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“Nurturing capable and creative individuals who will enrich our future.”
A program to meet your child at each developmental stage
How does FMS prepare children for an AI driven future?
Today at Forestville Montessori School, students develop skills the OECD identified as critical in their landmark “Future of Education and Skills 2030” project; Curiosity & Imagination, Agency & Purpose, Respect and Empathy. These are just the start!
Every day, our students build core competencies highlighted by the World Economic Forum as the most in-demand for the future. Analytical Thinking & Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Resilience, Flexibility and more. Can your child learn the skills they need for tomorrow, today? They can! It's the Montessori way!
What do families enjoy about FMS?
FMS provides a challenging curriculum.
FMS prepares children for lifelong learning.
FMS meets or exceeds expectations.
Their child feels valued
and respected at FMS.
Would recommend FMS to friends or relatives.
Vibrant Community & Culture
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 in our school community adds to the richness of education offered and provides a foundation for learning acceptance, empathy and respect. This is key to an education for peace.
Our school community extends beyond staff and students, and includes parents, extended family, members of our local community and the wider Montessori Community. We engage together in school events and activities, learning, including parent education, fundraising, carnivals, conferences and more!
Different from daycare. More school than preschool
The Toddler and Preschool Programs at FMS are similar to other childcare and preschool centres with long days, 5-day programs and CCS rebates. We differ in that each class is led by degree-qualified, AMI trained teacher who offer early academics, practical life and social learning, PLUS a NESA accredited Kindergarten program, bridging the gap between preschool and primary.
Highly skilled and qualified educators in every classroom
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.
Montessori materials that offer your child the world
Children at all times and at all ages are engaging curiously with the world, absorbing what they see and building their understanding of the world. In seeking to understand the world, young children ask so many questions! The Montessori geography materials meet that curiosity with simple, beautiful objects that help children put the world into context. As Dr. Montessori explains in Education for a New World, "Children are not able…
Four things Montessori teachers work hard NOT to do
If you come to observe a Montessori classroom, you may notice that the teacher is not the center of attention. You’ll see children moving around, working on various tasks, solving problems, and helping each other, while the teacher moves quietly through the room, watching, waiting, stepping in briefly. This is a careful, deliberate practice (and, for what it’s worth, it may be the hardest thing a Montessori teacher learns to…
Playfulness: Why it Matters to Kids (and Adults)
Did you and your children have fun these last school holidays? The winter holidays have us indoors much more than in the warmer months, so kids tend to get more creative at play. Hopefully you had some time to play too. Wintery days often call for board games, arts, crafts, and cooking, and more time getting imaginative at play. Play is a way for children to process and make sense…
