Live Music at Monteverde Friends School

Live Music at Monteverde Friends School

by | Oct 4, 2015 | Sharing

Live Music is alive and well in Costa Rica, thanks to the monthly Coffee House talent nights at Monteverde Friends School. Clowns, Michael Jackson, piano, ukelele, storytelling (riding a shark down the river), bluegrass, Cat Stevens, Spanish love songs, jokes, violin,...
Student speech about Costa Rican nationalism

Student speech about Costa Rican nationalism

by | Sep 28, 2015 | Featured

Ever wondered what we mean when we say that Monteverde Friends School “strives to lay a foundation of solid intellect, the pursuit of truth, and the values necessary to contribute to a peaceful and just society?” Just read this Independence Day speech...
Children’s Day in Costa Rica

Children’s Day in Costa Rica

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Events

While our Canadian friends were just starting the new school year yesterday, and American friends recovering from Labour Day celebrations, here in Monteverde we were already one month into the school year and busy celebrating our children. Costa Rica’s annual...
Choosing what to learn – Mini-courses

Choosing what to learn – Mini-courses

by | Sep 4, 2015 | Sharing

“I got my first choice!”, my 11-year-old shouts as he enters the house. “So did I!”, echoes his equally-enthused older brother. When so much of what our children learn in school is prescribed, it’s a pure Joy to the students to get to...