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Enter Here to Be and Find a Friend. These words, which are carved over the school’s entrance, welcome and remind us of our commitment to one another.
We are actively committed to diversity. We expect and promote moral responsibility, and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.
Our goal is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world.
We invite you to learn more about our school and to visit us. We are confident that you will leave with an appreciation for our values, our program, and our people.
We are a independent day school dedicated to inspiring excellence with a purpose.
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FULL TIME FACULTY
1:8
STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
80
PERCENTAGE OF MASTER DEGREES
765
CURRENT ENROLLMENT
Diversity, and how we think about it, plays an important role in the lives of students and adults throughout the School. Lower School teachers discuss and devise effective approaches to issues of identity in the classroom.
Current enrollment: 747
Lower School (272), Middle School (233), Upper School (242)
Students of color: 53%
Student/faculty ratio: 6:1
Grants and tuition aid: $6.7 million awarded to approximately 20% of our students
Annual Fund: $3.8 million (July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019)
Endowment: $141,124,021 (as of May 31, 2019)
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Creating Passionate, Independent Learners
Fredericton Montessori Academy fosters independence, confidence and self-esteem in a warm and collaborative environment. Our hands-on approach engages the whole child and helps cultivate their fullest potential and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Not a traditional school environment.
Our accredited Montessori curriculum is innovative and unreached, designed to support each child’s unique learning style and offers them freedom to explore and pursue their natural curiosity and interests. The result is a happy, independent learner with the skills, confidence and knowledge they require to succeed in their own personal and education journeys.
⭐ Programming available for age 3 – grade 8
⭐ Personalized Approach
⭐ Children grow & learn at their own pace
⭐ Enriched programming including French, Music and Physical Education
⭐ Beautiful outdoor space
⭐ Before & after care available
⭐ Convenient central location
⭐ Safety is our priority
Message from the Owners
It is with overwhelming love and respect that we welcome you to our website. Whether you are just having a peek out of interest or you are considering a Montessori education for your child, we welcome you!
We could have never imagined what a positive impact our school would have on so many. Our goal has always been to foster a love of learning. We do that through individualized lesson plans for all children, developing a strong sense of self and independence, collaboration and community involvement.
As the first and only accredited Montessori school in Atlantic Canada, we pride ourselves on what a Montessori education brings to our families. Our strength truly lies within our community. When we invite a child to join our school, we onboard the whole family.
We believe that education is not merely about academics; it’s about creating a supportive environment where curiosity thrives, creativity flourishes, and lifelong friendships are formed.
As you explore our website, we invite you to discover the unique programs we offer, meet our dedicated educators, and hear the stories of our vibrant community. This is more than just a school; it’s a place where dreams are nurtured, and potential is unlocked.
Thank you for considering our school as a partner in your child’s educational journey. We look forward to meeting you and the potential of having you join our community, where together, we can inspire the next generation of learners to embrace their individuality and make a meaningful impact in the world. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Yours in education,
🌹Laura and Wanda 🕊️
Mission Statement
Vision & Mission Statement
At Fredericton Montessori Academy (FMA) our Mission is to create a happy nurturing environment within a Montessori program. We are dedicated to empowering children to reach their fullest potential, regardless of ability levels and learning styles while priding ourselves in reaching high academic standings. It is our vision to guide our children to become confident, creative, and compassionate life-long learners that become driven to contribute to their local and global communities.
Our goal is to maintain an open communication between teachers, parents, students, and staff. We are committed to attend to each child’s individual needs by providing a safe, secure, and caring environment to foster a love of learning.
Fredericton Montessori Academy is an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity. We respect all individuals regardless of their religion, race, culture, gender, and sexual orientation. We strive to include a variety of cultural experiences within our program. Our environment maintains a neutral perspective and all religion and spirituality are discussed.
FMA History
Established in 2017, Fredericton Montessori Academy has grown in both numbers and community respect. All our classroom guides hold a Montessori diploma issued by an accredited MACTE institution.
Owner, Laura McDonald, has over a decade of public-school experience teaching French Immersion. She holds not only her BEd, but a Masters in Guidance and a certificate in Lower Elementary Montessori training through NAMC. She has completed her 18-month MACTE Accredited Montessori Leadership Course through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Laura currently serves as the Head of School. As a true Montessorian, Laura is committed to continually learning how to better serve our community.
Owner, Wanda Poniatowski, is T.M.I. trained in both Lower and Upper Elementary and has been teaching in a Montessori classroom for almost two decades. Wanda has a Fine Arts degree from the University of Guelph with a double minor in English and Music. She has continued to take several Montessori courses to gain further understanding of the way children are developing today. Most recently, she audited the Early Childhood program through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Wanda currently serves as the Academic Director and Lower Elementary Classroom Guide.
Philosophy and Method
Dr. Maria Montessori founded the Montessori method in Italy in the early 1900s and her scientific approach to education was shaped around the individual needs of the child. Her education was built upon three primary principles – observation, freedom of choice and the prepared environment.
Maria Montessori believed “what the hand does, the mind remembers” and that children learn most effectively through touch. She developed beautiful sensorial materials like the golden math beads, sandpaper letters and wooden maps of the world. The teacher’s job is to show the children how to use these materials and then leave them to learn independently. These materials help the child to understand what he/she is learning by associating an abstract concept with a concrete sensorial experience. In this manner, the Montessori child is learning and not just memorizing. The Montessori Method stresses that children learn and progress at their own pace so that fast learners are not held back, and slow learners are not frustrated by their inability to keep up.
Through her observations of how children learn to walk, speak, or read, Montessori concluded that a young child’s mind is like a sponge – she called it “the absorbent mind,” and called the first six years of life, “the most important period of life; the time when intelligence, man’s greatest tool, is being formed.”
As a result, a Montessori classroom will expose children to complex concepts much earlier than the mainstream school system.
