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The Little Green Buildings on the Hill
I remember distinctly 6 years ago around this time when I, as a parent, was faced with the challenge of which school would best suit my precious little daughter. It was a daunting experience as I was being extremely careful to choose a school that was the perfect fit for her personality. A smart, vivacious, curious and strong willed mind; however, a very sensitive and nurturing personality. I looked to the hills and then cometh my help. Century House Montessori School. A school like no other.
The first difference was the buildings, well organized, open and airy. The second the motto, “Teach Me to Do It Myself”. The third was the teachers and staff who took the time each day to greet my child with a firm handshake accompanied with direct eye contact and a genuine smile. These few things were only the beginning of an experience that we have never forgotten. For three years, Zharia was able to excel socially and academically. She learnt to read at an early age, discover other cultures without leaving her country, develop self confidence but most importantly she was able to be herself without fear of ridicule or being ostracized. As a matter of fact her sensitivity was cultivated and she was taught by the staff and teachers of this establishment that it was okay to cry sometimes or extend help to those in need. For those three years she was taught for two by Mrs. Morgan, who gave her an excellent start and for one by Ms Lynsey who provided an astounding finish.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to relocate to the United States. It was a painful experience for all of us to leave this place that had become our daughter’s second home; however, she was well prepared to accept the challenge of the school she now attends in the U.S. Zharia attends the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Virginia and ranks in the top 1% based on her IOWA test results for elementary students in the nation. We are often told by her present teachers that Zharia’s success is to be partly attributed to the excellent start she got at her school in the British Virgin Islands. Her social skills and nurturing personality are often commented upon by the teachers and staff of her present school and we know that these are skills that were cultivated at Century House Montessori School, BVI.
We come home for summer and all other major school breaks and one of the first places we still visit is the group of little green buildings on the hill. Still well organized, still a loving nurturing environment, still makes us cry every time we have to leave them.
Thanks Mrs. Morgan & Staff. Keep up the excellent work! We will forever miss you.
Deborah O’Neal & Family
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Century House Montessori School, BVI is a haven for the lucky children who are privileged to attend. The surroundings are glorious, the buildings and materials are beautiful and the teachers are dedicated and truly care about each and every child.
I spent four years as a part of the CHMS family, both as a parent and subsequently as a member of staff. They were very happy years and I feel incredibly lucky that my daughter's first educational experience was at CHMS. She blossomed from a very shy, quiet girl into a caring, confident and eager student. I know that I, together with the school, have enabled her an incredible start in life. I hope that she will treasure the experiences afforded her and utilise the skills she has gained to her full potential.
My only regret is that, due to leaving the island, my other two children will not be able to benefit from this wonderful and truly unique Montessori school.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jane Unwin
When I am asked about what life was like living in Tortola, I talk about Century House Montessori School. It was the jewel of our experience. No school has been able to compare since. Not the physical space, the sheer beauty nor the teachers. Now that I sit on various education fundraising boards, I find myself saying things like "let's remember to put the children first," "this project needs to be a reflection of the integrity we are striving for" or "how can we make this school feel like more of a community." These are all ideas that stem from working with Mrs. Patricia Morgan. Although CHMS seems like a far away dream to us now, I am still reminded in the most poignant way from my daughter, Mariana, who will still say every once in awhile, "I miss my school on the hill with my pretty teacher, it was nice there."
Jackie Kellogg