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Learning Beyond Today

“Education of even a very small child…does not aim at preparing them for school, but for life.”

Dr Maria Montessori

Baby Steps

Birth – 18 months

Toddler

2 – 3 Years

Pre-Primary

3 – 6 Years

Lower Primary

6 – 9 Years

Upper Primary

9 – 12 Years

Agreed that FMS provides a challenging curriculum.

Agreed that FMS prepares children for lifelong learning.

Agreed that FMS provides sound teaching of the basics.

Agreed that the classroom
environments are welcoming.

Agreed that the Montessori materials are beautifully presented.

Thriving Towards Independence

Your child will thrive as an independent learner by engaging in activities that develop concentration, motor skills, self-esteem and a joy for learning.

Explore our Toddler Program

Foundations for future learning

Tap into your child’s extraordinary capacity to learn through exploration, curiosity and hands on experience.

Explore our Pre-Primary Program (ages 3-6)

Thriving towards the future

Meet your child’s need for intellectual independence, personal interest and social interaction as their sense of self develops.

Explore Lower Primary School at FMS

Thriving as confident, compassionate & capable individuals

With growing responsibility and time for personal and collaborative work, your child will thrive as a well-rounded, capable and compassionate member of their community.

Explore Upper Primary School at FMS

Read the latest on our Blog

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Montessori Education: What is Cosmic Work?

Recently we’ve been sharing elements of the Montessori learning journey, and how we assess learning as our students’ progress. This week, we take a closer look at what your children learn in their Montessori classroom, specifically in the primary school years. “They have already absorbed the immediate environment and the restricted society they and their families have dealings with. You must try to give the child what he now longs…
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Student assessment in a Montessori school

Like most schools across Australia, FMS will issue school reports at the end of this term. This surprises many people, who hold the common misconception that Montessori students aren’t assessed. This couldn’t be further from the truth!   While Montessori students are not assessed in the traditional test and exam format, they are assessed continually, daily and personally throughout their Montessori journey. Traditional assessment: What do tests, quizzes, and grades really measure?  …
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Leadership and collaboration in the Montessori education journey

Leadership, collaboration and teamwork are staple features in the Montessori education journey.  Children as young as 2 years of age are given leadership opportunities within their community – like these children from our toddler program, who are leading an afternoon singing activity with Emma, their guide. In our Montessori toddler program, young children develop early notions of community, collaboration and teamwork in everyday activities. For example, children tasked with setting tables…

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