What We Believe Our mission is to identify the experiences that facilitate education for the future before us. One that empowers the individual and fosters a community of collaborative contributors through interdisciplinary, integrated projects that make the world our classroom. Our School Westmont was founded 67 years ago by an independent community of parents and teachers passionate about creating an environment that inspired students to learn through experiences and respected the individual and their own interests, developmental needs and speeds, following the principles of Maria Montessori. Year by year we have expanded and evolved the school to meet the needs of our community and have adapted our programs based on the changing world around us. Over time we have embraced more technology in the classroom to connect students to virtual experiences while simultaneously embracing more time out of the classroom to learn in the natural environments that exist in the 143 acres of forest, streams and ocean front that our 8 acre campus backs on to. The Westmont Montessori community includes around 270 students and 55 teachers and staff housed in three buildings on our campus. We are guided by our strategic plan and active Board, and supported by a vibrant PAC and engaged, family volunteers. In recent years, we have built our landmark main building, expanded our lower and middle school programs, and introduced a High School program recognised as exceptional by BC Ministry of Education. This year, we are expanding our High School program and redeveloping the High School building while continuing to deliver an exceptional learning experience to our students.