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Cultivating Caring Children

by Magnus Hanton | October 17, 2024 | Charitable Impact, Fundraising | 0 Comments

Nurturing Tomorrow's Philanthropists Today Empowering the Future Through the Charitable Impact Program (CHIMP) At Westmont, our mission transcends traditional education. We’re dedicated to nurturing not just academically proficient, but also socially responsible and...

Giving Fostered Through the Terry Fox Run and Charitable Impact Program

by Magnus Hanton | October 10, 2024 | Charitable Impact, Events, Fundraising, Highlight, Learning News | 0 Comments

At Westmont Montessori School, our commitment to charitable giving unfurls through both cherished traditions and innovative programs. Central to this endeavor is our annual participation in the Terry Fox Run (https://schools.terryfox.ca/79312). This is a poignant...

Exploring New Horizons: A Cultural Exchange Adventure in Victoria

by Magnus Hanton | May 24, 2024 | High School, Learning News, Program Bites | 0 Comments

This year we were lucky enough to host students from Biggar, Saskatchewan. Thanks to the amazing people in the Westmont community, we were able to show them an incredible time in Victoria. Our visitors had such a great time that many remarked they would be moving here...

Exchange Program: A Diverse Country, A Welcoming Community

by Magnus Hanton | March 15, 2024 | High School, Highlight, Learning News, Program Bites | 0 Comments

Stories from High SchoolIn April 2023, the Westmont High School students ventured to the Northwest Territories (you can read about their visit here), and Westmont had the privelage of having the NWT students explore the captivating landscapes and vibrant culture of...

An Exchange Program: New Perspectives

by Magnus Hanton | June 20, 2023 | High School, Highlight, Learning News, Program Bites | 0 Comments

Stories from High SchoolJoin us as we delve into the remarkable journey of students from Westmont High School and Chief Paul Niditchie School (CPNS). In April 2023, the Westmont High School students ventured to the Northwest Territories (you can read about their visit...

Celebrating Westmont’s Long-standing Legacy: Insights from Two Dedicated Graduates.

by Magnus Hanton | June 9, 2023 | High School, Learning News, Program Bites | 0 Comments

Stories from High SchoolStep into the world of Westmont School, where tradition meets excellence, and remarkable journeys unfold. Within the heart of our esteemed institution, two graduates have collectively dedicated an impressive 28 years to our beloved school. In...

Westmont High School Cultural Immersion in the Northwest Territories

by Magnus Hanton | May 2, 2023 | High School, Highlight, Learning News, Program Bites | 0 Comments

Stories from High SchoolWestmont Montessori High School Students Perspective of Trip to Tsiighetchic, April 2023.Picture this: It is minus 30 outside. You are surrounded by a thick, dense, boreal forest with black spruce trees around you and there’s ice and snow...

Rising Sun and Pouring Rain.

by Magnus Hanton | April 14, 2023 | High School, Learning News, Program Bites | 0 Comments

A Travelogue of a Westmont Middle and High School journey to JapanWe interviewed Alana Scott, one of our middle school students, about her experience during the recent trip to Japan organized by Westmont Montessori School.Wow. That’s what I thought when I was told...

The Westmont Prize 2023

by Magnus Hanton | April 13, 2023 | High School, Learning News, Westmont Prize | 0 Comments

Guest Speakers 2023Guest Speaker #1Aki Kaltenbach Aki Kaltenbach is the founder and CEO of Save Da Sea, a plant-based seafood company based in Victoria BC, making delicious products from whole foods that are better for you and our planet. Save Da Sea is available in...

The Westmont Prize 2022

by Magnus Hanton | December 6, 2022 | Events, High School, Learning News, Westmont Prize | 0 Comments

Amazing Ideas This fall Westmont Montessori School hosted its second annual Westmont Prize, where students in grades 7 – 11 collaborated in teams of 4, picked one of four community issues and found workable solutions to be agents of change. This student design...

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