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The Oakville Beaver, W e d n e sd a y F e b ru a ry 12, 2003 - C5 EDUCATION West Wind Montessori School experience the difference A D V E R T O R IA L West W ind was founded in 1999 and oper ates from a beautifully renovated, 10,000 square foot, three story building. Located just minutes from downtown O akville and the shore of Lake Ontario. West W ind is situated on an attractive, beautifully wooded, one acre campus. Adjacent to our school in a scenic, natural ravine is the spectacular West W ind Amphitheatre; a custom built performance facility completed in 2001. A one-of-a-kind performing arts stage and amphitheatre which seats nearly two hundred spectators, this fea ture of our campus is ideal for drama (includ ing a recent school production of Shakespeare's A M idsum m er N ight's D ream), music, public speaking and com m unity events. Expanded to our present two classes and featuring a Junior High (Grade7/8) level open ing in September 2003, West W ind has evolved steadily since we opened our doors in the fall of 1999. As O akville's only Montessori School with a program through Grade 8. we offer two 9-12 (Grade 4-6) Classes and a Grade 7/ 8 Junior High Class (Sept. 2003). West Wind is a mem ber o f C C M A (Canadian C ouncil O f Montessori Administrators) and O IS (O akville Independent Schools). Our full time classroom teachers are all fully qualified Montessori professionals certi fied through M ACTE (M ontessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) accredited training centres. Our school is sm all by choice (present enrollm ent of approximately 50) and has grown from 28 stu dents in our first year. Our maximum project ed enrolment is 85-90 students and our student to teacher ratio is approximately 15:1. A special feature of our curriculum includes Expedition Education. Through the use o f our own 30' motor home, this unique and exciting adventure travel program has introduced our students to North A m erica's w onderfully diverse regions and culture. O ver 20.000 kilometres o f travel has led us to the exploration o f Newfoundland. The Yukon and last year's journey to the Florida Keys and Everglades. Annual winter trips for all students to either Temagami, Algonquin Park, Ottawa or Quebec round out West W ind's opportunities for experiential educa tion. You can visit West W ind Montessori School during our Open House on Saturday. February 15, 200 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. West W ind is located at 451 Lakeshore Rd. W. For more information, please call 905-8499463 or visit our website at www.westwindms.com. H a lt o n S e a r c h .c ) K ^ n WestWind M O NTESSO RI SCH OO L Oakville's only Montessori program through Grade 8 is now accepting registrations (L im ite d space available) · · · · · · Beautifully designed classroom environments Dynamic, diversified curriculum designed to challenge and inspire Low teacherstudent ratio, experienced, highly motivated staff Enriched French, Music & Physical Education'Outdoor Education Remarkable, outdoor performing arts amphitheatre Incredible learning opportunities facilitated by travel, international student exchanges(2003-20041 · Pll'S Expedition Education, .in exciting adventure/trawl program, making use of our own customized 30' motorhome · Visit our campus, meet our staff. experience the W estW ind OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 15TH · 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. M ontessori difference To arrange an appoinlmeitt please call: 905-849-9463 (84W-WIND) 451 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville V is it o u r w ebsite: w w w .w e s tw in d m s .c o m Help children learn through routines (M S ) Adults often view routines as monotonous, but young children thrive on them, in a large part because they bring order and organization to their world. For example, daily routines can help a young child learn and practice lan guage. R e c e n t Hlgli School Supportkt. Strurturrd 0 Nurturing Chisholm Academy Grades 9-12 1484 Cornwall Rd. (905) 844-3240 fax: (905) 844-7321 www.chisholniccntre.cojn -mail: infb@chisholmcentre.com 12 students p e r class research shows that children who eat dinner w ith their par ents learn to talk earlier and have larger vocabu laries. Routines also create a sense of s e c u r i t y . Children find it reassuring to rely on a fam il iar routine to help them through the rough spots in their day. T r a n s itio n s like leaving the house in the morning can be easier when a consistent rou tine tells a child what to do and what w ill hap pen next. Routines are especially help ful in teaching children to get along with oth ers and be ready to follow class room rules when they begin school. Children who are less pre dictable and more easily dis tracted may especially bene fit from routines to help them organize their behaviour. W hether it's taking turns at snack time or kissing grandma goodbye at the end of every visit, routines help a child organize his or her behavior and learn the appro priate things to do. Appleby College Grades 7-12 540 Lakeshore Road W. (905) 845-4681 ext. 252 fax: (905) 845-9505 www.appleby.on.ca e-mai1 : enrof@applebv.on.ca Discover the Middle School Advantage! Glenbumie School Preschool -Grade 8 2035 Upper Middle Rd. E. (905) 338-6236 fax: (905) 338-2654 www.glenbumieschool.com e-mail: udtnin@glenlnimicschnol.coin OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 15th, 2003 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oakville is home to an impressive selection of inde pendent schools. W hether you are searching for the right preschool, elementary education, college or university preparation, we're confident you'll find the school where your child will thrive. Each Oakville Independent School is unique and grade configurations varv. To learn more about Oakville Independent Schools, visit us at our Open House. MacLaehlan College J k - University Entrance ' 337 Trafalgar Rd. (905) 844-0372 fax: (905) 844-9369 Www.maclachhm.on.ca e-mail: registrar@ uiaclaclilan.on.ca Jk-t.nide (> : Interviews & testing ram being scheduled, trade 742: N SA T(entrance testing on-going Dearcroft Montessori Preschool - Grade 3 11 67 Lakeshore Road East (905)844-2114 fax: (905) 844-3529 www.deaiXToft.com CCMA accredited T SCHOOL H IL L e r ST Fern Hill School Preschool - Grade 8 3300 Ninth Line Rd. (905) 257-0022 fax: (905) 257-2002 www.femhillschool.com e-mail: admissions@fernhillschool.com B u rlin g to n Toronto 30 Km Grade 4-8 451 I .akeshore Road West (905) 849-9463 fax: (905) 849-9051 www.westwindms.com Home of Expedition education School Locations O Appleby College G Chisholm Academy 9 Dearcroft Montessori School O Fern Hill School 0 Glenbumie School 0 Madjchlan College 0 St. Mildrcds-Lightbourn School Q Westwind Montessori School 0 Rotherglen School St. Mildrcd's-Lightboum School Girls JK - OAC 10S0 Linbrook Rd. (905) 845-2386 fax: (905) 845-4799 w w w.sm k.on.ca info@ smls.on.ca