“Education of even a very small child…does not aim at preparing them for school, but for life.”
Dr Maria Montessori
Agreed that FMS provides a challenging curriculum.
Agreed that FMS prepares children for lifelong learning.
Agreed that FMS provides sound teaching of the basics.
Agreed that the classroom
environments are welcoming.
Agreed that the Montessori materials are beautifully presented.
FMS Toddlers (ages 2-3): Thriving Towards Independence
Your child will thrive as an independent learner by engaging in activities that develop concentration, motor skills, self-esteem and a joy for learning.
FMS Pre Primary (ages 3-6): Foundations for future learning
Tap into your child’s extraordinary capacity to learn through exploration, curiosity and hands on experience. In their 3rd year of pre-primary school, students may enter the NESA registered FMS Kindergarten program - the first step in your child's primary school education.
FMS Lower Primary (ages 6-9): Thriving towards the future
Meet your child’s need for intellectual independence, personal interest and social interaction as their sense of self develops.
FMS Upper Primary (ages 9-12): Thriving as confident, compassionate & capable individuals
With growing responsibility and time for personal and collaborative work, your child will thrive as a well-rounded, capable and compassionate member of their community.
Implementing Logical Consequences: A guide for parents
Logical Consequences is a popular topic for FMS families and our recent webinar was a great opportunity for us to partner with parents to help you implement logical consequences at home. For those who missed it, this article offers a brief overview of the presentation. You can watch the video recording here and use this parent guide as quick reference when needed -stick it to your fridge! A brief introduction…
Celebrating Harmony Day: Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity at FMS
Harmony Day is significant event in Australia, promoting cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and a sense of belonging for everyone. At FMS, Harmony Day is an opportunity to showcase the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our vibrant school community. This year, our whole community got involved, sharing foods, books, maps, traditional dress and traditions from cultures across the globe. Students and parents got a taste of each culture – literally…
Extra-Curricular Activities at FMS – What’s on in 2025?
At FMS we strive to give our students the widest variety of experiences in education. We know our academic programs are second to none. We incorporate a variety of immersion experiences into our curriculum so that every FMS student can experience music, art, drama, languages other than English, culture, history, gardening, PDHPE and sport. These programs are offered within our regular weekly programming, going beyond NESA requirements for K-6 (primary)…
