A key principle of the Reggio approach, the hundred languages refers to the vast potential children have and each child’s unique view of the world. At Little Saints we give the children as many opportunities as possible to express themselves creatively.

The Atelier is one of the spaces where the children come to express themselves, and they are given time to explore and interact with a variety of materials and media: clay, chalk, pastels, tempura, watercolour, ink and charcoal, to name a few. Their canvas to work on could be anything from a mirror to cardboard, to fabric. The children’s confidence grows with their familiarity with the materials.

In the Atelier we also value process art, open-ended activities designed to celebrate the process of creating something and not the final product itself. This is an essential part of fostering a child's creativity, while developing their fine motor skills and executive functioning. Cognitively, children can compare, predict, plan and problem-solve when in the Atelier. While investigating a wide range of materials, tools and techniques, the children learn how to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas.

Music is also one of the 100 languages. All the children have Music lessons during the week. During Music, they learn basic musical theory through movement and experience. They have fun singing, playing Orff instruments and using their bodies to accompany music.

The Little Saints Sings production at the end of the year highlights the children's musical expertise and talents. Their voices are showcased through their own documentation. This performance is the culmination of their learning throughout the year, elegantly presented in an engaging show.

Children can enhance their gross motor skills with the assistance of the Sports department. Enjoyable activities are crafted to support age-appropriate development in this area. They hop, jump, run, climb, throw, catch, perform wheelbarrow walks and participate in numerous other exercises. During the summer months, they attend swimming lessons in our learn-to-swim pool, as we firmly believe swimming is a vital life skill and every child should be water-safe.

In the library, the children listen to stories and take a book home to read for the week.

We have implemented the globally known Think Equal programme, which is built on the belief in the child as an autonomous, empowered being; the active, constructive learning environment; positive, factual language; the concept of Ubuntu; the process of narrative; and social cognition. These concepts and taught through story books and activities specifically designed for young children.

At the heart of our school lies the chapel, a symbol of the Anglican values and ethos we hold dear. Each week, our children attend Bible Ring, where the Revd imparts inspiring stories from the Bible and they learn beautiful hymns. These special gatherings and celebrations are integral to nurturing their spiritual development and instilling a strong moral foundation.

The children have a well-rounded year full of experiences and learning, nurtured by all the wonderful staff at Little Saints.