The Prepared Environment
The task of education, according to Dr. Montessori, is to help children become the people of their time and place, of their society. People who can participate in…
Situated in a beautiful natural setting, Southern Montessori School offers an authentic, academically rigorous Montessori education. Children are inspired, nurtured and challenged to become independent, caring, informed, and active young people able to live fulfilling lives, make a positive contribution to their communities and work towards the creation of a better, more peaceful world.
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Offering parents the gift of uninterrupted time with their child to explore and learn together in a nurturing, respectful environment guided by a trained Montessori facilitator.
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Laying the foundations for children to flourish in learning and in life by valuing each child as an individual and fostering an enjoyment of learning driven by joyful curiosity and active exploration.
Preschool
Building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and wellbeing that equip students with the skills to be active, self-motivated and resilient young people who are excited to learn about the world and their place in it.
Primary School
Meeting the unique needs of adolescents within a challenging yet supportive learning community that prepares students to be agile lifelong learners and contribute to a more peaceful and equitable world.
Middle SchoolSouthern Montessori School has a long-standing reputation for providing an academically excellent Montessori education within a nurturing and supportive environment. We would love to welcome you to tour our school and see the Montessori difference.
The task of education, according to Dr. Montessori, is to help children become the people of their time and place, of their society. People who can participate in…
This term, our Preschool cultural studies will continue as we explore the Seven Continents in greater depth. Each continent will be studied individually, allowing the children to make…
This term, our Year 8 students have been immersed in the world of coffee as part of their Term 3 Occupations class. Their learning will culminate next week…