Avoid unnecessary service calls with do-it-yourself furnace maintenance

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Furnace repairs can be expensive for homeowners. The older the furnace, the more costly the repairs can be. And furnaces rarely breakdown at convenient times. Repairs are often needed in the dead of winter or peak of summer. However, there are a number of easy steps homeowners can take themselves to keep their furnace running properly and avoid … [Read more...]

Replacing hot water tanks is important to keeping costs low

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Few homeowners give much thought to the hot water tank in their basement. Most homeowners rent their hot water tank and are satisfied with the unit as long as it provides a steady supply of hot water when people in the family need it – whether for washing dishes or taking a shower. But hot water tanks can be more complicated than most homeowners … [Read more...]

Community Outreach

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Students are well aware that not everybody lives a privileged lifestyle. Students at Town Centre Montessori Private Schools and Town Centre Private High School are taught that we collectively share the world and that we need to assist others where possible. On this premise, pre-school, elementary and high school students enthusiastically … [Read more...]

High efficiency furnaces provide comfort and cost savings

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Is your home furnace getting old and acting up? Is the heating and cooling in your home uneven and cutting in and out? Have you been thinking about replacing the furnace in your home with a newer model? If the answers are ‘yes,’ why not consider upgrading to a high efficiency furnace that can provide great results and save money on monthly … [Read more...]

Extended care

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One highlight of the Town Centre Montessori Private Schools’ (TCMPS) program is the extended care from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at no extra cost. Parents find this an asset knowing that reliable and involved childcare is provided before and after the regular school hours. During the before school program, between 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and the after … [Read more...]

Furnace maintenance important to keeping homes warm and cool

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Winter is approaching and that means it’s time for a furnace tune-up. Like a car, furnaces need regular maintenance and care in order to ensure they perform at an optimum level. Failure to maintain a furnace can result in costly breakdowns when homeowners need the system to work the most – during peak summer heat and frigid winter days. These … [Read more...]

House leagues

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The high school House League structure at Town Centre Private High School (TCPHS) was inaugurated in September 2010. This program, tremendously popular with students, incorporates a variety of activities and competitions into the school year including athletics, arts, community service and other spirit building events. Each high school student, as … [Read more...]

Varsity Sports

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In addition to House League events, drop in lunch hour sports and fitness club, Town Centre Montessori Private Schools (TCMPS) and Town Centre Private High School (TCPHS) participate in an interschool competitive sports league known as the Small Schools Athletic Federation (SSAF). The SSAF is comprised of 53 independent schools from the GTA and … [Read more...]

The Montessori Method

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The Montessori program is based on a well known philosophy and teaching methodology. Students learn in an inviting and intellectually stimulating classroom led by Montessori trained teachers. The students are treated as individuals and are allowed to progress at their own pace and level of understanding with gentle guidance from their … [Read more...]

Elementary Private School

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The Town Centre Montessori Private Schools’ (TCMPS) elementary program offers a non-Montessori curriculum and welcomes grade 1 to 8 students from throughout the Greater Toronto Area, York and Durham regions as well as internationally. The elementary program offers a well-rounded, academic program preparing and guiding students towards university … [Read more...]