Welcome to the Deenway Montessori School. Deenway is a family focused and child centred Islamic primary school in the heart of Reading. Housed in a beautiful grade II listed building close to museums, parks, libraries, mosques, civic institutions, and the river Kennet, our children are surrounded by rich and meaningful learning experiences inside and outside the school. Guided by the teachings and wisdom of Islam, Deenway children participate in a deeply enriching and fulfilling educational experience in beautifully prepared Montessori classrooms led by qualified teachers.
Latest Audio: Joint Christian-Muslim Event, "How Can I Forgive, How Can I Be Forgiven?"
An Upper Elementary pupil has been composing his own songs expressing love for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). As pupils joined a local mosque for the Friday prayer the imam surprised us all by inviting him to sing his song live before the entire congregation before the sermon. Here he is singing with a friend and fellow vocalist from his class.
Hamza Yusuf delivers a riveting talk on the concept of evil as personified by the character Iago in Shakespeare's Othello
The difference between conventional schooling and Montessori education is eloquently summarised in this short video from Trevor Eisseler.
The Academic Calendar for 2018-2019 is available to view here. If you have trouble printing it please request a copy from the school office.
Read more...Don't miss the 2nd Annual Deenway Festival of Learning coming up on Saturday 25th July in sha Allah.
Not only can you meet us and learn more about the school but you can see some amazing electronic engineering produced by our budding Scientists and Engineers, experience an interactive sci-fi hero adventure, learn about the amazing travels of an Intrepid Explorer, marvel at the wonders of the plant kingdom, learn how to construct Islamic Geometric Patterns, take a master-class in Water Colour Painting, try out a logic taster session, and much much more.
Also on the day you can hear some live performances from the nursery pupils, enjoy delicious food, great company and tasty treats…
Read more...Deenway Pupils raised an extraordinary £3211 for refugee children escaping warfare in Syria as part of their Go-givers Make A Difference Challenge.
Read more...Make your Zakah payments to Deenway using our easy Zakah calculator. Zaikah payments go to a special fund to assist families in hardship and to help make Deenway the first ever Indpendent free Islamic school. Click here to use our handy zakah calculator and make your payment.
AUTUMN TERM 2018