~ Loris Malaguzzi
At Maara House, we believe that childhood should include plenty of time to rest, play, and simply be. Rather than filling afternoons with endless extra murals, we integrate intramurals into our daily school programme, giving children the opportunity to explore new interests and skills during the school day itself.
These activities are woven into the rhythm of learning, encouraging creativity, movement, and joyful connection — all without extending the school day.
Our intra-murals include: Sport – with Sportshub (netball, tennis, cricket, hockey, touch rugby); Experibuddies with Suzy (STEAM learning), daily mindfulness and Music with the Mobile Music Academy (drums, vocal, body percussion, marimba and ukulele)
For children who wish to explore even more, Maara House offers a diverse range of exciting extramural activities run by skilled external facilitators. These activities evolve each term, guided by the seasons and the children’s interests, ensuring fresh inspiration and variety throughout the year.
Current offerings include:
Capoeira, Young Engineers, Spanish, Drama, Chess Club, Clay Club, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Tinkering, and Forest School.
Each extramural invites children to try something new, build confidence, and express themselves in creative and dynamic ways — all while having fun and connecting with their peers.
Every Friday at Maara House is an opportunity to step beyond the classroom and into the wider world. Field trips are a key part of our weekly rhythm and an essential extension of our learning approach. They broaden the educational experience and make learning deeply relevant and meaningful for every child by offering children the chance to connect the dots between what they explore in the classroom and the real world around them. These experiences bring concepts to life — helping children see, touch, and engage with what they’re learning in ways that spark lasting curiosity and understanding.
From nature walks and museum visits to farms, workshops, and community projects, each outing is thoughtfully chosen to support our learning themes and nurture a sense of wonder about the world.
Through arts integration and project-based learning, children are encouraged to explore real-world challenges, think critically, collaborate with others, and retain knowledge in meaningful ways. Each Friday becomes an opportunity to learn through experience — where curiosity, creativity, and discovery meet.
At Maara House, we follow a minimal homework policy. We believe children need time after school to play, explore their interests, and enjoy life outside the classroom — whether that’s sports, cooking, music, or simply quiet reflection.
Instead of traditional homework, we provide home-links that invite children and parents to engage in a community of inquiry. These activities are designed to spark curiosity, foster creative thinking, build logical skills, and encourage meaningful discussion. Home-links are occasional and inspired by the children’s weekly inquiries, ensuring they remain relevant, engaging, and driven by genuine interest — not obligation.
While the activities are optional, children are encouraged to take responsibility for completing tasks they engage with, promoting independence, self-motivation, and a sense of ownership over their learning.
We also encourage daily reading together. This isn’t homework, but a core value at Maara House: cultivating a lifelong love of reading through shared stories and exploration at home.
