Mr. Speaker, this year, 2007, marks the centennial of the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. We proudly recognize the great work inspired by her discoveries.
The purpose of education is to nurture the energies of childhood—intellectual, physical, emotional, moral and spiritual—so that every member of the human race can make a constructive contribution to the world.
All children deserve the best possible conditions at every stage of their development.
When fully developed, children become individuals committed to human solidarity, social progress and peace.
Montessorians declare their commitment now and in the future to participate in a universal social movement that places children at the centre of society, recognizing them as citizens of the world.
They are also committed to reforming education as a reciprocal, lifelong process in which every member of the human race is profoundly engaged.
Please join us in championing the cause of all children.