Working Mission: Using the Montessori Philosophy and method of education, it is the goal of the NWT Montessori Society to instill in each child a love of learning, an appreciation of nature, and a strong sense of self, and responsibility to community.
“Help me to help myself.”
Working Vision: The NWT Montessori Society strives to provide programs for preschool-aged children that focus on the dynamic relationships between children, caregivers, and the learning environment, resulting in children forging their own unique path.
Working Values: The NWT Montessori Society values guiding children through gentle leadership to take charge of their own learning, supported by caregivers and the environment. The NWT Montessori Society values the seven principles of Montessori Education: play is work, prepared environment, observation, freedom within limits, respect, hands-on learning, and independence.
Land Acknowledgement: The NWT Montessori Society acknowledges that we teach and learn on the traditional territories and homeland of the Akaitcho Dene, Tłı̨chǫ and Métis peoples of the Northwest Territories
Truth and Reconciliation: The NWT Montessori Society recognizes and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action in our programming. Calls to action 12 and 62 (i) are areas where the NWT Montessori Society can focus efforts.
12. We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to develop culturally appropriate early childhood education programs for Aboriginal families.
62. We call upon the federal, provincial, and territorial governments, in consultation and collaboration with survivors, Aboriginal peoples, and educators, to:
(i): Make age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, Treaties, and Aboriginal peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada a mandatory education requirement for Kindergarten to Grade Twelve students.
Programs
Announcement!
New Aftercare Program at Range Lake North for the 2025-2026 School Year
The NWT Montessori Society is thrilled to be able to announce that we are now offering Aftercare for children in JK, Kindergarten up to Grade 3 at Range Lake North School for this upcoming school year (2025-2026)!
We want to thank YK1 and Range Lake School for this opportunity and for making us feel so welcome. We look forward to continuing this partnership!
Aftercare runs from 3:15-5:25 Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays, closures and PD days. The cost up to and including age 5 is 89.00 per month with the government subsidy covering the remainder. For children aged 6 and up, the cost is 264.00 per month. We are able to offer 20 spaces on a first come first served basis.
Please visit https://www.himama.com/online_registration/apply/nwt-montessori-society to submit an application. The database automatically places applications in chronological order. Please specify in the “parent/guardian notes” that you are seeking an aftercare space for Range Lake North.
