Lakeview was founded in 1978 by Janice Mayhew and had just 15 students in that first year. It’s grown considerably in the intervening years, and the school has built a reputation on providing an inclusive, supportive, and forward looking approach to education. The school maintains a commitment to the whole child, while also providing supports to address a range of learning styles, including the fairly recent adoption of the Arrowsmith program. Small class sizes also contribute to ensure a personal, student-centred approach to instruction. The philosophy and techniques of the Montessori method provide a foundation, though the school builds from there, including a dedication to 21st century literacies and Mandarin instruction. Extra-curriculars, such as the after school music program, are also a draw.
We questioned the school administration
1. Who are you, as a school?
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Educating your child is a very delicate process and is extremely important to us. Lakeview Montessori School is fortunate to have a staff made up of committed and experienced teachers who create individualised programming for our children and continuously inspire their love of learning in a warm and nurturing environment. Our class sizes are small and we offer an exceptional child-teacher ratio: 1:5 with toddlers, 1:8 with pre-schoolers and 1:13 with elementary students.
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Early learning in math with specialized learning materials
State-of-the-art technology with iPads, MacBook Airs, Smartboards and Apple TV
Foreign language education in French and Mandarin
Music classes from Montessori Mozarts
Organized daily sports activities
STEM, Coding & Robotics programs starting at age 6
Eco-Friendly School Applicant
CAIS, CCMA, OFIS, CCEYA, MACTE Accredited School
Virtual learning capabilities
New expansion offering learning spaces both indoors and outdoors
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
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3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
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8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
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10. What might families find surprising about your school?
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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
