Testimonials

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“My daughter has been in the Casa program for close to 2 years and it has been the best choice we could have made for her early childhood development.  She has not only learned a lot of practical skills, which she thoroughly enjoys, but she has also developed a keen curiosity about a variety of things.  She has gained a sense of responsibility and respect for those around her as well as for her environment.  My daughter can be pleasantly social and, at times, very independent and I find the Montessori program allows for a balance of both.  She seems to enjoy the variety of activities like yoga, storytelling, outside play, Musikgarten and occasional field trips – pizza making at a local restaurant sticks out in her memory – while being comforted by the routine of the program.  She absolutely adores her teachers and her fellow students and regularly likes to make crafts or bring treats to share with them.  I feel she has become a very balanced little individual who, on a daily basis, draws from her experiences at school to positively influence her life at home, as well as her relationships with siblings and other friends.”

- Barbara Maknoni

The Montessori School of Wellington has been our eldest daughter’s second home for 3 years.  From the first time that she saw the place, and disappeared into the materials immediately engaged, she has developed a deep sense of ownership and attachment to the school and the people running it.  Going to school has never been a chore, rather it’s been something she looks forward to everyday and misses during holidays.  She takes great pride in the work she does there and alwasy comes home with interesting stories to tell.  We feel the the Montessori School of Wellington is an exceptional school for young children, not just because it faithfully honours the principles and practices of the Montessori methodology, but because the people running it are passionate and inspired about their work and truly love the children.  We have felt that our daughter has been in wonderful hands these past years.  We are said to be leaving, but look forward to our next daughter entering in the future.

- Laura McNeilly

I wanted to write a note commenting on the Montessori School of Wellington which our daughter attended for 3 years. Our daughter started at MSW in September of 2006 when she was just shy of her 3rd birthday. She went for half days the first year and full days for the next 2 years. Over that time she absolutely loved her experience at MSW. She developed some great social skills and learned to be a peaceful, well mannered child who was eager to learn and enjoyed the school environment. We were always happy to see her progress at school, she came out of MSW having learned to read, and with a wonderful thirst for knowledge.

We feel that MSW prepared our child very well for her academic career. Now that she has started grade 1 in the public stream, she is doing well at school and her teacher says she is a very well behaved and bright student.

- Mark and Beeneta Stables

“The Montessori School of Wellington has been a significant part of our children’s lives and our family over the past ten years.  All three of our children have attended the Montessori School of Wellington and the school has had a significant influence on our children’s early years.   We have espoused the Montessori philosophy and learning skills not only in their education but also at home and have no doubt that the skills they have developed at the Montessori School of Wellington have not only helped them in their academic achievement, but also in their social and organizational skills at home.

The classrooms are clean, organized and a welcoming environment for the children. The teachers are wonderful people who demonstrate professionalism and uphold Montessori principles in everything they do. We have complete faith and trust in the Montessori School of Wellington and in Glynis Hamilton, the administrator.

We truly believe Montessori has been instrumental in our children’s development  during their formative years and we are grateful to have the Montessori School of Wellington in our community. With the graduation of our third son this spring we thank Glynis and all the staff at Montessori School of Wellington for being such an important and integral part of our children’s lives over the past decade. We look forward to a continued relationship with MSW through the afterschool program at Maria’s Place.”

- Sara and Richard Kaune

“Our daughter has been attending the Montessori School of Wellington since 2003. What a WONDERFUL way to begin school life. We cannot say enough good things about the management of this school. The children are all embraced with a sense of confidence and pride that comes from consistent, caring attention from very well-trained, professional staff. It’s no wonder the school has won awards for excellence.

For our daughter it has been an enriching experience with lessons of life which will carry through into her older years. A better decision about her early years we could not have made. It has been a perfect complement to her life at home and we are truly thankful to have found such a school.

Why would anyone choose ordinary daycare when they could enrol their children at the Montessori School of Wellington?”

- Andy Hughes & Rebecca Irwin

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“I am thrilled with the education and care that my son receives at the Montessori School of Wellington. Not only is he learning new things, he is developing self-confidence, self-discipline and enjoying every moment of it. The school and its teachers offer him the opportunity to learn at his own pace, discovering more about himself and the world around him each day.

Moving him to the Montessori School of Wellington, from a daycare setting, was the best choice we could have made for him.”

- Tova Davidson

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“Our daughter has been attending the Montessori School of Wellington for 2-1/2 years now. The development she has experienced through her desire to learn is seen in her ever expanding curiosity in books, spelling, mathematics and language. This desire is brought on and expanded through the Montessori system of childhood development. As much as she has developed to date, we believe that the true benefits of Montessori will be seen throughout her entire life.”

- Bruce and Sue Campbell

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“The Montessori School of Wellington has been a great experience for us and our child in the past year and a half. In addition to progress in cognitive and social skills, my daughter has shown growth in responsibility and independence.

The environment is kept clean, well organized and safe. The classrooms are equipped with complete Montessori materials which the children can explore. The staff is always courteous, friendly and respectful with parents and children.

Overall, it’s been a very positive experience for our family and, best of all, our daughter loves going to the Montessori School of Wellington – her home away from home!”

- Beverly

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“The teachers at the Montessori School of Wellington have provided our three daughters with a very child-centred and developmentally appropriate preschool program. We have been very pleased with the Montessori method of education and how the teachers work to promote security and independence while at the same time challenging and stimulating each child’s unique course of development.

We would highly recommend the Montessori School of Wellington to all parents looking for the ideal preschool setting for their child.”

- Paula Power and David Lewis

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“The Montessori School of Wellington has been a significant part of our children’s lives and our family for the past five years. Two of our three children have attended the Montessori School of Wellington and we are looking forward to our third child starting in the program in the near future. We espouse the Montessori philosophy and learning skills not only in their education but also at home and have no doubt that the skills they have developed at the Montessori School of Wellington have not only helped them in their academic achievement, but also in their social and organizational skills at home.

The classrooms are clean, organized and a welcoming environment for the children. The teachers are wonderful people who demonstrate professionalism and uphold Montessori principles in everything they do. We have complete faith and trust in the Montessori School of Wellington and in Glynis Hamilton, the administrator.

An interesting side note. Our oldest child has been identified as gifted and will be attending the congregated gifted Grade 4 program next year. We truly believe that his time at the Montessori School of Wellington has contributed to this. The activities in his gifted class sound very similar to those in his class at the Montessori School of Wellington: free flowing, children working out their own conflicts, negotiating with the teacher about what they want to work on, problem-solving – no rote memorization and exercises. Funny how things come full circle!”

- Sara and Richard Kaune

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“I have had two children attend the Montessori School of Wellington over the past five years. I believe that both of my children have benefited significantly. My daughter, now almost eight, is thriving in the Grade 2 French Immersion program. The Montessori approach gave her great confidence and independence as a learner. My son, although ‘young’ for his age and a somewhat reluctanct student, is blossoming in the warm, safe environment and gentle approach at the Montessori School of Wellington.

As a teacher myself, I am most pleased with the very low adult/child ratio. I am also thrilled with the social benefits of mixed age groupings and the learning confidence that comes fro the self-correcting, hands-on materials. The teachers’ quiet and consistent approach to discipline demonstrates great respect for and acceptance of each child as an individual.”

- Angela Woods

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“The Montessori School of Wellington is an example of the Montessori method of education done right. The dedicated staff consistently apply the Montessori teaching principles with discipline and kindness. Classrooms are well equipped and comfortable – children are treated with respect and learn how to appreciate and respect others.

We are delighted that our young son is starting to grasp the concepts of mathematics and language – beyond the numbers and letters. He also speaks enthusiastically about topics such as people from other countries, the solar system and how the human body works. In addition, the practical skills he learns there are showing him the value of being capable and competent.

The Montessori School of Wellington is an excellent school that gives children a great start in life.”

- Donna and Doug Weaver

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