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What is Montessori?
Montessori is a child-centred educational philosophy that recognises children’s innate sense of wonder, curiosity and desire to grow and learn. Known for providing stimulating environments, specially trained teachers and carefully designed materials that support the optimal growth of the whole child, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional, the Montessori Method also encourages empathy and respect for others and the natural world.
The Montessori curriculum is one of the only curriculum models that has been empirically shown to improve executive function in children and promote the development of self-discipline, independence and peacefulness.
A Montessori education prepares students to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the real world, to contribute as responsible and ethical members of society, to be inquiring, reflective thinkers, and life-long learners.
Why should I choose a Montessori education for my child?
All parents want to the best educational program for their child and choosing a Montessori education has many benefits.
All children are valued as unique individuals with their own strengths and challenges. Small class sizes allow us to individualise learning with students supported to learn at their own pace, to question, make connections and learn deeply. This approach fosters independence and supports children to grow into young people able to lead their own learning.
Working within a close and caring community, Montessori students also learn from and support each other. Indeed, collaboration and cooperation is inherent in the structure of the Montessori classroom.
Montessori students develop brave hearts and curious minds. This is the skill set needed for the 21st century and includes the ability to be compassionate and caring, to collaborate and communicate effectively, to think critically, and to act boldly and with courage.
Is Montessori education academically rigorous?
Yes. Montessori learning is structured and sequential. In the early years there is a focus on supporting children to self-select purposeful activities and develop their ability to concentrate.
Across our school, subject specific skills and vocabulary are taught in all curriculum areas for example, reading, grammar, mathematics, biology, art and so on. Students apply their learning in inquiry based interdisciplinary project work ensuring deep conceptual learning.
Students work with concrete materials moving to abstract as they acquire a deep understanding of concepts. Teachers hold high expectations for every student and provide levels of challenge and difficulty that are appropriate for each individual.