News

Discover the stories that bring Brisbane Montessori School to life.

Our news page shares meaningful reflections, community highlights, and school milestones, keeping families informed while offering visitors an authentic window into the rich learning culture and values that define our school.

Friday, 24 July 2026

Chasing the Light: Year 9 Photographers Take on UQ and the City

The Year 9 Photography Field Trip was a culminating adventure following a semester-long unit of study. This subject, and indeed the associated field trip, is a much-anticipated milestone for our Year 9 students. Evolving year on year, this year's photographers headed first to UQ (as previous cohorts have done), before...
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Thursday, 23 July 2026

Music, Movement and the Montessori Child

From the earliest years of life, children are naturally drawn to music and movement. Long before they can fully express themselves with words, they sway to rhythm, clap their hands, hum tunes, and move their bodies in response to sound. Dr Maria Montessori recognised this deep human connection to music,...
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Tuesday, 21 July 2026

The Power of Practical Life in Montessori Education

Every child has an incredible capacity to contribute.In Montessori education, we place a strong emphasis on practical life skills, the everyday activities that help our children care for themselves, others, and their environment.As children grow, these skills evolve as they begin to see the results of their efforts.Let's join Scott...
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Monday, 20 July 2026

School Tour

We look forward to welcoming you to our school tour on Friday 24 July at 9.30am.Hosted by our Principal, Zoe Ezzard, a school tour offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Montessori philosophy and see firsthand how it is brought to life at Brisbane Montessori School. Our...
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Thursday, 16 July 2026

A Holiday Full of Discovery

From budding scientists to tiny dancers, our holiday vacation care crew did it all!Our OSHC Vacation Care program was filled with creativity, discovery, movement, and meaningful connections as children explored a wide range of exciting experiences throughout the holidays.From conducting hands-on chemistry experiments and building engineering creations to creating colourful...
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Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Little Learners, Big Lessons: Fire Safety Comes to Life

Brisbane Montessori School’s Lower Primary students recently participated in the engaging Fire Ed Program, delivered by the wonderful team from the Pullenvale Fire Station. The session provided students with valuable knowledge and practical strategies to help them stay safe around fire and build their confidence to respond appropriately in an...
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Tuesday, 14 July 2026

A Prepared Environment for Your Child's Absorbent Mind

Our Montessori 0-3 Parent and Child Programs invites you to attend with your child in a calm and carefully prepared environment. Dr Maria Montessori believed education begins at birth, and the years from birth to three are when a child's mind absorbs more of the world than at any other...
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Monday, 13 July 2026

Term 3 Begins: Where Curiosity Leads, We Follow

Semester 1 reminded us of what it means to follow the child.Every experience was an invitation for our students to explore, question, and discover for themselves.We observed independence growing through workshops, creativity flourishing, and our community showing up.Now, we turn toward Term 3 with the same spirit that underpins our...
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Thursday, 09 July 2026

What Is the Montessori Uninterrupted Work Cycle?

At the heart of every Montessori classroom is something called the uninterrupted work cycle. It's a sustained period of time where children are free to choose meaningful work, follow their curiosity, and move at their own pace, and the results can be truly remarkable.Why the Work Cycle Matters The uninterrupted...
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