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.

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2026

Primary and Secondary School Sports Day

Our campus is buzzing with energy as students rotate through a variety of activity stations, including throwing, track and jumping events, tug-of-war, Indigenous and cooperative games, ball games, balance challenges, yoga and meditation. Throughout the day, students have opportunities to explore a wide range of physical activities, work together, and...
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Tuesday, 04 Aug 2026

Purposeful: Rethinking Technology in Montessori Learning

In Montessori education, technology is not at the centre of learning; it is thoughtfully used as a tool to support independence, foster research, encourage collaboration, and enable meaningful real-world communication.  Its use is always guided, purposeful, and carefully balanced to align with the child’s developmental needs. This perspective invites us...
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Monday, 03 Aug 2026

MITC and Children's House Workshop

Thank you to the parents from our early years community who joined us for a meaningful morning exploring practical ways to support children as they navigate big feelings. Together, we discussed realistic and respectful approaches that honour this natural stage of child development while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries and fostering...
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Friday, 31 July 2026

Children's House Fun Day

Our annual Children's House Fun Day was a wonderful celebration of joyful learning, bringing together movement, creativity, teamwork and mindfulness in a day designed especially for our youngest learners.Throughout the morning, children explored a variety of carefully prepared activities, including bubble dancing, obstacle courses, balancing challenges, adventure climbing, treasure hunts,...
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Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Where Every Montessori Journey Begins

Our Parent & Child Program is often the first step in a family's Montessori journey here at Brisbane Montessori School, creating a strong foundation of confidence, connection and belonging before children begin in the classroom.We're always grateful to hear how meaningful this experience has been for our families. Here's a...
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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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