Forest Hill Montessori School

 (416) 602-1151

 aliveprivateschool@gmail.com

2 Wembley Rd, Toronto

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MONTESSORI IS THE BEST GIFT YOU WILL EVER GIVE YOUR CHILD

Welcome to Alive Montessori and Private School

Our Mission

Overview

Our Mission

Our goal at Alive Montessori & Private School is to provide the best possible start to our children through proper education, thereby instilling a life-long love of learning in every child. We aim to create a safe, caring and fun environment where every child will learn and will become more and more confident as he or she gains in abilities. Here you’ll find exceptional teachers, curriculum and learning environments that encourage children to learn, play and explore in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Overview

Every child is a unique individual deserving of the best education possible.
Every child has an innate desire to learn that must be cultivated, not blunted.
Every child has his or her natural interests and strengths.
Learning occurs at varying rates and every child learns at his or her own optimum pace.
The Basics of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are important as these still form the foundation.
The goal of education is to give every child the tools to become self-reliant and successful in life.
Done properly, learning is fun.

ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK

CASA HANDBOOK

Nutrition Workshop

Join us for an engaging Nutrition Workshop led by Laura Gambin, BSc, RHN. Laura will provide valuable insights into the importance of balanced nutrition and the role of essential vitamins for children’s growth and development. During the workshop, she will discuss practical strategies for creating nutrient-rich, balanced meals that support both physical and mental well-being in kids. Parents will learn how to incorporate key vitamins and minerals into everyday meals, helping to build healthy habits from a young age. This informative session is perfect for anyone looking to improve their family’s overall health through mindful, balanced eating.

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Events at Alive Montessori School

Lower Elementary Presentation about Peace

“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.”

Dr. Maria Montessori | Education and Peace

ALIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

A better education. A better job. A better life.

Come and discover why the Alive Montessori School is what you always hoped a school would be. We are dedicated, caring teachers creating an extremely healthy, clean, safe, family-like environment. Class sizes are very small with lots of individual programming and attention to each student.

We make learning come Alive!

Our Classes

We provide drama, music, salsa, piano classes with many workshops.

Dance & Yoga Classes

Coding Classes

Cooking Classes

Music & Piano Lessons

Gym Lessons

Drama Classes

Preschool

Children are encouraged to experiment, investigate, make wise choices, solve problems, and be self-reliant.

Kindergarten

Basics of reading, writing and math to ensure that each child has a sound foundation on which to build his education.

Elementary

The student is expected to fully understand each curriculum step before moving on to the next item.

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Testimonials

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I envy my kid for going to a school where he can enjoy learning as much as he does. When I was his age I was dreading going to school. He misses school in the weekends.

Catalin Burcea

Parent

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Alive Montessori has become our second home. We love it and we highly recommend it to anyone. Our daughter finished grade one there, went to the summer camp, and she cannot wait to go to grade two. She is so happy to be at this school and this is priceless. I love the community feeling, the high quality standards of education, and the dedication that is put in everything.

Alina Ciuclan

Parent

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My wife and I couldn’t be happier that our son goes to a school that provides a safe environment and learning is fun.

Gabriel Silva

Parent

Meet Our Team

Julia Simon

Owner and Principal - Executive Director

Krisztina Toth

Office Administrator

Linda Etukudo

Elementary Teacher

Jocelyn Lau

Kindergarten Teacher

Madiha Mubashir

Kindergarten Teacher

Conception Barrocamo

Preschool Teacher

Cristina Kiss

Preschool Teacher

Hamna Latheef

Preschool Teacher

Olivera Andulajevic

Digital Technical Lead

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Fun Activities

Happy Kids

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Thankful Reviews

Professional Teachers

T-Shirts

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Show your school spirit! Our exclusive school t-shirts are now available for purchase. These comfortable and stylish shirts are perfect for field trips, school events, or just showing your pride every day. Available in all sizes. Get yours today and support our school community!

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Learn to read

We’re excited to introduce our very own author, Ms. Linda Etukudo, our Elementary teacher, who has published a series of Learn to Read books for ages 2-7. These books are available for purchase online on Amazon (please click on the photo), by filling out the Order Here form, or directly through the school at a discounted rate.

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Frequently asked questions

Come and discover why the Alive Montessori School is what you always hoped a school would be.

1. What is the minimum age for admittance to Alive?

Our preshool program starts at 2.5 years old, although we accept children as 2 years old. We run a full Montessori program from preschool through senior Kindergarten. From grade one, we still use many of the Montessori materials and principles, but also work with the Canadian curriculum to ease the transition if the child goes into the public system at some point. We also offer extra-curricular classes such as music, salsa and drama, which are included in the monthly tuition fee.

2. How long is a school day?

Our school day runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, throughout the school year. Parents requiring extended care for their Pre-Primary, Primary, or Elementary student are welcome to enrol in our Extended Care Program.

3. The Alive School’s COVID-19 Protocols & Procedures

SAFETY COMES FIRST

At Alive Montessori & Private School, we understand the importance of keeping our children and families safe. Our facility has been approved by Toronto Public Health and we have Covid-19 protocols in place. The following measures are implemented:

- Mandatory use of masks for teachers

- Smaller classroom sizes to allow social distancing

- Proper ventilation in classrooms

- Cleaning and sanitizing on a daily basis

- Fogging on a weekly basis

- Restricted access for parents and visitors

Policies & Procedures

4. Why Alive Montessori school?

All parents hope to find the best educational program for their children.

For more than a century, Montessori has been thriving around the globe, and contemporary research validates the effectiveness of the Montessori Method. Several key elements of the approach meet the educational goals today’s parents have for their children, including growing into capable people who will be have a strong sense of self, the ability to connect with others, and the potential to be productive throughout their lives. With Montessori, that growth starts early. The early years (birth through age 6) are a critical time to set a strong foundation for who a child will become and the role she or he will play in the future.

A Montessori education develops students who are capable, accountable, knowledgeable people who have the strong sense of self they will need to thrive in the real world.

"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world."

DR. MARIA MONTESSORI

5. Which documents are required to enroll?

The child’s birth certificate, immunization records, health card, Alive enrollment form, registration fee and guardianship papers (if applicable) are needed to enroll in Alive Montessori school. If you are missing any of these documents or you are unsure about any of them, please contact us and we will sent you informations.