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Here at Brisbane Montessori School, Production and Exchange is a vital aspect of adolescent development in a Montessori environment. This work invites students to engage in meaningful, real-world activities in which economic concepts emerge from lived experience rather than abstraction.Within a carefully prepared environment, our Middle School adolescents design and...

Language learning deepens when students encounter it as part of real, lived experience. Through film, students can hear authentic voices, notice patterns in language, and make personal connections to culture, humour, and storytelling.Today, our Middle School students continued their French learning journey beyond the classroom as they attended the French...

On Friday evening, our Middle School students stepped into history, immersing themselves in the Journey of Humans Through Time through a unique camp out experience on the school grounds.Bringing their studies to life, students explored how people lived from early times to the modern era, experiencing firsthand the differences in...

Some of our Middle School students are bringing learning to life through an authentic, student-led project by designing and establishing their very own classroom café.From researching coffee machines to planning the layout and developing a detailed proposal, students have shown incredible initiative, collaboration, and responsibility. Their vision is to create...

In March, seven of our Upper Primary students from Brisbane Montessori School embarked on an unforgettable journey to New York City, accompanied by Scott, Naomi, and Jane, to attend the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Conference held at the Marriott Marquis from 11 – 14 March 2026.The adventure began with...

To support the toddlers’ developing understanding of what ‘Country’ means to Aboriginal people, they have been going for walks on Country around the Children's House playground.During their walks, the children explored and observed many natural elements. They found bright orange flowers from the African tulip tree, ant homes with busy...

During Harmony Week and especially today, on Harmony Day, we come together to celebrate Australia’s rich cultural diversity, honour our differences, and nurture a welcoming and inclusive school community. In true Montessori spirit, each plane of learning has thoughtfully woven these themes into the curriculum, giving children meaningful opportunities to...

What is the role of a Class Director in an authentic Montessori classroom?In this video, we discover how the Class Director guides each child’s natural curiosity, creates a prepared environment full of possibilities, and nurtures a deep, joyful love of learning. Join us in this short video as we explore this further.

Going Out is a carefully prepared experience that supports children’s growing independence, responsibility, and confidence in the real world.Beginning around age six, Going Out starts small and purposeful within the school grounds. Children may walk to the to research a topic, visit another classroom to ask questions, or go to...