Salthaven Acts of Kindness 2016
October was 1000 Acts of Kindness throughout the school. This year, the Lower Elementary students’ charity was Salthaven Animal Rehabilitation Centre located in Mount Brydges. The centre is run by […]
Montessori Academy in the Community
Montessori Academy of London may seem like a dot on the map compared to the vast network of publically funded schools in the city. But despite our size, we have a huge impact on the community through our unique approach to education that’s equal parts innovation and tradition.
A Montessori education allows children to develop at their own pace while teaching them that independence does not equal isolation. We are all part of a greater community and each one of us can have a positive effect on our world.
Whether we’re raising funds for worthy organizations or partnering with local business to support their success, MA programs support our vision of a community of confident, compassionate and engaged citizens who think globally, act responsibly and collaborate successfully to create a humane world.
Below are some of the many stories that highlight our students’ work in the community.
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Growing Chefs
Friends of the Fresh Food Frenzy Growing Chefs! Ontario’s innovative program has roots in Montessori Academy of London’s curriculum. “Montessori Academy has been incredibly open to working with us,” explains Growing […]
Children’s Health Foundation/CHF Events
Each year, our Junior High students coordinate “CHF Events” that raise money to support the Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Programs. For a small donation, all of our students can wear […]
Anova & Mine 101
During the school year, the Junior High “micro-economy,” a social enterprise/business that re-invests its profits in charities and social programs, makes and sells goods to support local charities, including Anova […]
Merrymount Family Support Centre
Our pre-school aged Casa classes at all of MA’s locations united last year to collect donations for Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre. The Montessori approach to education is all-encompassing. […]
London Food Bank
Each autumn, students collect canned goods and donate their time (and non-perishable goods) at the London Food Bank to help sort donations. Our Upper Elementary students roll up their sleeves […]
ME to WE Service Trips to Ecuador
Every two years the Academy’s students in Years 6-8 and MA Alumni in Grade 9 are offered the opportunity to travel on behalf of ME to WE for a service […]
Althouse Education Research Project
In 2013-2014, the Academy was approached by Immaculate Namukasa, PhD, who will study how math is learned in Montessori – and how teachers learn to teach the Montessori approach to […]
Devatree Yoga School
Over the last few years, MA has partnered with Devatree Yoga School’s HeartRise Children’s Yoga training – to the benefit of all involved! As part of their practicum, the new […]
iSEE Eyesight Screening Program
Through our partnership with the iSEE Vision Screening Program, the Academy demonstrates a commitment to the health and wellbeing of children – and research and further education. Currently, there is […]