"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world."
Dr. Maria Montessori
About Surrey Montessori Society
The Surrey Montessori Society (SMS) is a not-for-profit association in British Columbia, Canada, that supports the Montessori K – 7 Choice programs in the Surrey public school district.
Formed in 1981, the SMS membership consists of parents, caregivers and supporters who believe all children deserve access to the Montessori Method of teaching and philosophy.
Surrey's publicly-funded Montessori Choice program is currently at Douglas Elementary, Latimer Road Elementary, and Mountainview Montessori.
Formed in 1981, the SMS membership consists of parents, caregivers and supporters who believe all children deserve access to the Montessori Method of teaching and philosophy.
Surrey's publicly-funded Montessori Choice program is currently at Douglas Elementary, Latimer Road Elementary, and Mountainview Montessori.
How To EnrolL in the Montessori Public Choice Program
- Kindergarten: Please visit Kindergarten Choice Lottery for the application process. The Virtual Parent Information Meeting for all Surrey schools is held in January. Registration for your child's catchment school begins in early January.
- The Online application for the Montessori opens late January and ends early February. The random lottery draws take place in February/March. Results will be emailed to applicants.
- Grades 1-7: To register students in Grades 1-7, please contact the school directly.
SMS Annual Adult Social Fundraiser
The SMS Annual Adult Social fundraiser is a social evening where all our Montessori parents, friends, and teachers can enjoy an evening out, while raising money for the program. It features dinner, beverages, a silent auction, a 50-50 draw, and door prizes.
The date, location, and price will be announced in the new year. (Pending Covid-19 restrictions)
The date, location, and price will be announced in the new year. (Pending Covid-19 restrictions)
MARIA MONTESSORI
Maria Montessori, born in Italy in 1870, was an active advocate for the rights of the child. After becoming Italy's first woman doctor, her interests turned to the education of the children and she began her lifelong pursuit of studying child development. Her own educational method evolved over fifty years of work with children around the world.
Article about the formidable Maria Montessori and her contributions to education and society.
Article about the formidable Maria Montessori and her contributions to education and society.
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