Toronto, ON | Grades NS - 6 | Shortlist
There are various aspects to the Montessori model of instruction, though Westside nicely addresses not only what Montessori is, but also what it can mean in the longer-term. Maria Montessori didn’t think small—her classrooms, she felt, could be a doorway to many things, including world peace. That’s a very big thought of course, but within it is that idea of the longer-term, the belief that education is about the future of a society through addressing the future of each child. At Westside, that’s very much the intention: to give young students the basis for success in their education, and ultimately, success in life. The vibrancy of the surrounding Kensington Market community finds its way, very happily, into the classroom as well. Core literacy and numeracy are important, though there is also an attention to esteem, executive functioning, and social interaction. Rightly, families look to Westside, often principally, because of the program’s attention to those foundations.
Westside Montessori School
I cannot say enough good things about this school. I am so happy I discovered it 4 years ago for my daughter. Westside has been amazing to my daughter. I like how they work with her on her personal development as much as her academic achievements. Her teachers teach my daughter to focus, organize her thoughts and be a strong leader in the community. My daughter loves school. She misses it when she is on summer holidays and March Break. She complains when she is away. They have instilled in... View full review
