GMS - Guelph Montessori School

Embrace Learning with the

Montessori Method

Life is Our Vibrant Classroom: Let's Discover Together.

Unlock Your Child's Potential with

Montessori Education

Every Moment is a Lesson: Let's Grow Together.

Experience the

Montessori Advantage

Embrace the Universe as Our Classroom: Let's Explore Together.

Embrace Learning with the

Montessori Method

Life is Our Vibrant Classroom: Let's Discover Together.

Unlock Your Child's Potential with

Montessori Education

Every Moment is a Lesson: Let's Grow Together.

Welcome to G M S

Welcome to Guelph Montessori School, where our mission is to cultivate a supportive environment and deliver an authentic and comprehensive Montessori program. We are dedicated to empowering every student to achieve their utmost academic potential.

As a licensed daycare and private school, we have been serving the Guelph community since 1989, offering exceptional education to toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students. Our commitment lies in fostering an active partnership among students, teachers, parents, and the community, instilling a love for learning while celebrating our diverse backgrounds and unique talents. In our safe, challenging, respectful, and supportive environment, we nurture curiosity and encourage growth for every individual.

DYNAMIC LEARNING

Immerse your child in a vibrant learning atmosphere, where active participation cultivates essential skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, fostering a love for learning.

DEDICATED EDUCATORS

Our team of passionate educators are trained in the Montessori Method and committed to guiding every child's unique educational voyage with care and expertise.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

We recognize the importance of parental involvement in a child's education. Join us for special events where parents can actively engage, observe, and participate in their child's educational journey.

CHILDREN CENTERED

Our school is meticulously crafted to prioritize children's well-being. It offers a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment tailored to meet the distinct needs and interests of each child.

About Guelph Montessori School

Our goal is to maintain an active partnership involving students, teachers, parents, community and staff to develop a love of learning while embracing our diversity and unique talents in a safe, challenging, respectful and supportive environment.

Montessori Curriculums

Toddler

Our toddler program offers nurturing and educational child care, providing a safe, comfortable, and authentic Montessori environment where young children thrive.

Casa

Our Casa program allows young learners to explore academic interests, laying the groundwork for their lifelong educational journey.

Elementary

Our elementary program delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum within an ungraded classroom setting.

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Welcome B.B.Q.

5:00-7:00 p.m. Annual Family Welcome B.B.Q.

September 12

Thanksgiving Holiday

Happy Thanksgiving!

October 13

Professional Development Day

School Closed - P.D. Day

November 07

The exterior of our school, showing the fine neoclassical style of the original building, designed by a local architect in 1910.

Casa I - one of three fully equipped primary classrooms serving children ages 2.5 - 6 years.

Lower Elementary classroom - students aged 6 - 9 years.

Casa II - one of three fully equipped primary classrooms serving children ages 2.5 - 6 years.

The School's gymnasium and auditorium.

Karate classes are available weekly to all students 4 years of age and older.

Casa III students - when children love their school, every day is a positive experience.

Arts and crafts are a regular component of the Montessori curriculum.

Penmanship is a regular component of the Montessori curriculum.

Lower Elementary students enjoy an enriched curriculum.

In 2003, Yoga instruction was introduced to the students through the volunteer efforts of an enthusiastic parent.

Counting and indirect preparation for multiplication are encouraged through work with the concrete Montessori Math materials.

To understand the structure of a sentence, each part of speech is given a symbol.

Children absorb the concept of each material through independent sensorial exploration.

At the Elementary level, computers support project research and are often used for word processing for stories and poetry.

With the Montessori puzzle maps, students learn to identify and label continents, countries, provinces and states.

Students enjoy an hour of outdoor play daily.

A visual artist explains an abstract painting during career week.

Elementary students swim weekly as part of their physical education curriculum.

During the winter months, Elementary students skate weekly as part of their physical education curriculum.

All students take part in the school's annual Winter Concert.

Lower Elementary students dancing to Walking in a Winter Wonderland at the school's Winter Concert.

Periodic performances by visiting artists (Bach to Beatles).

Historic facade of the Guelph Montessori School, showing the Ionic-style scrolls at the top of the columns.

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Inside GMS

Homeroom

At GMS, we understand the importance of staying connected and keeping you updated about your child's daily activities and progress. That's why we utilize the Homeroom app, a dedicated platform that allows teachers to post pictures of your children and their activities. This not only gives you a glimpse into your child's school life, but also provides a platform for you to interact with teachers and other parents. You can share experiences, discuss your child's progress, and be part of our vibrant school community. With the Homeroom app, you're never too far from your child's learning journey.