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...

In this thoughtful reflection, Ruchika Narula, Head of Secondary School here at Brisbane Montessori School explores the profound journey of adolescence, and the important role community, relationships and everyday choices play in shaping character.          “The adolescent must never be treated as a child, for that is a stage of...

The Olympus Cafe is a student-led initiative and a wonderful expression of Montessori adolescent pedagogy in action. Here, meaningful and purposeful work comes to life as students learn by doing, take responsibility, develop practical skills, and connect their work with the wider community.Every Friday, our students prepare and serve delicious...

Science came alive today at Brisbane Montessori School… are you ready to get curious?This year's National Science Week theme, ‘Seeds of Science - Nurturing Knowledge for All,’ invites us to explore how curiosity, inquiry and shared learning help scientific understanding take root and grow, much like a seed given the...

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...

There is something quietly revolutionary happening. In a world where screens dominate, and instant results are expected, a group of secondary school students are learning to slow down, measure twice, and build something real with their own hands. "In order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands."...

Maria Montessori recognised that adolescence is a period of transformation, a time when young people begin to seek purpose, responsibility, and a meaningful place in society.One of the key characteristics of this stage of development is the growing desire for economic independence: the opportunity to contribute, earn trust, make decisions,...

Many families look forward to a slower pace, more flexibility, and a well-earned break from the routines of the school term. While holidays provide valuable opportunities for rest and rejuvenation, they can also present challenges for adolescents as their usual structures and expectations shift.Maria Montessori recognised adolescence as a unique...

Our students immersed themselves in the world of science this week during a workshop at the Queensland University of Technology’s Centre for Biomedical Technologies. The two-hour program introduced students to a university seminar environment, where they attended short presentations by PhD researchers working in fields such as biology and medical...