BHMS is a not-for-profit, independent school which was established in
1983, employs 45 staff and over 200 students. BHMS is one of only three CCMA (
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Bishop Hamilton Montessori School admits students of any race, colour, religion, gender and national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin in the administration of employment or admissions programs or policies.
Hours: 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Office hours: 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Bishop Hamilton Montessori School was founded in January 1983 with six preschool students. The school fell under the jurisdiction of the Ottawa Anglican School Society. The Society was incorporated on October 7, 1981 by Anglicans concerned about the adequacy of Christian nurturing for students.
The School is named after the first Anglican bishop of Ottawa, the Right Reverend Charles Hamilton. Among his other qualities, Bishop Hamilton is remembered for his happy relationship with children. In several addresses to the synod he stressed the desirability of denominational schools affiliated with the public system, where Christian faith and nurture could be part of a child’s daily education.