Dear Lyonsgate Families,
The end of the school year never ceases to amaze us. We reflect back on the students that started with us in September and recognize just how much they have grown and flourished throughout the school year. This year is no exception. It has been our absolute pleasure to learn alongside your children, and we thank you immensely for the opportunity to share in their lives, and their educational journey.
The end of a school year is always bitter sweet for a Montessori guide. While we look forward to the summer break, we never feel quite satisfied that our work is complete. There is always more, we feel, we could show the students; gifted with a Montessori curriculum that builds upon itself, it somehow feels like our work is never quite complete. Thankfully, we know they will enjoy some beautiful learning experiences throughout the summer that we can look forward to hearing about in the fall. We can also look forward to the next school year and continuing where we have left off, while also welcoming new students to begin their own, unique Montessori journey.
If your child is leaving us this year, please know we wish them, and your family, all the best.
We hope you are able to join us in celebration of the school year at Dundas Driving Park. We look forward to seeing you there, and if we don’t get to say it in person, we wish you and your family a wonderful summer!
[see the sections below for Driving Park Family Picnic and Casa Graduation details, and the Elementary year-end activity details]
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
- Casa Graduation Details: The Casa graduation ceremony, for students completing their Casa programs and entering grade 1, will take place at the family picnic at Dundas Driving Park. The ceremony will start at 11:30, and we ask that graduates be there by 11:15. Thank you.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
- Casa Graduation Details: The Casa graduation ceremony, for students completing their Casa programs and entering grade 1, will take place at the family picnic at Dundas Driving Park. The ceremony will start at 11:30, and we ask that graduates be there by 11:15. Thank you.
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Our graduating students should plan to be at the West Harbor Go Station at 8:15 a.m. to leave on the 8:24 Lakeshore West train to Union Station. Students should ensure they have brought home their Presto cards to use for travel. They should also bring a refillable water bottle and packed lunch, and are welcome to bring a small amount of cash if they wish to purchase an additional snack, but this is not required. Students are planning to return to Hamilton via the 2:47 p.m. Lakeshore West train to West Harbour station at 4:10 p.m. for pick-up.
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m. The Elementary class will be cleaning up the classroom, playing games, and preparing to celebrate our graduating students! The Elementary graduation ceremony will be held on campus from 3:0 3:30 p.m., and will include some light refreshments. Each graduating student is welcome to invite two adults to attend the ceremony. The outdoor classroom will be opened to arriving guests at 2:50 p.m. 🙂 Parents arriving for regular dismissal afterward are welcome to join us in the yard.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
