Awards Night for Montessori
Montessori Centre International Graduation Ceremony &MEAB Awards, December 2nd 2011
MCI graduates, families and Montessori schools that achieved MEAB accreditation during the Autumn of 2011 gathered at the Institute of Education, University of London on Friday 2nd to celebrate their achievements.
It was a delight to see over 100 students, from many backgrounds and cultures, so happy and positive about their achievements.
The guest speaker on the night was Professor Mick Waters who currently works with primary schools in the Black Country. He is also one of the founder members of the Children’s University and as Chief Education Officer in Manchester supported the introduction of the Montessori approach at Gorton Mount Primary school.
Following a welcome by Barbara Isaacs, Academic Director of Montessori Centre International, Professor Waters, shared some of his research and encouraged the audience to consider how children learn and how adults can engage with them to make the learning exciting and relevant to their interests.
He shared some delightful anecdotes from primary school children who were interviewed about their achievements which included looking after animals and achieving in sport. Their colourful comments highlighted the significant role extracurricular activity plays in helping children excel at school.
Dr. Martin Bradley the chair of the Montessori Schools’ Association introduced the MEAB accreditation awards. Among the MEAB schools to receive their plaques on the night were the Gulf Montessori Schools in Dubai and Kuwait, their principal and co-owner Mrs Hala Roumani came to London to receive the plaques personally.
Recognition of the quality of Montessori provision in the two Gulf nurseries reflects the consistently high standards of Montessori teacher training Mrs Roumani and her team deliver on behalf of MCI in Dubai.
Mrs Roumani must be congratulated on the Centre’s recent success in gaining recognition in the UAE for the MCI International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy. You can find out more about Mrs Roumani’s achievement throughout the latest issue of Montessori International magazine (http://www.montessori.org.uk/magazine-and-jobs)
The Bloomfield Awards, offered to MCI graduates in memory of Mrs Ruth Bloomfield the founder of the Maria Montessori School in Exeter and a trustee of Montessori St. Nicholas Charity, were introduced by Philip Bujak, the CEO of the charity and presented by Wendy Compson, one of the trustees. The recipients were Maria Coetzee, Kathryn Gardner and Rabia Ali.
The celebrations continued well into the evening and everyone at Montessori St Nicholas, MCI and MEAB wish the accredited schools and graduates every success in their future work with children.
Montessori Centre International Graduation Ceremony &MEAB Awards, December 2nd 2011
MCI graduates, families and Montessori schools that achieved MEAB accreditation during the Autumn of 2011 gathered at the Institute of Education, University of London on Friday 2nd to celebrate their achievements.
It was a delight to see over 100 students, from many backgrounds and cultures, so happy and positive about their achievements.
The guest speaker on the night was Professor Mick Waters who currently works with primary schools in the Black Country. He is also one of the founder members of the Children’s University and as Chief Education Officer in Manchester supported the introduction of the Montessori approach at Gorton Mount Primary school.
Following a welcome by Barbara Isaacs, Academic Director of Montessori Centre International, Professor Waters, shared some of his research and encouraged the audience to consider how children learn and how adults can engage with them to make the learning exciting and relevant to their interests.
He shared some delightful anecdotes from primary school children who were interviewed about their achievements which included looking after animals and achieving in sport. Their colourful comments highlighted the significant role extracurricular activity plays in helping children excel at school.
Dr. Martin Bradley the chair of the Montessori Schools’ Association introduced the MEAB accreditation awards. Among the MEAB schools to receive their plaques on the night were the Gulf Montessori Schools in Dubai and Kuwait, their principal and co-owner Mrs Hala Roumani came to London to receive the plaques personally.
Recognition of the quality of Montessori provision in the two Gulf nurseries reflects the consistently high standards of Montessori teacher training Mrs Roumani and her team deliver on behalf of MCI in Dubai.
Mrs Roumani must be congratulated on the Centre’s recent success in gaining recognition in the UAE for the MCI International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy. You can find out more about Mrs Roumani’s achievement throughout the latest issue of Montessori International magazine (http://www.montessori.org.uk/magazine-and-jobs)
The Bloomfield Awards, offered to MCI graduates in memory of Mrs Ruth Bloomfield the founder of the Maria Montessori School in Exeter and a trustee of Montessori St. Nicholas Charity, were introduced by Philip Bujak, the CEO of the charity and presented by Wendy Compson, one of the trustees. The recipients were Maria Coetzee, Kathryn Gardner and Rabia Ali.
The celebrations continued well into the evening and everyone at Montessori St Nicholas, MCI and MEAB wish the accredited schools and graduates every success in their future work with children.
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