We offer a balanced approach to learning and believe that immersing students in a myriad of experiences enriches their personal and world views. Not segregating subjects by grade or teaching subjects in isolation means we can expose children to thinking beyond the normal curriculum.
“Character education cannot be taught.
It comes from experience and not from explanation.”
It comes from experience and not from explanation.”
Dr Maria Montessori
Sport and PDHPE at FMS
Sport and PDHPE at FMS comes in many shapes and forms. For kindergarten and primary school students, we have activities from basketball to soccer, dancing, volleyball and gymnastics. Our students are incredibly fortunate to enjoy the FMS surfing program each summer, and off-site for sport activities including swimming, tennis and the Combined Montessori Sports Carnival. We keep the whole school moving by participating in active PE events such as Ride to School Day and Jump Rope for Heart.
Animal Care & Wellbeing
Learn more about our Animal Care program and the benefits for your children here.
Horticulture & Environment Program
Explore our stunning natural environment when you book a school tour at FMS here.
Positive Relationships & Wellbeing
Respectful relationships are the cornerstone of a Montessori education as we guide the children to independently resolve conflict and make choices that benefit themselves and their classroom community. Grace and Courtesy is part of everyday Montessori education as the children learn to care for materials, respect a fellow student’s work and space, make polite requests and learn social etiquette. URSTRONG is introduced at just the right time to assist our students to navigate the complex world of friendships. To support emotional learning at FMS, we offer the 'Grow your Mind' schools program for mental health and wellbeing from preschool through to upper primary school.
Excursions, Immersions & 'Going Out'
FMS offers plenty of opportunities for children to interact beyond our school and within the world and their community. We have excursions to galleries, museums and exhibitions as well as incursions that bring culture, history and nature to us. A cornerstone of our upper primary education is 'Going Out,' where students plan and coordinate their own excursions. From transport, to bookings to budgets, the students manage everything! These experiences develop leadership, collaboration and communication skills in our graduating students, preparing them for life beyond FMS.
