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><p class=Read More


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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary students building models of molecules.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 10, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Apologies again for the late notification of the snow/ice day last Thursday; that one caught us by surprise too. As a reminder, if the public school board, HWDSB, closes schools, Lyonsgate automatically closes too. Speaking of closures, next Monday, February 17, is the Family Day statutory holiday and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. (Lyonsgate will also be closed on Friday, Feb. 28, for a PD Day). Please click the links below for updates from your…

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Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler students and guide enjoying each other's company at the snack table.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 3, 2025

Hello Lyonsgate Families, This week, the Elementary campus is hosting a Parent Education Session, “Montessori Outcomes: The Lasting Gifts of a Holistic Education,” on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 3:30-4:15. See the Elementary section for details. Hamilton Summer Camp Info: Registration for summer camps is underway. Here are some summer camp links for families that may be looking for summer care and activities (some also offer March Break camps): Stoney Creek Children’s Club is for children…

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Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student building independence with the Montessori Buckle Dressing Frame material.

Lyonsgate Update Jan. 27, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Well, that was a cold week. We all spent a lot of time indoors and were very happy to get back outside, and just in time for the Elementary students’ walk to their ongoing winter phys. ed. dance classes at Elev8 Dance. Staff Update: Lyonsgate is bidding a fond farewell to Ms. Duhig and her family as they move at the end of this month.  Not only will we miss Ms. Duhig on staff, and her ability to help wherever and whenever needed, but we will also miss…

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Lyonsgate Montessori Casa students enjoying the first dusting of snow to play with.

Lyonsgate Update January 20, 2025

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, We had some snow, finally, for your Lyonsgate Montessori kids to play with last week. It was great to finally be able to put the winter materials to use outside at the Primary campus, and there was a lot of shoveling and building during recess. This Friday, Jan. 24, is a PD Day and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. Free Piano: the Primary campus building has a piano that is free for the taking to anyone able to move it; please let us know if your family…

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