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Together School transforms after-school hours into adventures that matter. We blend the wisdom of proven pedagogiesāMontessori's independence, Reggio's creativity, Forest School's resilienceāwith the tools of tomorrow, creating learning that's both timeless and future-ready.
š Guiding Principles
Learn by Doing
Projects over worksheets. Real problems over textbook exercises. Children build, create, fail, and try againādeveloping mastery through practice.
Learn Together
Mixed ages, multiple mentors. Children learn from peers, parents, retirees, and experts. Everyone teaches, everyone learns.
Learn What Matters
Future-ready skills through today's adventures. Critical thinking through treasure hunts. Coding through game creation. Leadership through real responsibility.
Branded like Apple, structured like Montessori 3.0
š§± Core Curriculum Pillars
Academic Core
English, humanities, maths and science through real problems.
Personal Mastery
Emotional literacy, mindfulness, self-motivation.
Physical Literacy
Movement, sports, nutrition
Creative Arts
Voice, imagination and artistic expression
Maker Skills
Hands-on problem-solving with real tools and materials
Life Skills
Independence through cooking, budgeting, and household management
Digital & AI
Safe, critical, creative use of tech
Entrepreneurship
Design thinking, micro-businesses, real audiences.
Culture & Citizenship
Local roots, global awareness, purposeful action
Core Competencies
Self-awareness & emotional regulation
Check-ins, mindfulness practices, and reflection journals help children understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.
Critical thinking & problem-solving
Real-world challenges, Socratic questioning, and design thinking projects teach children to analyze, evaluate, and create solutions.
Communication & collaboration
Mixed-age groups, peer teaching, and community presentations build confident speakers and empathetic team players.
Creativity & innovation
Open-ended projects, artistic expression, and maker spaces encourage original thinking and creative risk-taking.
Resilience & adaptability
Learning through failure, changing environments, and unexpected challenges builds mental toughness and flexibility.
Ethics & integrity
Real responsibility, moral reasoning discussions, and community service develop strong character and principled decision-making.
Systems thinking
Interdisciplinary projects and community connections help children see patterns, relationships, and big-picture perspectives.
Cultural competence
Local community engagement and global awareness activities foster respect, understanding, and inclusive thinking.
š Outcome Goals
Instead of traditional test scores, we measure:
Confidence
MeasuredSelf-reporting, public presentations, peer feedback
Emotional Intelligence
MeasuredRoleplays, group projects, reflection journals
Real-world Skills
MeasuredBusiness launched, meal cooked, budget managed
Mastery, not memorisation
MeasuredMastery transcripts, portfolio reviews
Readiness for Future
MeasuredCollege or career aligned projects, AI fluency
šš½āāļøāā”ļø How We Learn: Sprint-Based Challenges
Every 4-6 weeks, we dive into a new real-world challenge. Children learn by doing, fail safely, and build genuine confidence.
Week 1-2: Explore
Understand the challenge, build teams, investigate ideas
Week 3-4: Create
Design solutions, make prototypes, test ideas
Week 5-6: Share
Present, celebrate learning, reflect on growth
Every sprint culminates in something tangible: a garden planted, a business launched, a performance staged, a problem solved.
Core Competencies in Every Sprint: Critical thinking ā¢ Creativity ā¢ Communication ā¢ Collaboration ā¢ Character ā¢ Cultural awareness ā¢ Confidence ā¢ Self-regulation
What this means for your child
Confidence and capability that compounds. Progress isn't measured in grades but in growing independence, teamwork, deepening curiosity, and real accomplishments.
Confidence
Self-reporting, public presentations, peer feedback
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy, group projects, reflection journals
Real-world Skills
Business launches, civic actions, project management
Mastery, not memorization
Mastery transcripts, portfolio reviews
Readiness for Future
College or career, apprenticeships, IB Ready
Frequently Asked Questions š¤
Everything you need to know about Together School and how it works.