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Welcome to the World of Montessori |
As a parent you know that choosing a school for your child is one of the most significant decisions you will make, as educating our children today is more challenging than ever before. We have an overwhelming number of choices and this means we need clearer criteria by which to choose the schooling approach for our children. Since there is little doubt that the schooling years help form the very foundation of who we are and our approach to learning, this choice is most important.
At Brisbane Montessori School we aim to provide children with an educational foundation from which they can reach out for their goals and fulfill their potential, while developing independence, self confidence and self esteem. The unique program, centered on the child, encourages the development of personal responsibility, thinking processes and fosters a love of learning. The child is guided in the exploration of his/her own learning styles and in the development of work patterns most suited to the individual needs.
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Families choose a Montessori school for educational and child
development reasons. Within the Montessori context the approach to
education in the classrooms is very specifically based on scientific
understanding of how a child develops and learns. This synergistic
approach (using the child's natural potential) enables optimal
learning. Educationally the child is at the centre of their learning;
at their own pace with scope to pursue their own interests. The
integrated curriculum and multi-age classrooms also provide the student
with a dynamic learning environment; a place where children love to
learn.
The Montessori movement is also about large scale social reform and
world peace. The prepared environment and the curriculum in a
Montessori school supports each child in their development of awareness
of self and their tolerance of difference. It is these qualities that
allow a child to develop their own sense of inner peace and as they
mature into adults, this peace forms part of who they are and the world
they live in.
We look forward to supporting you on your exploration of Montessori
education and philosophy. Please call and chat to our friendly staff
regarding your child's education.
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Warm regards,
May Selkirk
Principal
B.A., H.Dip.Ed., F.D.E., Montessori Dip., 3-6, 6-9
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 November 2011 )
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