The White Oaks Philosophy
The Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators (CCMA) Accreditation is one reason to consider our school. Our unique implementation of the Montessori method is another.
White Oaks’ students develop confidence, self discipline and independence, as well as an enthusiasm for learning. We encourage them to make decisions from an early age and as result they learn to become problem-solvers able to make appropriate choices and mange their time well.
At White Oaks, we couple our academic program with practical and social skills using the same philosophies as Dr. Maria Montessori. In addition to building their own learning skills in an atmosphere where Please and Thank you or polite offers of “Do you need help with work” are the mainstays of conversation. Imagine a “school” which can also stimulate the creativity and curiosity of toddler, pre-school and elementary aged children!
At White Oaks, our teachers do not present students with the right answers and have them memorize those answers for a test – rather, the students are presented with intriguing questions and challenged to discover the answers or even find their own new solutions!
Our Curriculum at White Oaks
Toddler and Casa Programs
Our prepared environment features an ordered arrangement of sequential materials appropriately designed to suit the varying stages of our students’ development. Each class contains Montessori materials experimentally tested for the developmental stage of our children.
Within each classroom, all students may work independently or with partners to study activities from any of the five main areas:
Practical Life
Exercises include care of self, care of the environment, exercises of grace and courtesy and co-ordination of physical movement.
Sensorial
Materials that allow children to order classify and describe sensory impressions in relation to length, temperature, mass, colour, pitch, etc.
Language
Materials focus on oral language development, phonics, written expression, reading, grammar and children’s literature.
Math
Manipulative materials enables child to visualize concepts of numbers: quantity, symbol, sequence, operations and basics facts.
Culture
Exercises expose the child to Geography, History, Botany, Zoology, Music, Art, French and more.
Elementary Programs
Every child at White Oaks is individually recognized as having unique potential. Our flexible classroom environment and unique style of teaching encourage all students to study and progress at their own pace and does not limit them by grade or peer level.
Academic development is combined with cultural subjects, rendering a totally integrated academic and social curriculum.
Language
Parts of Speech, Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, Creative Writing, Sentence Analysis.
Mathematics
Algebra, Fractions, Geometry, Decimals, Problem Solving, Laws of Arithmetic.
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Geology, History, Anthropology, Geography.
Cultural Studies
Political Science, Drama Art, French, Health, Music, Computers.
Physical Education
Sportball, Tennis, Swimming.
The White Oaks Classroom
Classrooms are divided into 3 year age groupings. This provides the younger students with a graded series of models for imitation and stimulation, enabling them to see what they are working towards. Simultaneously, the older students have the opportunity to help the younger ones and reinforce their own knowledge at the same time.
Classes are segmented as follows:
Toddler – 18 months to 3 years
Casa – 3 years to 6 years
Lower Elementary – 6 years to 9 years
Upper Elementary – 9 years to 12 years
Our low students to teacher ratio assure each child maximum interaction permitting teachers to individually observe and guide your child.
Personalized Convenience and Care.
Before School Care – 7:30am to 9am
After School Care – 3:30pm to 6pm
March Break and Summer Camp
A Fully Licensed Facility
The White Oaks Montessori School is licensed under the Ministry of Education as a Private School. White Oaks is an Accredited Montessori School with the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators, (CCMA).
White Oaks’ Goals
• A commitment to the development and growth of a positive self image in each of our children.
• To offer the best care in our community for children in a safe and clean environment
• To develop habits of concentration and perseverance within the Montessori Program
• To provide a caring atmosphere where the children can build their inter-personal skills as well as develop their social skills
• Most of all, our aim is to make sure the children have fun, are happy, and find joy in learning
White Oaks’ Parents Say…
“When my husband and I were seeking the right private school, there were a lot of considerations…academics…flexibility…social atmosphere…structure…qualified staff. We ultimately chose White Oaks Montessori. They surpassed our requirements.”
“It is appropriate to state that the experience that (our son) has had at White Oaks will benefit him throughout his lifetime, influence him greatly and shape his life.”
“White Oaks Montessori School has taught (daughter) how to learn and how to enjoy learning, plus the social skills she exhibits.”
“While the focus is the class is on learning, it is done in such a fun and loving way. These 2 teachers epitomize what teaching is really all about.”
White Oaks’ Staff
Barbara Ward, Principal and Chief Executive Officer of White Oaks Montessori School Ltd. has been a dedicated believer in the Montessori philosophy during her 33 years association with the Montessori program. She received her formal education in Ontario and England. Barbara Ward graduated in 1970 at the London England – based Association Montessori International (AMI) – an international organization, established by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Our Mission
Through the development of a safe, nurturing environment, we support the developing child in their quest for academic excellence, positive interdependent relationships and the skills necessary for a fulfilling life as an integral valued member of our society.
Barbara Ward
Since our Montessori classroom is a dynamic environment, Mrs. Ward carefully screens teachers who are able to respond to students’ feelings and at the same time, set clear and consistent limits. Teachers are trained observers of children’s learning and behaviour, allowing them to know when to intervene in the child’s learning with either a new lesson, a fresh challenge or a reinforcement of basic ground rules. All teachers are certified by teacher training institutes accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
Other Location:
1338 Clarkson Road North,
Mississauga L5J 2W5
905-855-2321
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