Last week we welcomed FMS families and guests for a parent education workshop called, Beyond Preschool; an overview of the Kindergarten and Primary School Programs at FMS. Families were fascinated and impressed on the night, and eager to learn more. The summary below is provided for all families – existing and potential – to discover the wonders of an authentic Montessori Primary school education, and the benefits for children during...
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The Montessori approach to education is built upon a profound understanding of human development. Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life's work to observing how children grow and change over time, identifying key developmental stages that shape their path to maturity. In this article, we take a close look at Dr Montessori’s first stage of development: from birth to age six, unpacking how Montessori education adapts to support children’s evolving needs...
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You may have seen signage around FMS for the 9-12 ‘Going Out’ Taronga Zoo adventure. ‘Going Out’ at Montessori has a very particular meaning. More than just an excursion, Going Out is a significant aspect of learning, leadership, life- skills building for Montessori Primary School students. What is Going Out? Imagine that a group of two, three, or four children have been studying something in the classroom. They have...
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With childcare in the media for all the wrong reasons, we want to remind families what sets our Baby, Toddler and Preschool programs so far apart from conventional daycare. When choosing daycare for young children, parents have much to consider; learning, development, cost, location, proximity and other factors all play a role. For most parents, however, the safety, comfort and security of their child is first and foremost. Having...
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The Montessori approach to education is built upon a profound understanding of human development. Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life's work to observing how children grow and change over time, identifying key developmental stages that shape their path to maturity. In this article, we take a close look at Dr Montessori’s first stage of development: from birth to age six, unpacking how Montessori education adapts to support children’s evolving needs...
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As a new term begins, we thought it would be helpful to review some key features of education at Forestville Montessori School, and how we support your child beyond school readiness. The Montessori method focuses on children’s important process of constructing themselves into the amazing humans they are becoming. Respect for this process of self-construction, along with a prepared environment that supports the development of self-discipline and freedom within…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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Think of a time when you did an activity because you wanted to do it–maybe weeding your garden, reading a book, taking a walk, or rearranging your bedroom. Your motivations arose entirely from within you. You likely felt pure joy or satisfaction in the very act of what you were doing. In these activities, you may have also felt a sense of meaning or purpose. Or maybe you felt like…
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