At FMS, in addition to meeting (often exceeding) students’ academic, social and physical learning needs, our programs intentionally prepare children for the world beyond the classroom, beyond school. We prepare children for life, and for a life of peace! In Montessori, peace is more than a concept, it is a living practice that starts within the child and expands outward, creating a world grounded in understanding and empathy. You can...
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With Sydney sunshine making a grand and very welcome appearance for the start of spring, we are excited to get our students back into the FMS gardens for more learning and growing in our bountiful outdoor spaces. One of the many beautiful and empowering aspects of Montessori education is how it helps children understand themselves as valued members of their communities through Care of the Environment. Practical Life work provides...
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Last week we had the pleasure of hosting local Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Jessica L’Green, to speak with FMS families about how we can better support children’s sensory processing and emotional regulation. Jessica’s insightful presentation opened with an invitation for the parents and educators present to first consider their own sensory processing tendencies and their own emotional responses; a practice she encouraged us to continue throughout the session. This was a...
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As much as we love (and need) holidays, the end of our extended summer break and the return of a routine and consistent schedule can be quite a relief for both parents and children. Steady, well-thought-out routines help our children develop good habits that can last a lifetime. In addition, the consistency of routines can decrease stress, ease anxiety, and reduce irritability (for both children and parents!). Ideally, the transition…
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October 25th is World Teacher’s Day – a day of great importance at FMS! More than teachers, our educators are partners in learning, guides, mentors, role models, and friends. They make it possible for us to share the high-fidelity Montessori education FMS students enjoy. FMS teachers bring Montessori learning to life every day, so today, it’s hats off and gratitude to our team. FMS teachers have a personal connection to the…
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As we start a new school term, we focus on settling children into their classes, their work and their school routine. At Forestville Montessori School (FMS), routines and schoolwork can look a little different than other schools. With this in mind, we’d like to share what learning at FMS looks like from a parent’s point of view. Here, an FMS mother of 3 shares her process for choosing a Montessori…
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It’s that time of year again. The temperature is rising ever so slowly, the daylight is gracing us with its presence a bit more each day, and it feels like the world outside is waking up. Spring does something amazing for us all. While we believe in the importance of finding fun ways to be outside all year round, spring seems to pull us there without the need for…
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Last Friday, as part of the Combined Sydney Montessori Staff Development Day for 2024, FMS staff were treated to a live presentation from clinical psychologist, Dr. Andrew Fuller. Dr Fuller is a psychologist, author and (very entertaining) speaker. He specialises mental health and wellbeing for young people and their families, working with schools, communities and individuals in Australia and around the world. According to his website, Dr Fuller ‘puts the…
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The FMS community extends its condolences to all who have been directly or indirectly impacted by the tragedy at Bondi Junction over the weekend. While we all attempt to comprehend the sadness and gravity of this tragedy, we are mindful how incomprehensible and frightening this is for our children. No matter how we attempt to protect children, they will inevitably be exposed to news and media. At such times, it's…
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It seems like this is as good a time as any to talk about how our children interact with the news. The news simply wasn’t designed with children in mind, and although it is certainly an important part of our lives, we have to remember how it may affect our kids. We hope this guide will give you some helpful tips. Potential Problems Before we jump into the problems, we would…
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