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The Mission of St. Lawrence Montessori School is to provide an environment that fosters the growth and development of the whole child, allowing him / her to develop their own natural learning ability to its fullest. It is our Mission to nurture confidence, independence and creativity in our students while they learn, paying special attention to social development. In doing this we hope to lay important foundations for the child's school years and life-long growth.
St. Lawrence Montessori School strives:
At St. Lawrence Montessori School it is our aim to ensure that every child attending the school has suitable means of expression and development through the use of Montessori equipment, books, games and other play materials having regard to his or her age and development.
Most of Grainne's experience in Montessori education came from her time as Head of the Montessori Unit (32 children) at Lansdowne Lodge Montessori and pre-school which is located on Shelbourne Road in Ballsbridge. Grainne started there in May 2001 and worked there up until July 2005.
In recent years, while waiting to open her new school, Grainne has acted as a substitute Primary school teacher particularly in local schools in Clontarf and Killester.
"My child has thrived under the care of Grainne. Her caring and attentive manner has won her the affections not only of my child, but of the entire group. While gentle and kind, Grainne is also appropriately assertive and firm. I respect her sincerity, her dedication and her high standards."
- Marie A. Stamp, Acting Head of Mission, Canadian Embassy.
"Grainne has demonstrated initiative and imagination in educating the children in her care. She has a very pleasant manner and has always shown a genuine understanding of our concerns in relation to our children’s welfare and progress. We have always appreciated her pleasant demeanor in dealing with the children, which is reflected in her popularity with all the children and parents."
– Roger & Deirdre McGrath, Sandymount.
"Grainne relates easily with the children who love and respect her and she has earned the approval and support of parents with whom she has a great rapport. They feel that their children are very happy and secure in her classroom, are making great progress and that Grainne is genuinely interested and sincerely committed to their welfare."
– Kathleen Ryan, Principal, St Brigid's Holy Faith Primary School.
The school is equipped with a large play area measuring over 80sqm. There is a synthetic grass surface with extra safe rubberised base that also drains quickly. This means that your child can use the play area even shortly after a rain shower. This ensures almost daily exercise for your child even during the winter months.
The play structure is made in Sweden by HAGS, a highly respected manufacturer whose products conform in full to the latest European Safety standards. For more, please visit http://www.hags.com/aboutus.asp?land=gb&link=3.
The play area is walled on all sides and can only be accessed by a security-controlled gate.
There is an extensive range of Montessori materials available to the children. These have been made by a Dutch company, Nienhuis Montessori, who specialise in the manufacture of the highest quality, most durable materials. For more, please visit http://www.nienhuis.com.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.
