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As part of our Health curriculum, BMS students explore different aspects of safety and how these influence their health and wellbeing, including the important topic of cyber safety.Recently, we welcomed Brett Lee from Internet Safe Education to work with our school community, sharing valuable insights into navigating the online world...

Walking on the Line is a Practical Life activity in Montessori that supports children in developing control of movement. The purpose of this activity is to help children become aware of what they can do with their bodies, develop conscious control of movement and explore movement as a form of...

In a world where information is available at the click of a button and artificial intelligence can produce an essay in seconds, an important question is emerging in education: are we helping students become better thinkers, or simply better users of technology?Across the world, educators are beginning to reconsider the...

The Montessori Market Stall is a beautiful example of how learning unfolds across the planes of development, with experiences introduced in the early years gradually developing into meaningful, real-world applications.The foundations are laid in the First Plane (0–6), when children develop independence through movement, exploration and participation in everyday life....

Pouring, sweeping, preparing food, caring for the environment, dressing, washing, and so many of the everyday tasks we often take for granted.In a Montessori Children’s House, these simple activities are anything but ordinary.Practical Life materials create a beautiful bridge between home and the classroom, giving children the opportunity to practise...

Bradley Mavin, Director of Design & Digital Technologies here at Brisbane Montessori School, takes us on a journey through the evolution of coding, the problem-solving behind it, and what happens when curious students are given the freedom to create, experiment and discover for themselves.Over to you Bradley…In 1986, I was...

One of the most beautiful aspects of Montessori education is the belief that children are capable, competent, and eager to contribute meaningfully to their community. Dr Maria Montessori recognised that children develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging when they are trusted with real responsibilities.Responsibility is not something...

Brisbane Montessori School is seeking our next Head of Primary School.We're looking for an accomplished and inspiring Montessori leader to help shape the future of our Primary School while remaining meaningfully connected to our children, our prepared environment and our community.You are an experienced Montessori educator who understands that great...

Our recent Queensland Montessori United Nations (QMUN) conference brought together Montessori students from across Queensland for a wonderful opportunity to explore global issues, consider perspectives beyond their own, and work collaboratively towards meaningful solutions. Students represented different countries, researched significant global issues, developed position papers and resolutions, and presented their...