Cornerstone is a private Kindergarten–Grade 7 school offering personalized learning in small classes. We meet British Columbia’s provincial learning standards while enriching the curriculum with advanced mathematics and language studies, hands-on learning, creative projects, and technology. Our goal is to provide every child with a strong academic foundation and a positive, meaningful educational experience.

Cornerstone combines Montessori materials and principles with a structured, teacher-guided approach. Students learn in single-grade classrooms rather than traditional three-year age groupings. Mornings focus primarily on mathematics and language, while science, social studies, fine arts, technology, and other subjects include opportunities for choice, collaboration, and project-based learning. Homework and assessments are introduced gradually to prepare students for future academic expectations.

Grace, courtesy and respect are top priorities for Cornerstone staff and students. Our goal is to guide students toward personal excellence and help them develop an internal sense of pride in their work and accomplishments. We encourage responsibility, creativity, critical thinking, a strong work ethic, and a lifelong love of learning. These values are reflected in classroom lessons, daily routines, relationships, and expectations that are consistent throughout the school.

Yes. Our annual Open House gives families an opportunity to meet our staff and tour the school.

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Grace and courtesy, respectful communication, personal responsibility, and care for others are part of daily school life. Through lessons, discussions, and everyday interactions, students develop empathy, confidence, conflict-resolution skills, and a sense of belonging within their school community.

Cornerstone does not operate a school bus or childcare program. However, many of our families attend before and afterschool care together at Caterpillar Fun House or Honeytree Daycare.

Cornerstone is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Staff actively supervise students and take reports of bullying, harassment, exclusion, and other harmful behaviour seriously. Concerns are addressed promptly and thoughtfully, and families are informed when significant issues arise. Students are also taught how to build healthy relationships, respect personal boundaries, resolve conflict, and seek help from a trusted adult.

Small classes allow teachers to know their students well and adjust instruction to support individual strengths and areas for growth. Lessons may include direct teaching, Montessori materials, guided practice, independent work, and enrichment. An additional staff member with more than 25 years of teaching experience is available three days a week to provide a variety of students with academic and emotional support. Admission is based in part on whether the school can appropriately support each student’s learning needs.

Students spend approximately 30–50 minutes outdoors each day, depending on their age. Our outdoor spaces include a large playground, a smaller playground, a soccer turf, and a concrete area for basketball and four square.

Our Kindergarten classroom opens through French doors into a 500-square-foot, fully covered outdoor classroom with turf. This space supports large-motor activities, imaginative play, sensory and water exploration, and practical building experiences.

Outdoor learning also includes physical activity, field trips, nature walks, and opportunities to study the natural environment. In pleasant weather, teachers may hold science or social studies lessons on the turf. Intermediate students may also have the option to complete their work on the covered deck surrounding their classroom.