Principal's Message

Dear Montmartre School Families,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you to another school year at Montmartre School.  My name is Gillian Costelo, and I am honored to introduce myself as the new principal of this wonderful school community.   I come to Montmartre School with almost 20 years of experience in education, specializing in Inclusive Education, Curriculum Studies, and Leadership.  As a lifelong learner, I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow both academically and personally.  

I look forward to continuing the work to the school community and families have been striving for;  helping Montmartre EAGLES to SOAR!  At Montmartre School we are Empowered, Accepting, Genuine, Leaders, Engaged and Safe, We will Strive, Overcome, Achieve and demonstrate Respect.  This is our mission, our vision, our expectation and our responsibility. Our values of honesty, empathy, respect, responsibility and independence will continue to be modelled, taught and expected from students, staff and our community.

As the principal, my vision for Montmartre School centers on collaboration and a shared passion for student success.  I look forward to working alongside the talented staff, students, and families to create an engaging, enriching learning experience for all and helping our students become the best versions of themselves.  Together, we will strive to uphold our school’s strong tradition of academic excellence, while nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Outside of school, I enjoy staying active, exploring nature, and spending time with my family and our two Bichon Frise puppies. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make this school year a memorable and successful one for all students.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or ideas. I believe that strong relationships between families and school are key to student achievement, and I welcome your partnership as we embark on this new chapter together.

Warmest regards,
Gillian Costelo
Principal
Montmartre School