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Step into the spotlight! Our Dramatic Arts Program invites students to explore their creativity and build confidence through improvisation, role-playing, movement and storytelling.

Designed for all experience levels, this program helps children express themselves, collaborate with others and bring characters to life. Each session includes dynamic theatre games, voice and movement exercises and scene creation activities that encourage imagination and teamwork.

Students will learn the fundamentals of performance while developing important life skills like communication, empathy and self-expression.

This program is a hands-on engineering program that introduces young learners to the basics of physics and mechanics through playful LEGO building projects. Students will explore how things move, balance and spin. Students will build and test models using levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, gears and suspension.

Projects will include moving vehicles, jumping mechanisms and mechanical games, all designed to make engineering fun.

Our Mandarin program combines engaging language instruction with cultural exploration to help students develop strong listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will learn through interactive games, songs, storytelling, role-playing and cultural activities such as calligraphy, festivals and Chinese poetry.

The curriculum integrates Pin Yin – literally the spelling sound to represent the pronunciation of Chinese characters. We will use textbooks from Jinan University and the People’s Education Press, widely used for new learners, ensuring a strong foundation in both language and cultural understanding.

Let your little ones stretch, giggle and unwind with our fun, story-based after-school yoga program! Designed specifically for CH2/3 students,  this non-competitive class uses imaginative play, movement, yoga poses and simple breathing exercises to help children release their energy in a positive way.

We’ll improve balance, coordination and body awareness while boosting self-esteem and learning basic tools for calm and focus. A perfect way to transition from the school day to home—full of movement, mindfulness and a lot of fun!

Please note only Children’s House 3 students who have been enrolled in the Winter Intermediate 1 Level can continue throughout the Spring Term.

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

For more information contact Mr. Crisan at: icrisan@lauremontschool.ca.

Our Little Chef Explorers program introduces students to the fun and creativity of cooking in a hands-on, age-appropriate way. Each week, children will engage in simple food activities like mixing, decorating and assembling easy snacks while learning about healthy ingredients, kitchen tools and food safety basics.

Through guided exploration, students build confidence, fine motor skills and early food literacy—all while having fun and tasting their creations. It’s playful, educational and designed to be stress-free for our little chefs.

This engaging fitness program supports children’s physical development through joyful, purposeful movement. Each session incorporates playful warm-ups, animal-inspired exercises, such as a

• bear crawl: crawling on hands and feet, keeping the body low to the ground;
• frog jumps: squat down, then jump forward like a frog;
• crab walk: sit on the floor, place hands behind and lift hips to walk like a crab and;
• penguin waddle: walk side to side with feet together, keeping arms out to the side.

In addition to balance and coordination challenges, obstacle courses and cooperative games that build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Classes conclude with gentle stretching and mindful breathing to promote body awareness and well-being. Activities are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive, encouraging and developmentally appropriate, creating a positive environment where children feel motivated, supported and proud of their efforts.

All sessions are kept fun and every activity is playful and encourages a friendly environment.

This program builds upon robotics skills using hands on building with screws/bolts/nuts, focusing on stable structures. This unique snap and nut system, (not snap on) strengthens fine motor skills and hand coordination.

We will introduce students to advanced model building, mechanical concepts and programming logic. Through guided projects, students will explore key STEM topics such as gear ratios, balance, center of gravity, etc.

Each session emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and creativity – helping students apply math and science principles through hands-on design challenges.

This is a hands-on program designed to inspire imagination, self expression and confidence in young learners. The students will explore a wide range of art materials, techniques and sensory experiences.

Students will explore artistic concepts such as lines, shapes, textures, colours and techniques. Children will experiment with painting, collage, modeling, soft sculpture and paper construction.

Throughout the program, the students will create meaningful , hands-on projects such as painting, paper mosaics, clay creatures, yarn painting and a handmade plush toy.

This  dance program combines the fundamental skills and progressions of contemporary dances of hip-hop and jazz.

The main aspects of each dance are covered. Fun and choreographed dances are done with a performance at the end of the sessions! We apply the 5-Star TAC Development to all of our programs.

In Dance, this system focuses on tracking progress in elements such as coordination, rhythm, choreography and expression — serving as comprehensive progress that celebrates each child’s growth throughout the term.

Big ideas start with small hands! Inventor Series: Mini Maker invites learners to explore the world of invention through hands-on building and creative problem-solving.

In this program, children are introduced to the safe and responsible use of real tools, including hammers and screwdrivers, using age appropriate equipment and close instructor guidance. Through structured projects and open-ended building challenges, students work with wood, cardboard, 3D printed parts and a variety of construction materials to design, build, test and improve their creation, such as wind-up elastic toys, moving vehicles and windmills.

Each session focuses on developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness and early problem-solving, while nurturing STEAM skills, engineering thinking and design thinking, all within a safe, creative and exploratory environment.

Our Mandarin program combines engaging language instruction with cultural exploration to help students develop strong listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will learn through interactive games, songs, storytelling, role-playing and cultural activities such as calligraphy, festivals and Chinese poetry.

The curriculum integrates Pin Yin – literally the spelling sound to represent the pronunciation of Chinese characters. We will use textbooks from Jinan University and the People’s Education Press, widely used for new learners, ensuring a strong foundation in both language and cultural understanding.

Please note only Children’s House 3 students who have been enrolled in the Winter Intermediate 1 Level can continue throughout the Spring Term.

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

For more information contact Mr. Crisan at: icrisan@lauremontschool.ca.

Students will become Junior Adventurers as they travel into the scientific world! Investigating light and shadows , properties of our oceans and freshwater lakes through exciting experiments with liquids.

An analysis of different natural environments such as sea,sand, birds, water and rainbows will bring children to learn about their responsibilities to the natural world. Each week your child will bring home an activity that they have completed. All brought to you by Crayola and Mad Science.

In the Spring Level, your child will continue to learn that needs in life cost money and that businesses earn money.

Your child will run a fun (pretend) egg farm – raising chickens and gathering and selling the eggs – to earn money. The students will further hone their money math skills by managing and spending money at Walter’s FUNtastic Flower Shop! Your child will continue to manage his/her own piggy bank account at Walter’s FUNtastic Bank with fun bank transactions. With these lessons and activities, your child will gain hands-on experience comfortably dealing with Canadian coins and bills.

In addition to your child receiving a KMCents Certificate of this level, special memos are sent to you, the Chief Financial Parent, with tips on how to enhance money lessons at home.

This hands-on STEM program invites young learners to engage in open-ended building and design challenges that encourage experimentation, problem solving and collaboration.

Using age – appropriate tools, simple coding concepts and robotics materials, students explore how things move, connect, light up and work together. Activities include building structures, creating moving models, experimenting with basic circuits, designing simple machines and bringing ideas to life through guided coding experiences.

This program emphasizes learning by doing. Children are encouraged to test ideas, make adjustments, and try again. This helps build resilience, confidence, and critical thinking skills along the way.

Best of all, students take home their finished creations to share at home.

The J Stixx Percussion Music after-school program brings the joy of rhythm, movement and music to young learners in a high-energy, hands-on experience!

Through playful drumming and percussion activities, children strengthen hand-eye coordination, motor skills and muscle memory while exploring creative self-expression. Each session blends movement, rhythm games and interactive music-making to build focus, confidence and body awareness.

Learning about percussion from around the world in an interactive and fun way provides kids with further appreciation. Students learn to feel the beat, move with purpose and express themselves through sound and motion — all while having fun and working as a team.

More than just music, J Stixx helps kids connect their minds and bodies, develop rhythm and coordination and leave every session feeling confident, creative and in tune with themselves.

Our Martial Arts program is presented by Master Pak Chan, Chief instructor of the A.I.M.A.. The “Kids that KICK” program goes beyond martial arts. It builds focus, confidence and respect in a fun, high-energy setting.

Kids learn to sharpen their concentration, believe in themselves and treat others with kindness and understanding. Every class keeps them moving, learning and growing, while also teaching discipline and teamwork in a positive environment.

These lessons don’t stop at the gym. Parents often notice better focus in school, higher grades and stronger relationships at home. Kids leave each class feeling proud, motivated and ready to take on new challenges, all while having a great time learning to kick with purpose.

Mastering even the simplest piece of music requires focus and patience. In a world where the touch of a button or finger swipe brings an immediate response, piano lessons help your child to develop a healthy work ethic and an understanding of the idea of delayed gratification. Learning to play the piano promotes cognitive skills such as memory development, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.

The Lauremont School piano program aims to encourage an ‘I can do it’ feeling and build self-esteem. Monthly performance classes provide a platform where students can share their talents and enjoy a social connection with other musicians, and develop presentation skills.

The curriculum is drawn from a variety of source materials from classical to jazz/popular, depending upon where the student gravitates to.  Students wanting to follow the path towards mastering classical music must have an acoustic piano in the home.

For more information please email Lori Cotton: LCotton@lauremontschool.ca
Lori Cotton has 45 years of experience teaching piano. Her classically trained students are regular recipients of awards and scholarships from music festivals and receive First Class Honours, and Honours with Distinction on RCM examinations

This program is a hands-on technology class where students learn how things like simple computers and electronics work by building and experimenting with them. Children use kid-friendly tools called Micro:Bit and Arduino, which help them learn basic coding and how electronic parts work together.

Students do not just watch or listen—they actively create projects. For example, they may program LED lights to turn on and off using a breadboard, use switches to activate or deactivate simple devices and learn how basic electronic parts work together with code. They learn by trying out ideas, fixing mistakes and observing how their projects work in real life.

No previous coding or electronics experience is needed. The program is designed for beginners and focuses on creativity, problem-solving and having fun while learning new skills.

Inspire hands-on exploration with a program designed to bring electricity to life through exploration, creativity and real engineering challenges.

Students dive into a wide range of foundational electrical concepts—including magnetism, static electricity, circuitry, conductivity and more. Using our EFK Engineering Design Process to Explore, Discover, Illuminate, learners transform abstract ideas into hands‑on understanding as they build, test and troubleshoot like real engineers.

Program highlights include:

• Snap Circuits
• Motorized electrical cars
• Conductors & insulators investigations
• Magnetic race track
• Parallel paper‑circuit light‑up projects

This engaging program sparks imagination, strengthens problem‑solving skills and empowers students to understand the electrical world around them through fun, meaningful, hands-on learning.

Mad Science brings hands-on, inquiry-based STEM learning to life through engaging experiments and interactive challenges. Designed to spark curiosity and build confidence, each session invites students to explore science, technology, engineering and math. Students will investigate topics such as:

• Chemistry (mixing solutions, reactions and separations)
• Physics (motion, forces, energy and gravity)
• Technology and Engineering (robotics, sound, light and automation)
• Energy and  Power (renewable and non-renewable sources)

Programs emphasize problem-solving, creativity and teamwork, while reinforcing core scientific concepts through hands-on experimentation. Activities are highly interactive and designed to build scientific understanding and excitement for learning. 

This Leadership and Public Speaking program teaches students the principles of public speaking, modern leadership and success principles. We work on promoting each student’s talent and potential and making them aware of their abilities. Students will focus on goal setting, productivity, prioritizing and mind mapping, all delivered through fun and engaging activities.

In our programming students learn the principles of learning and the importance of continually improving and learn to be 100% responsible for their success, understand and find their life passions, learn positive success habits such as journaling and goal setting, learn social empathy and the principles of active listening and actively engage in this during class. The Leadership and Public Speaking program is designed for both new and returning students, challenging each student to get to the next level in their progression.

**Prerequisite – Rook Level

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

For more information contact Mr. Crisan at: icrisan@lauremontschool.ca.

Drum Play Connect is a fun, interactive program that introduces children to rhythm and drumming as a way to build confidence, connection and self expression. Through playful rhythm games, simple mindfulness activities, movement and group drumming, students will explore how sound and rhythm can help them feel calm, focused and connected.

Children will have the opportunity to express their feelings, release energy in a positive way and experience the joy of making music together. Drums and percussion instruments are provided and activities are designed to be age-appropriate and engaging for young rhythm makers.

This program supports emotional awareness, wellbeing, teamwork, listening skills and creativity – all while having fun and making music as a community.

Future Millionaires is a high-energy, entrepreneurial program designed to spark a lifelong love for money, business thinking and real-world independence. Through fun activities, storytelling, challenges and creative problem-solving, students explore how money works and how entrepreneurs turn ideas into value.

Each session introduces simple, easy-to-understand financial concepts — such as earning money, spending wisely, saving for goals and basic investing ideas — all presented in an accessible, hands-on way. Students learn how money moves in everyday life and how good decisions help it grow.

Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the program. Children brainstorm business ideas, design simple products or services, explore what makes a business successful and learn how creativity and smart choices can turn opportunities into real results.

Future Millionaires Club builds confidence, curiosity and an enthusiastic relationship with money. It gives students the mindset and early skills to think like young entrepreneurs — ready to create, innovate and take charge of their financial futures.

Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe.

Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

VEX GO  is a new hands-on STEM program that introduces students to foundational engineering concepts through modular building and design. Using gears, simple machines and moving parts, students explore  stability, motion and basic mechanics, while developing logical thinking and problem solving skills. Through  project based learning, students engage in planning, building, testing and refining models. Structured challenges and open ended exploration, encourage persistence, curiosity and an understanding of how systems and simple machines function. This program places a strong emphasis on age appropriate engineering, thoughtful design challenges and its ability to support logical thinking and curiosity through hands-on learning.

**Prerequisite – Master Level

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

For more information contact Mr. Crisan at: icrisan@lauremontschool.ca.

Build, experiment and bring your ideas to life in this fun and supportive learning program. From electricity and magnetism to simple machines, 3D design and 3D printing, students explore key STEM concepts by creating meaningful, hands-on maker projects. Along the way, they design and build exciting creations such as a table clock, car hoisting lift, lighted lighthouse, rubber band inertia cars and more.

The best part, each student gets to take home their finished creations!

Get ready to have fun and take your fitness to the next level!

Our youth fitness program is designed for all levels of fitness and we focus on improving total body strength by working with our own body weight, rubber bands, stability balls and more. You will challenge yourself with exciting cardiovascular exercises such as box jumps, ladder training and partner cardio and strength exercises. Flexibility training is present in every session and we finish all workouts with competitive challenges. 

Sportsmanship, confidence building and life skills are taught in every class.

This program is an excellent way to introduce fitness to your life and to take your fitness to new heights.

Give your child the best of both worlds with a dynamic program that blends Robotics & Coding with Civil Engineering. This dual‑experience program delivers the perfect balance of creativity, problem‑solving and real‑world engineering skills.

Robotics & Coding: Students dive into the exciting world of automated transportation as they learn how to program, build and operate their own automated systems. It’s an engaging mix of fun challenges and foundational STEM learning that boosts confidence and sparks innovation. Some examples of activities are: Simulating Earthquake, Automated Construction Trucks and Automated Flood Gates.

Civil Engineering: This program will teach students the foundations of civil engineering as they explore concepts, such as tension and compression, structurally strong geometric shapes and the importance of a strong foundation and core. Through hands-on building and design activities, students explore the engineering behind skyscrapers, roads, tunnels, bridges and more.

They’ll experiment, create and discover what it takes to design strong, stable structures—just like real engineers.

Unlock your child’s creativity and build valuable lifelong skills in the Sewing Studio program.

The main objective is to inspire creativity, self-expression and sustainability through the art of textiles. Students will learn the fundamental skills of sewing by completing guided projects using custom patterns while being encouraged to design their own unique ideas.

We place a strong emphasis on upcycling, using fabric scraps and discarded notions to transform old materials into new, eco-conscious creations. Students will explore both mindful hand-stitching and the excitement of machine sewing (for ages 8+), all while practicing teamwork and honing their problem-solving abilities.

With a low instructor-to-student ratio and a supportive, mixed-age environment, every student receives the personalized attention needed to cultivate their confidence and creative voice.

**Prerequisite – Master Level

The Chess Club is under the supervision of F.I.D.E. Chess Master, Mr. Ioan Crisan, who has been teaching chess at Lauremont School for over 20 years.

For more information contact Mr. Crisan at: icrisan@lauremontschool.ca.

Our Dance Program is a wonderful journey into movement, gently guiding students through the foundational skills and beautiful expressions of contemporary hip-hop and jazz. It’s about discovering how these two vibrant styles can complement one another.

We explore the main elements of each dance form, creating a space where rhythm, self-expression, and body awareness naturally unfold. Through fun, thoughtful choreography, students connect with the music and learn how their bodies can tell a story. This exploration culminates in a proud performance where everyone shares what they’ve learned with grace.

To encourage growth, we use the special 5-Star TAC Development System. This system provides students with five helpful milestones—each with clear, kind guidelines—to reflect on their progress. It’s a tool for self-discovery, allowing each student to understand their own strengths and curiously pursue their next level of personal achievement in a supportive setting.

Inventor Series: SPARK, is designed for students in Grades 1 to 3 to explore the world of making, through hands-on projects that spark curiosity and creativity.

Each class features a unique focus, giving students the chance to explore engineering challenges, 3D design and printing or creative building experiments. Example projects include designing and 3D printing a magnetic creation, building an airplane launcher or constructing a marble run. These hands-on experiences help students develop STEAM skills, design thinking and collaborative problem-solving, all in a fun and engaging environment.

As students grow more confident with their ideas, they are introduced to age appropriate woodworking tools, including hammers and screwdrivers, under careful instructor guidance. Using these tools, learners bring their creations to life, testing, refining and experimenting while strengthening fine motor skills, spatial reasoning and creative confidence.

The primary focus of the Mind–Body Creative Wellness Program is to help students develop practical life skills, such as emotional awareness, self-regulation, stress management and focus, in a fun, creative and age-appropriate way. The program emphasizes choice, creativity and experimentation, allowing students to develop resilience and coping strategies naturally, without pressure, performance expectations, or the need to share personal experiences.

Through expressive art, optional creative journaling, gentle movement and simple breathwork techniques, students are guided to explore  thoughts, emotions and creativity in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Through playful exploration and guided activities, students build emotional awareness, confidence, focus and practical self-regulation skills.

The Mind–Body Creative Wellness Program offers students a meaningful opportunity to build lifelong skills while engaging in activities that are enjoyable, creative and accessible. The program complements academic learning by supporting students’ emotional and social development in a positive and engaging way.

This program is the perfect opportunity for students to learn how to be fantastic cooks and healthy-minded eaters for life! Each week focuses on a different recipe with a unique theme, transforming popular favourites into nutritious masterpieces.

Students don’t just follow recipes; they master foundational culinary skills like prepping, timing, balancing flavors and plating. Crucially, they learn the nutritional principles behind every dish, gaining a thorough understanding of healthy eating habits. All classes are conducted in a safe, nut-free environment. We focus on a healthy emphasis on everyone’s favorite food, utilizing smart swaps to boost nutrition and fun! 

Classes maintain a strong emphasis on safety and operating with prevention and cut-safe tools and equipment.

In VEX IQ Robotics , students will work in teams to design, build and program robots that solve hands-on challenges. Using motors, sensors and simple coding, students test ideas,learn from mistakes and improve their designs as they progress. 

Students will build a Robot with a standard 2-motor drivetrain that can move forward/reverse and turn. They will build on this foundation and add Touch LEDs, Optical Sensors, Distance Sensors and a Bumper Switch. In the next transition they will learn to attach a fully usable claw attachment and robotic arm.

The program builds problem solving skills, logical thinking and teamwork, while giving students a fun, practical introduction to engineering and robotics.

Step into Art Genius, a comprehensive, hands-on program where young artists thoughtfully explore a dynamic world of creativity through painting, sculpting and mixed-media design.

Students will gain experience with a sophisticated variety of artistic mediums, including rich acrylics, subtle watercolors and malleable clay, to create works across different styles: detailed portraits, beautiful landscapes, classic still life compositions and imaginative abstract pieces that reflect their distinctive vision.

From creation to presentation, every class emphasizes not just the act of making art, but the process of presenting it. Students will develop confidence and pride as they learn to curate their work, arrange visually engaging displays and articulate the meaning behind their creations with classmates. Through guided instruction and exciting technical challenges, students develop essential skills: a keen eye for detail, mastery of mediums and the powerful ability to express complex ideas through art.

By the end of the program, each student’s finished artwork contributes to a highly anticipated mini-exhibition—transforming the classroom into a gallery and empowering every student as an accomplished Art Genius.

This coding program introduces learners to coding logic and algorithmic thinking. Students will learn that coding is not just typing on a computer, but giving clear instructions, solving problems step by step and teaching a system what to do. Students will develop logical and structured thinking,independent problem solving, cause and effect, focus, patience and confidence. This program will help prepare students for future coding tools.

Mastering even the simplest piece of music requires focus and patience. In a world where the touch of a button or finger swipe brings an immediate response, piano lessons help your child to develop a healthy work ethic and an understanding of the idea of delayed gratification. Learning to play the piano promotes cognitive skills such as memory development, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills.

The Lauremont School piano program aims to encourage an ‘I can do it’ feeling and build self-esteem. Monthly performance classes provide a platform where students can share their talents and enjoy a social connection with other musicians, and develop presentation skills.

The curriculum is drawn from a variety of source materials from classical to jazz/popular, depending upon where the student gravitates to.  Students wanting to follow the path towards mastering classical music must have an acoustic piano in the home.

For more information please email Lori Cotton: LCotton@lauremontschool.ca
Lori Cotton has 45 years of experience teaching piano. Her classically trained students are regular recipients of awards and scholarships from music festivals and receive First Class Honours, and Honours with Distinction on RCM examinations