(5)
Preschool (current), Gr. 4 to Gr. 6 (current), SK to Gr. 1 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 3 (current) — As a parent with several children at Westmont Montessori, I can confidently say how proud I am ... I have found the school leadership to be excellent. Anytime I had a question or concern, I was appropriately acknowledged and listened to, and I felt welcome to communicate. While I have not had to deal with any disciplinary m... The teachers are extremely passionate about the Montessori system. Many of them have been teaching for many years, some of whom have gone to the school themselves. Others have written Montessori books for children. They are ve... The Montessori tools that are used to teach children starting at preschool age are outstanding. The children are able to understand the full concept of something, especially mathematics, which makes life and learning so much m... Westmont is an extremely welcoming place, from the teachers and administration staff to the parents and children. I feel very involved in the school and very welcome to participate in anything that I choose to. Equally, there ... My children are very happy going to school every day. They love that they know what the school day will bring, and they are excited for the day’s and week’s activities. Because of where the school is situated, with the bea... The school location is second to none. As I mentioned earlier in this review, it backs onto the beach, forest, waterfall, and trails. There is so much to learn about life outside the school, never mind what it teaches you insi... My admissions experience was wonderful. We were moving at the time from another city, and the administration staff were very welcoming and flexible to ensure that our process of touring the school, applying to the school, and ... |
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(4.5)
K to Gr. 5 (current), Gr. 2 to Gr. 7 (current) — Westmont provides a supportive learning environment for my children with plenty of opportunitie... I appreciate the use of the restitution process to handle discipline issues. I do find that communication can occasionally be slower to come but I can appreciate that these scenarios can take time to fully assess. I do feel th... I am very satisfied with the level of care the teachers have for my children. There have been times that the staff have fluctuated which is not ideal but given the challenges of the pandemic and challenges in all walks of life... Looking over the span of five years, I have seen growth in both my children. Certainly, there have been times that one or both could be considered behind but when I see the will to learn, the curiosity and genuine love of scho... It certainly is a smaller school but there are still many opportunities for the student body to intermingle and for families to get to know each other. There is a bigger drop off in student enrolment from middle school and bey... My kids are always happy to leave for school each day. But for families to get the most out of the experience, it’s very important to be involved whether that’s at a PAC level, classroom level or Board member level. There ... The school is located adjacent to Witty’s Lagoon which is such a gem in an area already renowned for its beauty. There is also ample farm land which provides opportunities for students to learn in. There are plenty of out tr... Advice to prospective parents would be to talk to other parents and have your child(ren) attend the school for the day. We felt very welcome in the inquiry process even if we were somewhat unfamiliar with Montessori-style lear... |
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(4.7)
We have 2 children at Westmont Montessori, 6th and 7th grade, ages 11 and 13, respectfully.
... My experience of school leadership is that they are committed to and invested in continuing to improve the school and its curriculum and overall student and family experience. I have found them to be open to feedback and they ... We have found the teachers to be highly invested in students and our kids. They communicate via email often. They are always accessible. Our oldest is a 7th grader and she came into the school during a very dynamic age for sev... Both students have been challenged academically this year. Coming from a different school in a different country (USA) with different curriculums we were intentional to know what was being taught to both of our daughters. My w... The school goes from early years through high school, all on the same campus which I find to be really unique and really quite cool. Daily kids of all ages and age spans are playing together on the field - middle schoolers and... Both girls have really enjoyed their Westmont experience. Specifically, my seventh-grader appreciates the opportunity to have a say in how daily school life goes. For example, middle schoolers desired the ability to go off cam... We LOVE the location. That's one of the reasons we chose the school. It backs up to provincial land and forest and trails that lead to Witty's Lagoon which empties into Juan De Luca straight, Pacific Ocean. It is a beautiful b... Admissions was a seamless experience. We interviewed the school in the spring of 2021 while we were still living in Florida. In fact, we had to choose a school without ever stepping a foot on campus or meeting the administrati... |
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(4.9)
At Westmont, my daughters have felt safe, nurtured, and valued as individuals. They appreciate ... The Westmont teachers and staff are highly dedicated and committed. Not one of them is there just to pull a paycheck. They take an active interest in my daughters' welfare and the principal greets them personally every morning... My daughters' teachers at Westmont have been completely supportive, knowledgeable and passionate throughout their attendance. At every stage, they have demonstrated the greatest caring for children that I have known. They have... The academic program at Westmont spans a wide gamut from mathematics to current events. I have been able to experience this so far from their preschool program through Grade 7, and am impressed with their ability to convey dif... This is what initially attracted me to Westmont. My wife and I were visiting the school to evaluate it, and I was strolling through the playground. On the swings was a girl of around kindergarten age. Nearby were two girls of ... My daughters are happy and excited about their time at Westmont. The quality of life there is driven primarily by relationships: with the teachers, the staff, and with fellow students. The teachers create such a safe and nurtu... The school's location is amazing! It backs onto a park area that is forested and leads past a spectacular waterfall down to a secluded beach area which forms a destination for the students to hike to on a roughly weekly basis ... |
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My children love this school. They adore their teachers and have a sense of pride and ownership... In my experience, the school leadership has been consistent and fair. My children enjoy chatting with the head of school and respect and appreciate their teachers. I have had nothing but good experiences with communication fro... The teaching at Westmont is unlike anything I have ever known before. The students take accountability for their learning from an early age. They have great respect for their teachers and the teachers seem to respect them as i... I think the academic program at Westmont school is far superior to the experience I had growing up. I think that the children are taught to be thoughtful, and productive, and generally internally motivated.
My father-in-law ... The number one thing that comes to mind when I think about the student body is community. It amazes me that middle school students know my kindergarten students' names. I love that the students interact with one another in mea... My children love this school. When there have been closures they have been quite upset. They are always excited to get back to class after any scheduled breaks.
My children also talk about school a lot when they are at home. ... I LOVE that the kids go to school in a forest. They get to climb trees, learn about nature, walk to the beach and generally exist in a peaceful place. It is safe, it is away from traffic and city noise. My children have a deep... |
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My daughter is always thrilled to attend Westmont - she literally runs to school every single d... The leadership at Westmont is astounding! First and foremost, the school heads stand outside every morning to greet all of the families on the way into school. This not only makes them a significant part of our daily interacti... The teachers at Montessori are all beyond wonderful! From our experience, the teachers are very passionate about the Montessori philosophy and teach accordingly. They are very inclusive in communication and update parents thro... To date, we have only attended Montessori for a couple of years. However, our experience in academics has been phenomenal. The reach of what the children are taught and exposed to is outstanding! Just recently the school intro... The general atmosphere of the student body is inclusive and caring. Most students in a variety of grades know each other since a three-year age gap is grouped together in each classroom. This gives the students the opportunity... Our daughter loves going to school! She is always so happy to be there and enjoys learning and participating so very much. We think Westmont goes above and beyond creating a quality of life for its students like no other. The ... We absolutely love the location of the school!! Having waterfalls and a forest be part of the stomping grounds of students is so magical. The children even have an outdoor classroom set in the forest - can’t say that for mos... |
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