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…
Brave Hearts | Curious Minds
Preschool – Exploring Seven Continents
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…
Middle School: Learning the Art of Coffee
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…
CYCLE 3 – Welcoming Our Classroom Pet, Golden Nugget!
This term, our Cycle 3 classroom welcomed a very special new member — Golden Nugget, our bearded dragon! Having a class pet is more than just exciting; it…
Meet Our New Cycle 1 Educator: Gwen Doyle
We are thrilled to welcome Gwen to our Southern Montessori community! With 18 years of experience in education both locally and internationally, Gwen brings a fresh perspective, enthusiasm,…
Reflecting on Term 3: Learning, Creativity, and Growth
As Term 3 draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the wonderful opportunities for growth and learning our children and young people have embraced….
The Fifth Great Story – The Story of Numbers
The Fifth Great Lesson, “The Story of Numbers,” is a journey through the history of mathematics, exploring the development of numeric systems from their earliest origins to the…
The Fourth Great Story
With the Fourth Great Story, the journey through time continues. We invite the children to recall how Earth formed, how plants and animals came, and at last, when…
Hand-on Activities: “What the hand does, the mind remembers!”
“What the hand does, the mind remembers.” — Maria Montessori Over the past few weeks, students in the Rainbow Lorikeet classroom have been exploring fractions. Maria Montessori understood…
CYCLE 1 – Celebrating 100 Days of Learning
Last week, our Cycle 1 Receptions celebrated an important milestone — 100 days of school! To mark the occasion, Tash’s class and Rachel and Olivia’s class took part…
Official Opening of Our New Toilet and Verandah Facilities
We are delighted to share the successful opening of our newly completed toilet and verandah facilities at Southern Montessori. This important project enhances our school’s infrastructure, ensuring a…
Inside a Montessori Cycle 1 Classroom: Geography, Literacy, Science and More
What an exciting term it’s been in Cycle 1! Our students have been busy exploring, creating, and deepening their understanding of the world around them through a wide…