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Our Perspective on Clanmore Montessori School
“Let’s talk this out under the magnolia tree,” is the Clanmore version of, “we need to have a talk.” How great is that? Certainly, from the magnolia tree on up, there’s a lot to love here. The Clanmore building, as well as the context it sits within, is gorgeous. The home was built in 1904, and the school bought it in 1998 from descendants of the original owner. Which, frankly, just feels right for some reason. Atmosphere, is an important aspect of Montessori education, and all of the additions and adjustments to the structure have been undertaken with that in mind. It sits on the edge of the Joshua’s Creek Conservation area, and the school rightly makes use of that location within its programming. The curriculum hews to a close reading of Maria Montessori’s intentions, the attention to student-guided instruction prime among them.
Video reviews
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Written reviews
Dive deeply into the real culture of Clanmore Montessori School with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.
We have two boys at Clanmore, both of whom have attended since Toddler. We are truly part of th...
As with any family, sometimes you have differences. What matters on those occasions is that you have the confidence to engage in active listening and meaningful conversation. It has been our constant experience that the school...
I once wrote to the head of school asking about how Montessori approached the whole STEAM issue. She sent me a wonderful response that revolved around one of her daily walkabouts through the campus. She adroitly pointed out he...
If you're seeking a school where testing is paramount, where kids come home laden with bulging backpacks filled with homework, and where they get amped up with performance-related stress and anxiety, consider somewhere other t...
Competition for the sake of competing has little value. Competing with one's self to continuously improve and move forward is of great value. The extracurricular programs at Clanmore encourage collaboration while recognizing t...
This always leads me back to the notion of family. Clanmore has grown consistently since our first boy enrolled about 10 years ago and the family has taken on several new members. What has been constant throughout though is ke...
I can't begin to remember the number of times we've approached Christmas vacation or March break or the end of year when my boys have bemoaned the fact that they will be separated from the Clanmore family for an extended perio...
Our kids have made what may well be lifelong friends. My eldest son has been at Clanmore with his brother from another mother since toddler. And we have made such dear friends while enjoying the Clanmore experience. I have ser...
Clanmore is ideally situated in a bucolic setting with Joshua Creek nearby, Lake Ontario a short hike, a big park right across the street, and the most magnificent magnolia tree you will ever see. It is convenient for commuter...
When I was a student at Clanmore one of the many phrases that we had was "the little school wit...
The connection between the teachers and students at Clanmore is incredibly special. As a Clanmore alumni who regularly comes to visit, volunteer, and also work at Clanmore on recesses duty... I believe this speaks numbers to t...
The teachers at Clanmore are some of the best in the world. From learning french in casa, to independent study projects throughout the elementary classes, the teachers at Clanmore have an incredible amount of knowledge and tru...
Clanmore is a fantastic foundation for any student. The Montessori teaching style is one that teaches not only the basics of education, but so much more. It is a learning style that values every student as individuals, and one...
Although we did not have sports teams at Clanmore due to the size of the student population, there was always a way for us to develop outside the classroom. Brisk walks, gym class, clubs, cross country, track and field, class ...
Clanmore started as a small student body, less than 50 students when I began, there were 5 classmates in my graduating class. The family atmosphere we had back then is something you can still feel when you visit or volunteer t...
It was very difficult not to be happy at Clanmore. I cannot remember a time not being happy throughout my years at Clanmore. Fantastic classmates, teachers, administrators, and volunteers. The fact that there was not a middle ...
The friends I made while at Clanmore are ones I still have and hold close to my heart today. I regularly connect with my classmates. Clanmore was like a second family and it will always have a very special place in my heart. V...
Clanmore is in such a beautiful location. The school building itself is an absolute gem. Its perfect architecture that has been added to the historic building was such an incredible environment to learn in. Not only was the s...
She loves going to school. She loves the activities, the kids and the teachers. She begs me eve...
Problems and questions are always responded to promptly.
I have seen the teachers discipline students and it has always been in a patient, effective way. The students are never centered out or embarrassed in front of their pee...
I have never seen a group of teaches that work so nicely together. It is clear they love their job and the kids. They are always patient and understanding.
They teach to your child’s level not necessarily just the grade. If they need more time on a lesson they are given it. Likewise if they excel in an area they are given more challenging work. The students are given every oppo...
Since my daughter is only in the toddler program and entering casa next year, we have not had the opportunity to participate in a lot of extra extra curriculars. However, they do offer lots of activities outside of class times...
All the kids interact well. The older kids help the younger and the younger look up to the older. The class sizes are small and intimate. There is a great level of respect amongst all ages.
My daughter absolutely loves Clanmore. She has been to another program and cried almost every day when I dropped her off. At Clanmore, even on the first day, she smiled and waved bye to me and was happy to go with the teachers...
Parents receive emails frequently updating them about different things that are happening at the school. Even advice on illness. The parent committee invited all parents to every meeting to participate.
The school is in a residential area that has parks and trails close by. The older grades begin their day with a daily walk. What a great way to start their day.
