Bayside reopens as Montessori school

At the bar-area-turned-bookshelves, from left, outdoor leader Marguerite Vanderkolk, Montessori leader Jane Watson and school founder and acting head, Joy Leigh.

The school is hoping to build a relationship with local residents, many of whom walk past the building every day.

The former Bayside Bistro in Snells Beach was due to open its doors as a Montessori and outdoor education primary school on Monday, July 17, after being given the go ahead by the Ministry of Education and Auckland Council less than two weeks before the start of term.

Founder Joy Leigh and her team have been worki...

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