Lyonsgate Montessori School Casa student celebrating his birthday with trips around the sun.

Lyonsgate Update May 12, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, This Friday, May 16, is a PD day and Monday, May 19, is the Victoria Day statutory holiday. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students. Fingers crossed for a warm, sunny long weekend! Also going on at Lyonsgate: After two years of significant renovations, the Yugal Kunj temple has their grand opening this coming weekend. There will be tent set-up taking place in the parking lot beginning Thursday morning. It may be easier to park on nearby streets on…


Lyonsgate Montessori School Toddler student learning to sweep the classroom floor (and build motor skills).

Lyonsgate Update May 5, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, The next PD Day is coming up on Friday, May 16, which leads into the Victoria Day long weekend; Lyonsgate will also be closed Monday, May 19, for the holiday. Casa and Toddler Families: On the morning of May 30, we are planning a field trip to the RBG Arboretum. Toddler students will need parent or guardian accompaniment and transport for the trip. Casa students will travel to and from by chartered school bus. We will have more details once they are confirmed.…


Lyonsgate Montessori School Elementary student learning about the parts of a flower.

Lyonsgate Update April 28, 2025

Good Afternoon Lyonsgate Families, This week at Lyonsgate: The spring/summer hot lunch menu at the Primary (Casa and Toddler) campus begins today. You can always check the calendar to see which week of the 4-week rotation we are on (today is the start if week 3). Toddlers are talking. Casa students are gracious and courteous, and ready for sunscreen. Elementary students have trips and drives and votes! Please click the links below for updates from your children’s levels and for recent…


Lyonsgate Montessori School Casa student working with the Montessori Moveable Alphabet material to build both reading and writing skills.

Lyonsgate Update April 22, 2025

Good Afternoon Lyonsgate Families, In this week’s update: Casa and Elementary graduation photos for graduating third-year Casa students and sixth-year Elementary students take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, in the morning. Toddlers are talking bugs. Casa students are ready to show what they know. Elementary students are out in and a part of their community. Please click the links below for updates from your children’s levels and for recent photos at Lyonsgate: Toddler Casa…


Lyonsgate Montessori School Casa student learning to read.

Lyonsgate Update April 14, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, This coming weekend is the Easter (very) long weekend. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, and on Easter Monday, April 21. Please click the links below for updates from your children’s levels and for recent photos at Lyonsgate: Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler Lyonsgate Montessori…</p><hr /><p class=by Jason Phillips

Lyonsgate Montessori School Elementary student in love with art.

Lyonsgate Update April 7, 2025

Hello Lyonsgate Families, Last week was a wild weather week, and the temperature is forecast to remain variable this week. Please check the forecast each morning to make sure your Lyonsgate students are prepared for the conditions. We are also asking that the following items are not placed in student backpacks and are handed to staff at drop off: medication tuition cheques and payments snacks or other outside food the following non-medication items for Casa and Toddler only: moisturizer, lip…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student enjoying recess time outside.

Lyonsgate Update March 31, 2025

Hello Lyonsgate Families, A message from Ms. Craigie: Dear Families, As I prepare for my maternity leave, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the past five years. It has been an absolute privilege to care for and guide your children throughout their journeys here at Lyonsgate. The laughter, milestones, and special moments we’ve shared will always hold a special place in my heart. I want to thank each and every one of you for trusting me with your beautiful…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student happy with the results of the Making Tea activity in her Casa classroom.

Lyonsgate Update March 3, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, While the winter term is the shortest term of the school year, it was certainly the most adventuresome this year with a surprise Friday afternoon blizzard, a surprise snow/ice day, more snow than we’ve seen in years, some deep freezes, and a taste of spring warmth. Through it all, your children at all Montessori levels, from the youngest Toddler to the oldest Elementary students, have handled it all with grace and joy. Thank you. Enjoy a much-deserved…


Lyonsgate Montessori School Casa student working with the Montessori Metal Insets material, a creative activity that prepares the hand for writing.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 24, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Community, This Friday, Feb. 28, is a PD Day and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. It is forecast to be a soggy week as temperatures rise and all that snow starts to melt (with a possibility of rain in the forecast too!). Please see the reminders from the Casa and Toddler staff below about extra clothes, weather appropriate gear, and the need to please label everything. See the Elementary section to learn how they are participating in this week’s Provincial…


Lyonsgate Montessori School Elementary student writing a story in front of the fireplace on a wintry school day.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 18, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, It was so nice to see so many Lyonsgate students arriving this morning. Between sickness and snowstorms the last couple of weeks have been out of the ordinary, to say the least. We hope you all had a great Family Day long weekend and were able to get out and play in the snow (rather than just shovel it and drive through it). It has been wonderful to have lots of snow on the playground and at the park for the students to play with, and in. The last couple of…