Welcome
Society doesn’t give children enough credit for how capable they are. Because our students choose what to work on, within boundaries, they are typically totally engaged and focussed on their work. Only a little guidance is required. Typically no discipline is necessary! It’s so incredible to watch calm, focused elementary students independently complete a 10 subject weekly work plan!
Westmont Lower Elementary exceeds all British Columbia curriculum requirements and you’ll find that development of the whole child far exceeds a conventional school model, public or private.
Stories from Lower Elementary
The Montessori Elementary Model
Montessori instruction requires the active personal pursuit of many different experiences: physical, social, emotional and cognitive. The environment is carefully prepared so that the children can move independently from one area to another. Each room has a Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural and Art area. Freedom, independence, social development and academic learning are all important facets of the Montessori Method.
Naomi - Parent
Honestly, it was initially the location. I loved the idea of a school surrounded by incredible forest and near the beach. Then I discovered the Montessori method and it made so much sense and really worked wonderfully for my children from age 3 to now 10.
May & Fraser - Parents
Our daughter Aria is thriving at Westmont. We are so pleased with the caring, creative & deeply committed teachers, the student-led approach, hands-on learning, engaging activities, beautiful classroom space, outdoor education opportunities & so much more. We could not ask for a more high quality learning and community experience!Â
10 Key Elements of Lower Elementary
Inspires students to become independent learners who appreciate and understand their world
Begins the move from concrete learning toward abstract understanding
Integrates curriculum areas through the Montessori Great Stories
Students choose their work in the same manner they learned in the Early Primary program
Includes exploration days with activities such as cooking, sewing, drama, art and cultural experiences
Allows students to work at their own pace to practice and master goals, using an extensive selection of Montessori materials
Expects students to become increasingly responsible for their own learning
Individual and small group presentations are given by teachers
Individualized work plans allow students to set goals, make appropriate choices, and use their time wisely
Specialty instruction in French, Art and Music
Inspires students to become independent learners who appreciate and understand their world
Begins the move from concrete learning toward abstract understanding
Integrates curriculum areas through the Montessori Great Stories
Students choose their work in the same manner they learned in the Early Primary program
Includes exploration days with activities such as cooking, sewing, drama, art and cultural experiences
Allows students to work at their own pace to practice and master goals, using an extensive selection of Montessori materials
Begins the move from concrete learning toward abstract understanding
Individual and small group presentations are given by teachers
Individualized work plans allow students to set goals, make appropriate choices, and use their time wisely
Specialty instruction in French, Art and Music