-	Montessori Elementary School
-	Hearing experiences from other parents – the Open House provided us with great insight and experiences we could relate 
        with.  We were appreciated being able to hear their stories, their concerns and their reasons for choosing Westside. 
-	Location – reasonable distance from our downtown home
-	Italian connection– the culture and language influence being situated beside the Italian cultural centre is bonus as Matteo is half Italian. 
-	Outdoor field –many private schools that we looked did not have a playground or outdoor space which we feel is important for children to be active.

