Montessori Works - Matraville

Montessori Education

The teaching methods and curricula are based firmly on the insights, materials and discoveries of Dr Maria Montessori. This is captured in our mission statement:

“Help me to do it myself”

The constant driving force is the need for independence, interdependence and sustainability in all areas of development: physical, social and spiritual.

Our Vision

That our Service is based on the theories of Dr Maria Montessori in the discovery of “sensitive periods” in the development of human beings and our understanding of human tendencies in establishing prepared environments for mixed age ranges of children corresponding to their interests, in an atmosphere of peace in which freedom is balanced with responsibility.

The outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework are achieved as children develop themselves following their interests in sensory-motor skills, discrimination and judgement, socialisation, creative intelligence and communication.

Our Values

Montessori education: Help me to do it myself (holistic approach, learning through play, continuity of learning and intentional teaching)

Observing the Rights of the Child: the child has a voice here

National Quality Framework: Principles, Practices and Outcomes

To walk the talk, everyday in every way – professional educators

Ethical Code of Practice (Early Childhood Australia)

Sustainability in all aspects: physical, social and spiritual

Serving our Community with inclusiveness

Offering a peaceful learning environment promoting virtues

Respect for diversity – cultural competence, learning, transitions

Indigenous people acknowledged: high expectations and equity

We welcome participation and feedback from all participants

Open communication to form partnerships and relationships

Reflective practice and ongoing learning to make changes

Keeping them safe – ChildStory

Striving to excel (Quality Improvement an ongoing process)