We have a special way of celebrating children’s birthdays at School.

Each term parents will have the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress individually with the Director and teachers. If, at any other time parents would like to discuss anything with the Director, appointments can be made for after school hours. (12.00 noon) School reports will be given at the end of the year.

The School will generally follow the term and holiday dates of the Seychellois schools. Click here for this year's School Calendar.

If your child has a fever, or any signs of contagious illness, kindly keep him at home until he is well. If your child develops signs of sickness at school, you will be contacted immediately, so that parents would be able to take him home to a quiet environment. In case of accidents, our first aid trained teachers will take care of your children, until medical advice can be sought, and parents informed. If children are found with head lice they will be asked to remain at home until they have been treated and the nits and lice gone. Children will not be allowed to school with antibiotics for the first four days of the course.

If parents feel that they have any skills or hobbies that they could share with the school and children, it would be most welcomed.

Parent communication is done through: Termly face to face Parent/Teacher meetings Open Days Through the website/digital platform Transparent Classroom, sharing of photographs and information to celebrate the children’s learning and progression through the curriculum. Parent Workshops Family Fundays Friends of the Children’s House - is a group of active parents who give their time to help organize fund raising activities, support the staff in many ways and generally provide a helping hand when they can. Any parents can be a member and offer their help. Meetings are generally held once per month. Community Projects. Each term the staff organize a variety of Community Projects, involving the children in activities outside school. If parents feel that they have any skills or hobbies that they could share with the school and children, it would be most welcomed. Parent participation is very much encouraged.

Every child attending school is required to wear a school uniform. This is designed to make life easier for parents, staff and ultimately the children. Please make sure that your child comes to school each day wearing a clean, clearly named uniform.

The children’s health and diet are carefully monitored by the staff. Morning snacks consist of fresh local fruit and other snack options; cornflakes, crackers, yoghurt or bread sandwiches, provided and prepared at school. Lunch is provided by a catering company.

If your child is to be collected by someone other than yourself or spouse, please inform the staff.

'Friends of the Children's House' is a group of active parents who give their time to help organize fund raising activities, support the staff in many ways and generally provide a helping hand when they can. Any parents can be a member and offer their help. Meetings are generally held once per month.

‘The Little Snapper Wildlife Club’ actively participates in National events and projects, to help raise the children’s awareness of the environment and nurture their inherent attachment to nature. The school also put together their own Little Snapper Cookery Book on sale at the Duty Free Shop

Parent Workshops will be held once per term, so that parents may have a clear understanding of what and how their children are being taught in the school. They cover specific aspects of the Montessori philosophy. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their child’s education, and to be part of the school.

Each term the staff organize a variety of Community Projects, involving the children in activities outside school, making links with different organizations such as the School for the Exceptional Child, the President’s Village etc. Through the termly Craft Fair, children also learn how to raise money for those that are less fortunate than themselves; wheel chairs, book corners for the hospital, learning materials for a local child minder are some of the projects already covered.

The Children’s House follows the Montessori philosophy of learning, based on self-directed activity, hands on learning and collaborative play. Through teacher observation, careful plans are created to follow the child’s needs and interests. Children work individually, in groups or with the teacher. Each classroom is designed to meet the needs of a specific age range Preschool (2.5 to 6 years) Lower Primary School (6 to 9 years) Upper Primary School (9 to 12 years). Maria Montessori observed that children learn best in a non-competitive environment, where self-motivated children form positive images of themselves as confident successful people. The curriculum flows continuously from Preschool to Primary, as children progress, learn and develop their achievements form the foundations for later learning. The specifically designed Montessori materials are used by the children to gain deep understandings, all of which are closely linked to the British National Curriculum

Extra Curricular Activities include swimming, dance, athletics, music and singing, art class, rugby, gymnastics, French and Creole.

If children bring toys to school it often leads to disappointment and resentment. So please no toys.