical books, paper, pencils, reading, and writing experiences that develop the whole brain — not just fast fingers on a keyboard.
Sometimes the slower road truly is the better one. 🌱

Read more here: This is exactly why RRM remains a screen-free school. ✏️📚

Research continues to show that handwriting activates the brain in ways typing simply cannot. Writing by hand strengthens memory, understanding, focus, and learning because children are actively processing information instead of just copying it.

At RRM, we choose physical books, paper, pencils, reading, and writing experiences that develop the whole brain — not just fast fingers on a keyboard.

Sometimes the slower road truly is the better one. 🌱

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18/05/2026

Grade 5s are getting fired up to speak up against plastic pollution! 💪🌍🗣️
Future change-makers in action ✨♻️

15/05/2026

Today we kicked off our annual Study Methods & Learning Style Workshop with our Grade 4–7 learners! 📚✨
In collaboration with , our learners have officially started an exciting academic ROAD TRIP towards improving their academic coping skills and study habits. 🚗🛣️
Today’s workshop focused on important skills such as goal setting, time management, and the 6 Steps of the Learning Process ( ). We also added another summary method to our growing study toolbox! 🧠✍️
What a fun and meaningful way to prepare for the upcoming exams! 🌟

14/05/2026

🗺️✨ Learning through play in Grade R–1! ✨🗺️
As part of our Community Theme, our learners took part in a fun and interactive map skills activity led by Teacher Tumi 👩🏽‍🏫💛
Pictures of shared community spaces were placed around a maze, and learners were challenged to work together to find the correct destination! 🤝 Blindfolded learners had to listen carefully while their partners guided them through the maze using directions and arrows ⬅️➡️⬆️⬇️
This exciting activity helped develop:
🧠 Problem-solving skills
👂 Listening skills
🗣️ Communication
🤝 Teamwork
🧭 Early map and direction skills

Learning becomes so meaningful when children can move and explore together! 🌟

13/05/2026

📚✨ A day in the life of a Grade 2–3 student! ✨📚 Today was another fun-filled day of learning and creativity! 🎉
Our learners explored 📏 Measurement, learnt all about coordinating conjunctions ✍️, and got creative by created their own Totem Poles 🎨🪶 as part of our North America theme. Now they know 🤔 that Totem Poles were traditionally found in Western Canada, North America! 🍁🌎
Learning through hands-on activities makes every day an adventure! 💛

11/05/2026

Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impact. 💛
One of our learners, Hayley, left this sweet little note for Teacher Thandi to thank her for cleaning the classroom. Her spelling may still be developing, but her kindness and gratitude shine through so beautifully. 🥹✨
Moments like these remind us that we are not only growing young minds, but also nurturing caring hearts. Well done, Hayley! 🌼

07/05/2026

⚡️ This week’s Preschool theme is Electricity!
Our little ones are learning, in a fun and simple way, what electricity is and how it helps us every day 💡 From turning on lights to watching TV, they’re exploring how things work around them.
We are also talking about staying safe — learning that plugs, wires, and electrical things are not for little hands 🚫🔌
Through play, stories, and activities, we are building early understanding in a fun and age-appropriate way 🌷

05/05/2026

Time management is your best friend during exams ⏰✨
Start early, plan smart, and give your brain the time it needs to store and recall information effectively 📚🧠
When you prepare in advance, you don’t just study - you reduce anxiety and build confidence 💪
Break your work into manageable chunks, set realistic goals, and stick to a schedule. Small, consistent effort always beats last-minute cramming 🚀
Be intentional. Be organised. Be a PLANNING GURU🗂️🔥
We are already SO proud of all our wonderful students!