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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.
Harmony Day 2026: Everyone Belongs
Harmony Week is a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Fittingly, this year’s theme is Everyone Belongs. These values reflect the core values of Montessori education and very specifically the values we hold true at Forestville Montessori School. Within our small school community there are more than 27 cultural backgrounds. 48% of…
The Movable Alphabet: When Writing Begins Before Reading
If you’ve ever watched a young Montessori child build a word out of beautifully crafted red and blue letters, you’ve witnessed something profound. This is the moment when spoken language begins to take physical shape through the Movable Alphabet, a beloved Montessori material that opens the door to writing long before children’s hands are ready for a pencil. What Is the Movable Alphabet? The Movable Alphabet is a wooden box…
Child-Educator Conferences: The Most Important Montessori Practice You Rarely Hear About
With invitations shared this week for our parent-educator conferences, we thought we'd introduce all FMS families to one of the quieter, less visible practices in a Montessori primary classroom: the Child-Educator conference. You may never see it listed on a schedule or mentioned in a weekly update, yet it plays a profound role in children’s experience at school. Relationship Comes First The purpose of these conferences is to establish, maintain,…
