Middle School

Research shows child-led learning goals stick better than resolutions. Discover how autonomy and intrinsic motivation create lasting educational habits for students.

The best school isn’t the highest ranked. It’s the right fit for your child. Learn the essential questions to ask when selecting a school that aligns with your family’s values and your child’s learning style.

Research shows movement supports learning better than sitting still. Discover how kinesthetic and active learning approaches enhance academic achievement.

Stop feeling guilty about screen time. Learn research-backed strategies for teaching children balanced, intentional technology use that supports development.

Research shows academic pressure harms kids’ mental health and learning. Discover how balanced educational approaches support achievement without anxiety.

Concerns about children’s attention and focus rank among the most common worries Victoria parents share. It helps to understand what’s actually developmentally normal and what role our learning environments play in supporting or hindering concentration.

Multi-age classrooms create natural opportunities for children to develop leadership, empathy, and deeper academic understanding through peer teaching, while removing the artificial pressure of grade-level competition that often undermines confidence and joy in learning.

Is academic pressure harming your child’s mental health? Learn the research-backed signs of school stress and how balanced education supports wellbeing in Victoria BC.

Westmont’s middle school in Greater Victoria develops independence, academic excellence, and life skills preparing students for high school success through Montessori education.

Our Metchosin campus connects to Witty’s Lagoon for daily outdoor education. Forest classrooms, beach exploration & environmental learning from preschool to high school.