Cooler days in Arizona give our Primary and Toddler students the first taste of wonderful year-end traditions: the annual Pumpkin Hunt, and Petting Zoo at Primary! The students had already been anticipating this day for a while now. Older, returning students are quick to remind everyone what a great time it is. Once the pumpkins…
During your observation at Khalsa, you will notice many different purposeful activities which are self-directed and self-chosen, and some that are teacher expected when a student is not choosing on his/her own. There is a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere and a spontaneous interest in work. You may note varying degrees of concentration as well as social…
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AT KHALSA “Peace is what every human being is craving for. And it can be brought about by humanity through the child” -Maria Montessori A tireless advocate of peace through education and a two time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize (1949 and 1950), Maria Montessori’s teachings of peace are…
Isabella Horning Graduate of Khalsa Montessori School and Bioscience High School, Phoenix, Arizona. I don’t remember every moment at Khalsa, but I have a vivid memory of sitting right where you are today, six years ago. I know you’re all sweating (quite literally) to finish those tearful hugs goodbye and move onto to the next…
Isaac March Graduate of Khalsa Montessori School and North High School, Phoenix, Arizona. Attending Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Students, friends, teachers, administrator, and parents, welcome. You are graduating from the 6th grade. In most schools that’s not a real big deal. As we all know at Khalsa, it is a… well I don’t want…
Here at Khalsa, we love to see how our students use Montessori skills and habits they’ve learned to strive and succeed, even after leaving the school. Kellen Vu, a Khalsa alumni, was recently recognized as one of the Arizona 18 Under 18 Junior Achievement Award winners. He now attends ASA and is making positive changes…
Happy Earth Day to the Khalsa family! As you go into this special weekend and participate in Earth Day celebrations, the students have warmed up today by sharing ways in which they can contribute towards a sustainable future; turn off lights or equipment when not in use, turn off the tap when washing dishes or…