Waterdown Montessori School

Thanks to Ms. Wyn, the elementary class had an introduction to yoga this term. Sessions were worked into the timetable, as part of the physical education program. The children responded with enthusiasm.

Saturday, April 3 was a perfect day for our ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival. This event is open to the whole community. The egg hunts are the biggest draw, of course, but with a bouncy castle, lots of games, a book fair, raffles, bake sale and hot dogs there is always lots to do! The event is only possible thanks to the many volunteers who help out every year.

Our annual Valentine’s Day Party was held on Saturday, February 13 at the Waterdown Legion, continuing a long-standing tradition.  We had a good turnout, with over 75% of our families in attendance.  From babes in arms to great -grandparents, there was something for everyone to enjoy.  The dinner was delicious.  There was a Silent Auction and a Live Auction, raffles for children and adults, our favourite DJ Owen Quinn who kept the children hopping, and even a magician to round out the evening!

This year it was Mrs. Phyllis and Mrs. Judy’s class who hosted the Pancake Breakfast with Santa, with help from Mrs. Barbara’s elementary students.  We were delighted that Santa was able to join us once again.  While everyone enjoyed a delicious breakfast, the children were especially excited to have a visit with Santa.

What a wonderful night for a parade! On Saturday, November 28, several families met up at Joe Sam’s Park to climb aboard Waterdown Montessori School’s float in the annual Flamborough Santa Claus parade. With its Flintstones theme, the float was a big hit. Everyone had a great time.

For the second year, the students at Waterdown Montessori School supported Sleeping Children Around the World.  The students baked bread and gingerbread men, made wreaths, cards and magnets, and sold them to earn money to purchase bedkits for needy children around the world.  In the end we had enough money to purchase a total of fourteen bedkits!

Click here for information about Sleeping Children Around the World.

Thanks to everyone for a great event!  See some great pictures below.

Our Pancake Breakfast with Santa was a tremendous success.  Thanks to the “set up elves” the school looked very festive and welcoming.  The gym was the place to be for breakfast; children, parents and grandparents filled the seats, while parents took turns cooking the pancakes and waffles.  There was plenty to keep everyone busy:  a very efficient coat check room, a book sale, crafts galore for the children, and a penny sale.  Santa even managed to spare some time for a visit.  Children could come and say hello, and have their picture taken if they chose to do so.