Rowntree Montessori School

Rowntree Montessori Schools is the largest and longest serving Montessori school in Brampton having been registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education since 1969. Rowntree Montessori School was founded in 1969 with 13 students in the basement of a church in Bramalea. A few years later this independent private school was moved to the former Bramalea campus. In 1988, Rowntree Montessori School was taken over by Mr. Joe Essaye, and a complete overhaul of the educational programmes was immediately implemented. Under the new management, Rowntree Montessori School grew from 37 students in June of 1988 to 120 in December of 1992.Due to the overwhelming increase in the demand for its services, a new RMS campus was inaugurated in Downtown Brampton in January of 1993. This campus experienced a rapid growth, and today has an enrollment of approximately 100 students. In September of 1997, Rowntree Montessori Schools opened its Central Park Drive campus.

This campus initially served as an elementary school which housed an average of 120 students from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Presently, this facility serves as one the RMS preparatory campuses. Rowntree Montessori Schools’ most significant expansion took place in the fall of 2002 when it opened its largest campus to date, the Rowntree Montessori Schools Academy, which welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. The Academy campus provides superb facilities including Science and Computer laboratories, a Music and Arts studio, a Library, a large Gymnasium with a stage, and much more to meet the educational needs of all its students. In September of 2012, Rowntree Montessori Schools proudly opened its Mayfield campus. This campus is currently experiencing a rapid growth, offers a large Gymnasium and is being expanded to include additional classrooms.

The Montessori Method of Education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first female physician to graduate from the University of Rome. Dr. Montessori observed through her medical practice that children’s learning is built from what they observe in their environment. To enhance her understanding, Dr. Montessori returned to university to study psychology and philosophy. Although Dr. Montessori became a professor of anthropology in 1906 at the University of Rome, she soon gave this up in order to fulfill her desire to help children. In the San Lorenzo district of Rome, Maria Montessori founded the first Casa dei Bambini, or ‘Children’s House.” This is where the Montessori method of education was developed.

At Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), we expose children to a prepared environment featuring sensory and interactive activities where learning is fun, spontaneous and organic. We teach children the sense of responsibility through the joy of learning so that it becomes second nature and is based on their innate curiosity.

Our Kindergarten Montessori (Junior Kindergarten) and Prep-ONE (Senior Kindergarten) programmes are Montessori-inspired, which means that our classrooms are carefully prepared for a wide variety of learners, who learn at their own pace, and where every child has a sense of belonging, while teachers are guiding them in this self-discovery process every step of the way. With small class sizes, our skilled teachers work with each student bringing out the best in every one.

Since the passing of Dr. Maria Montessori in 1952, her method of Education has been universally interpreted, updated and implemented by a variety of followers and independent private schools. Rowntree Montessori Schools believes that in the 21st century, no educational programme can ignore the prevalent trends in Education.

In our province, the Ontario Curriculum sets the outcomes and achievement levels that every student in the province should reach in each subject and each grade level. Rowntree Montessori Schools, as part of the educational system in Ontario, integrates the Ontario Curriculum into its academic programmes while applying the philosophical foundations of the Montessori Method of Education, therefore surpassing the academic standards set for the Province of Ontario by its Ministry of Education.

Among the premier independent schools in Brampton, Rowntree Montessori Schools excels in delivering quality education. To learn more about specific program curriculae, select a link: Computers and Technology, French, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Music, Science.

Rowntree Montessori Schools’ Kindergarten Montessori (Junior Kindergarten) programme balances child-centered and teacher directed learning with high academic and social challenges for children who are turning four years of age. The programme includes structured learning, complemented with Montessori activities and ensures a strong foundation in the areas of Arithmetic, Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. Our Montessori activities help the child through concrete manipulation.

Promoting critical thinking and self-management skills, our Kindergarten Montessori programme allows children to experience the joy of learning in an academic environment. Rowntree seeks to develop a lifelong love of learning and unlock the potential in everyone.

Designed as an extension of its Kindergarten Montessori programme, RMS’ new Prep-ONE (Senior Kindergarten) Programme for 5 year olds will take full advantage of the hands-on foundational learning that comes with a Montessori introduction to school, while offering the best of 21st century learning practices. This innovative full day programme will have its own independent timetable, focus and attention. The Prep-ONE programme has been designed specifically to prepare students to successfully transition from Kindergarten Montessori to Grade 1, with particular benefit for students who plan on attending Grade 1 and up at Rowntree Montessori Schools.

The Rowntree Montessori Schools Prep-ONE Programme is a unique distinctive ethos to challenge, nurture and develop the skills of 5-year-olds, to reach their full potential. It takes place in an innovative environment where students make an effective transition to the more traditional learning environments found in our Grade 1 to Grade 8 elementary programmes. In addition, the programme aims to provide the student with the needed skills and a head start for a successful completion of Grade 1. Our Prep-ONE class develops a well-rounded student who is prepared for the RMS Grade 1 programme and enhances the skills needed to gain the most success.

Rowntree Montessori Schools are registered independent private schools in Brampton and follow the Ontario Curriculum and expectations set forth by the Ministry of Education. Through individualized programmes, skills building, small sized classes and close monitoring of students’ progress, each child can achieve and surpass the required expectations for their grade level.

The Elementary programmes are designed to meet and surpass the achievement levels of the elementary Ontario Curriculum in all of its areas. Our programmes set high standards especially in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, Health & Physical Education, Arts and Music. Early introduction of some aspects of the elementary curriculum as well as addressing the learning needs and styles of individual students enable them to excel in different areas of strengths and even work at a higher grade level.