Why Discovery House?
There is a reason families choose Discovery House. It begins with how we see the child.
At Discovery House, we believe children are capable of far more than adults sometimes expect. Our role is to create an environment where they can discover that capacity and develop it with confidence.
We See the Whole Child
We nurture intellectual, emotional, social, physical, creative and spiritual development.
We Protect Curiosity
We encourage children to ask questions, investigate ideas and discover the joy of finding answers.
We Build Independence
Children are given meaningful opportunities to make choices, solve problems and take responsibility.
We Value Academic Excellence
We combine child-centred learning with strong academic foundations and high expectations.
We Develop Character
We believe education should help children become people of integrity, compassion, responsibility and purpose.
We Open the World
Through French, global learning, service, creativity and collaboration, children develop a wider understanding of the world.
We Partner with Families
We believe children flourish when school and home work together.
The Discovery House Advantage
Education for life: timeless values in a rapidly changing world
Many of the current top-demand jobs did not exist 10 years ago. Today’s schools are educating children for a world we can only imagine, to create solutions to problems we don’t know, using technologies that have not been invented yet. A Discovery House education is vision-driven, always keeping the end in mind — with careful consideration of the future world our students will live in, and their divine purpose.
The best predictors of success in life go beyond academic knowledge. They are about how we know and how we use what we know in our environment and relationships. Against the background of an unpredictable future, we are focused on timeless qualities inherent in an authentic Montessori education.
Intrinsically Motivated
Autonomous
A Problem Solver
Creative
Confident Competent Life-long Learner
A Culture of Respect
Broad Perspectives
A strong, Christ-centred community
Strong Community
We recognise that a shared vision and competence in staff, parents and other significant adults in the lives of our children are critical to their success and our success as a school. Our structured programs include robust staff development programs, a Parent Education Series (including grandparents and caregivers), an active Parents’ Forum, and continually strengthened channels of communication.
Christ-Centred Vision
Our mission is to educate children who will use their phenomenal skills, abilities and knowledge to serve God’s agenda through Jesus Christ. They will be lovers of God with an optimum sense of social responsibility.
Read Our Statement of FaithIn their own words
Why families stay at Discovery House
“Our daughter reads, explores and serves. She became everything we hoped.”
— Parent, Elementary
“The educators know every child by name — and know their heart.”
— Parent, Children’s House
“From the first visit, we felt the calm. We knew it was home.”
— Parent, Infant Centre