Blaze the Trail: Help Us Revamp Our Gym!
We need your help to raise $60,000 for a new gym floor and protective wall padding.
For more than 30 years, Montessori Academy of London students — from Casa to Junior High — have called the gym at Colborne Street United Church their home for physical education, sports, and community events. It’s a space filled with laughter, teamwork, and the familiar sound of sneakers squeaking across the gym floor.
But that well-worn floor has seen better days — it’s over 70 years old! While it has held up remarkably well, it’s time for a much-needed upgrade.
The gym is a vital part of our students’ experience — a place where they grow stronger, build confidence, and connect with their peers. After decades of use, the floor urgently needs replacing. We also need protective wall padding to enhance safety for competitive games like basketball and volleyball.
“In our time in Montessori, we really enjoy spending time in our gym. If our gym were to get new floors, new paint, and new revamps, it would enhance not just our gym class experience but also our community. Our gym serves so many different purposes outside of PE, including everything from science fairs, holiday lunches and different performances and assemblies. Having this revamp would mean a lot to our school, and our community.”
— Katelin B., Junior High Student
Our Partnership
Last spring, we forged a long-term partnership with Colborne Street United Church, including a lease agreement that ensures continued access to the gym. Together, we’re committed to creating a vibrant community hub for our school and neighbourhood.
Montessori Academy will fund the new floor and wall padding, while the church invests in other improvements.
But we can’t do it alone — and that’s where you come in.
Our Goal
We need to raise $60,000 by June 30, 2026, to replace the gym floor and install protective wall padding. This upgrade will give our Trailblazers a refreshed space where they can run, jump, play, and thrive.
How Your Gift Helps
- $50 → Covers just over 2 sq. ft. of gym flooring
- $150 → Covers 1 ft. of protective wall padding
- $250 → Supports both flooring and safety upgrades
Or choose an amount that’s meaningful to you — every gift brings us closer to a gym that matches the energy and spirit of our students.
Executive Director’s Challenge
To show our commitment, Tina has pledged $1,000 toward the gym upgrade by June 2026. Join her in the challenge — every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference!
Donate Today
Help us get the ball rolling… on a new gym floor!
Every dollar raised is reinvested directly into our school and programs. As an independent school and registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to make major initiatives like this possible.
Thank You
Thank you for being part of our community — and for helping us build something truly special for generations of Montessori Trailblazers to come.
Charitable Registration # 1052 29124 RR0001
For questions regarding your donation please contact Tonya Dendrinos, Fundraising Director, at tdendrinos@montessori.on.ca or 519-433-9121 ext. 233