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Learning Beyond Today
“Education of even a very small child…does not aim at preparing them for school, but for life.”
Dr Maria Montessori
What our Parents Say
FMS provides a challenging curriculum.
FMS prepares children for lifelong learning.
FMS provides sound teaching of the basics.
Our classroom
environments are welcoming.
The Montessori materials are beautifully presented.
Different from daycare. More school than preschool
The Toddler and Preschool Programs at Forestville Montessori School share some similarities with regular childcare or preschool centres; long days, 5-day programs, long hours and CCS rebates to name a few. But we're different from daycare and more like school than preschool. Extensive academics, a diverse range of programs and a NESA accredited Kindergarten program are just the start!
Our staff make a difference!
Our lead educators are degree-qualified teachers who are also Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) trained. AMI is the international gold-standard for Montessori teachers. Our educators are each supported by AMI trained classroom assistants, many of whom hold Bachelor's degrees in related fields. Importantly, all FMS staff are experienced, committed and consistent.
Learning Beyond Today: The future is now at FMS
Today at FMS, Students are developing skills that the OECD identified as critical in their landmark “Future of Education and Skills 2030” project; curiosity and Imagination, resilience and self-regulation, agency and purpose to name a few. FMS students are building core competencies highlighted by the World Economic Forum as the most in-demand for the future, including critical and analytical thinking, complex problem solving, leadership and empathy.
Language & Culture at FMS
FMS is a non-denominational independent school. We welcome students and families from all cultures and backgrounds. Our current student body represents 25 different countries and 48% of FMS students speak a language other than English.The diversity of language and culture in our small school adds to the richness of education we provide. Cultural diversity in our school community provides a foundation for learning and acceptance, empathy and respect. This is key to our delivery of an education for peace.
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius Part 2
In Part One of this series, we began exploring the eight Montessori principles that Dr. Angeline Stoll Lillard examines in her landmark book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. As we saw, what makes these principles so compelling is that Dr. Maria Montessori's intuitions about children were a precursor to what decades of developmental science have since confirmed about how humans actually learn. In this second and final installment, we…
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius Part 1
Montessori education has been in existence for over a century, but does it actually work? Dr. Angeline Stoll Lillard spent years researching this question, and her book, Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, is a must-read. In her book, Dr. Lillard identifies eight principles at the heart of Montessori education. What’s key is that these Montessori principles align with what developmental science tells us about how humans actually learn. The…
The Montessori Student: Born to explore, work and belong
When most people think about what children need to thrive, they first think of the basics: food, sleep, safety, and love. Abraham Maslow described how fundamental needs (such as food, shelter, and sleep) must be met to satisfy higher spiritual needs, such as belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization. What is perhaps less well known is that Montessori education builds on a very similar understanding of human nature and that we carefully design the prepared environment…
