Brisbane Montessori School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Secondary school

Brisbane Montessori School

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3327 0600

Address: 12 Mactier St 4069 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://bms.qld.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 Alumnus Maddy chooses Montessori because the pedagogy helped her develop intrinsic motivation, which is important for everyday life. Her short experience at a non-Montessori school showed her that students lacked self-motivation there and did the bare minimum to get by. Maddy describes the nurturing environment she experienced at the school, which is not only important for a childs emotional wellbeing, but intellectual wellbeing also. She also refers to the unique role of ...the teacher in the Montessori education system. They are not treated as a superior figure, but connects with the student in a supportive way. #IChooseMontessori #M150

24.01.2022 The P&F are holding a final fundraiser for the year. Look out for the ticket envelopes coming home with your child! Brisbane Montessori School would like to acknowledge Vuly for their generous donation of a trampoline for our school fundraiser. Vuly Website: https://www.vulyplay.com/en-AU

23.01.2022 Showing kindness toward our children and those in our care is always important, but its probably more important now than ever. I love this kindness quote from ...Maria Montessori: Let us treat them [children], therefore, with all the kindness which we would wish to help to develop in them. (Dr. Montessoris Own Handbook) You can get a free printable of this image here: https://bitsofpositivity.com/montessori-kindness-word-art-/

23.01.2022 Charl chooses Montessori as the pedagogy was developed through a scientific approach of observation. While Dr Maria Montessoris research was done around 120 years ago, what is remarkable is that modern research in neuroscience, child development and child psychology support this entire approach as an optimal pathway for a childs learning. Charl also observed that top educators dont teach down to their children, but create an environment that supports individualised learning. Montessori classrooms certainly reflect this approach. #IChooseMontessori #M150

22.01.2022 On Monday 31 August, we celebrated Dr Maria Montessoris 150th birthday in the classrooms with Italian meals, art and craft, discussion about Dr Montessori and her life.

20.01.2022 Our Year 8 students learned how to use a Scanning Electron Microscope at Middle Schools lab last term. This powerful microscope allowed students the opportunity to see specimens up close, and magnify a strand of human hair up to 10,000 times! A big thankyou to The University of Queenslands Inspire program for loaning it to the lab.

18.01.2022 Today is #EqualPayDay marking that on the whole women’s pay continues to lag behind men’s pay. And here’s how that connects to Maria Montessori. In 1896, jus...t after her graduation as a physician from the University of Rome, she was asked to form part of the Italian delegation at the International Congress for Women’s Rights in Berlin, and she passionately spoke on equal pay. We quote an essential message from her speech: However, I shall strive with all my might to see that the principle of the justice be generally supported: the same wage for the same work. Therefore, I ask the Congress to vote for our motion: ‘In all countries, delegates of societies promoting the interest of the population, should do everything, practically and effectively, to ensure that the wages of workers, male or female, be brought to the same level’. The motto Equal pay for equal work preludes Maria Montessori’s philosophy of equal respect for each child.

17.01.2022 *No Longer Available* Certified teachers and parents, have you and your students participated in an MMUN Conference? If so, you are ready to focus on the next l...evel of development: the art of negotiation! Join us on July 31st, from 10:00am-12:00 EDT, for a virtual seminar where participants will delve into the details which position for effective negotiation: line by line review, researching with the UN Website to be armed with details, developing public speaking, and how to move into project development. ___ Registration is now open, so be sure to sign up before and share with friends, family and colleagues before July 31st! Click the link below to register: https://montessori-mun.org//taking-mmun-to-the-next-level/ See more

17.01.2022 Alumnus Phoebe Long developed her love for nature at Brisbane Montessori School, which was an important cornerstone of her education and led her to be a cofounder of a composting technology company. She developed her understanding of the environment with the school encouraging students to spend a lot of time outdoors. Phoebe says Montessori children are independent and they have their own unique way of thinking about things. She feels Montessori recognises each child for the...ir unique abilities. We will be sharing these videos throughout the month to celebrate Maria Montessoris 150th birthday. Stay tuned for more! #M150 #IChooseMontessori

16.01.2022 Choosing books for Montessori children. Simone from The Montessori Notebook offers a guide to choosing books for Montessori children and a list of 75 recommended titles.

16.01.2022 The P&F Friday morning cafe is open for takeaway orders. They are next to the Poseidon classrooms, but I am sure the freshly brewed coffee aroma will help you find your way...

15.01.2022 Lachlan chooses Montessori as it promotes independence in a way that he hasnt seen in other environments for children. He says the Montessori environment is set up in a way that gives children access to all the things they need to do their work independently. We will be sharing these videos throughout the month to celebrate Maria Montessoris 150th birthday. Stay tuned for more! #M150 #IChooseMontessori

15.01.2022 Emily chooses Montessori for her four children as its education for life. She finds her childrens education at Brisbane Montessori School fosters independent thinking and passion for learning, which is preparing them to thrive in the real world. Emily also values the multicultural community at the school, which helps students to develop a world view and an understanding of other cultures. We will be sharing these videos throughout the month to celebrate Maria Montessoris 150th birthday. Stay tuned for more! #M150 #IChooseMontessori

14.01.2022 We are ready! The Book Fair is on at Nganbirra Hall. Come and have a browse from 730am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm.

14.01.2022 This months Montessori Explained looks at Digital Technologies for the 3-6 Year Old Child https://montessori.org.au//digital-technologies-3-6-year-o

14.01.2022 Photo: 1913, Dr. Montessori examines the first copies of a new edition of her book The Montessori Method. I repeat and I insist: I did not wish to originate ...a method of education, nor am I the author of a method of education...This is not a method of education like other methods, but it is the beginning of something which must grow and which is in no way bound to any personality that may appear as the author, but it is solely allied to human beings who develop in freedom. It is a history of liberty and not the recital of any individuals thoughts (Montessori, 2013, p.10) Montessori, M. (2013) The 1913 Rome Lectures: First International Training Course. Amsterdam: Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company

13.01.2022 Watch this short film from AMI produced by BBC StoryWorks. The film shows Montessori education in action at two schools in Minnesota, USA and also demonstrates how Montessori education supports communities.

12.01.2022 Have you heard yet? MMUN is offering three mini-courses in September for certified teachers and parents in preparation for the upcoming virtual MMUN conferences...! - Check out the offerings for this month below - These mini-courses are happening soon, so make sure to register using these links! INTEGRATING MMUN INTO YOUR CURRICULUM: https://bit.ly/2QBVY1B HELPING YOUR CHILD BENEFIT FROM MMUN: https://bit.ly/32EkULp PREPARING YOUR STUDENT FOR AN ONLINE CONFERENCE: https://bit.ly/34KXHdb

12.01.2022 Outdoor learning activities and games are trendy among children, especially during the summer holidays. Children benefit a great deal from spending time outside... exploring and adventuring in the green outdoors. Natures classroom is fascinating and incredibly diverse. These ideas will inspire you to spend some fun and meaningful time with your child outdoors. See more

11.01.2022 Adolescence is a period marked by major physical, intellectual and social transformation. This is why a nurturing environment is so important to students of this age. Our Middle School (Years 7-9) experience is unique and designed specifically for adolescents, inspiring students to discover their potential and thrive academically across a range of Australian curriculum offerings all within the Montessori philosophy. To ensure COVID-safe events, spaces are limited. Register now at https://www.bms.qld.edu.au/enrolment/open-days-2

11.01.2022 Just few days left to register for the online conference scheduled on February 2021! Are you wondering how an online conference is organized? Have a look at the... video and find out all the news! WATCH THE VIDEO http://bit.ly/Conference_online CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE & LEARN MORE INFO https://bit.ly/yourtimezone_february

10.01.2022 'A Japanese artist known as Lito Leaf-Art brings leaf art to a whole new level with his unbe-leaf-ably intricate designs. He meticulously carves out entire scen...es onto the delicate, green surfaces. The talented artistwho has ADHDmakes one piece of leaf art per day, as a way to focus and calm down. Each leaf showcases his incredible patience and artistic ability' See more

10.01.2022 We are really looking forward to welcoming you all tomorrow for the start of Term 3! If you need inspiration and ideas for lunchbox, the following site may help: https://healthy-kids.com.au/10-great-lunch-box-ideas/ Bon appetit!

07.01.2022 Madi chooses Montessori because the philosophy enables a child to drive their growth, just like an embryo drives their growth in the womb. The Montessori classroom provides a supportive, prepared environment and trained teachers to guide the process, but the child is trusted to strive, learn and reach their potential. #M150 #IChooseMontessori

06.01.2022 As the Maria Montessoris 150th Birthday celebrations continue around the world this week we would like to share this beautiful animation video created by an Amsterdam based creator Tali Brettler Oliver #montessori150

04.01.2022 Anna chooses Montessori because children are treated with respect and kindness. In Annas experience, from an early age, they are encouraged to independently choose and do their work, and put it away for the next child. She says, at an older age, they schedule their own work [within the curriculum and Montessori-enriched offerings] and pursue self-directed learning. She finds the teachers to be kind, intellectual and thoughtful at the Brisbane Montessori School.

04.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations have been held in classes this week with a wide range of activities taking place in order to educate and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Generally held in July, but postponed this year due to the pandemic situation, NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our school's Indigenous Committee have been busy this week sharing resources, stories and information with staff. And students have embraced Indigenous art, Dreamtime Stories and exploring connection to country.

04.01.2022 To celebrate Maria Montessoris 150th birthday, we will be sharing videos throughout this month that highlight Montessori values and why its still such a loved system of education in the world today. Brisbane Montessori School parent Leanne Bier loves the Montessori style of education as children are treated as unique individuals and given freedom to independently do their work. This results in children taking ownership of their work and enjoying their school life. They also have the ability to master and go beyond the Australian curriculum. #IChooseMontessori #M150

03.01.2022 We have two very special photographs that we would like to share with our community at the end of this wonderful day. The first photo is a monument situated on... the piazza Mazzini, where Maria Montessori was born. It will be lit in a different colour each night: red on 30 August, orange on 31 August, yellow on 1 September, green on 2 September, blue on 3 September, indigo on 4 September, purple on 5 September and white (sum of all colors) on 6 September. The meaning of this polychromic approach is explained by the rainbow as a symbol of peace, of which Maria Montessori was an advocate and ambassador. The second photo shows a photograph of Maria Montessori on her last visit to Chiaravalle, projected onto the Casa Natale. It is a very nice group photograph that includes the mayor of Chiaravalle at the time. We would like to thank Francesco Favi, the councillor of Chiaravalle, for taking these beautiful photos. #montessori150

02.01.2022 https://youtu.be/3ZFajh6uVWM

02.01.2022 Enjoy this short #montessori150 movie with a selection of special photos of Maria Montessori taken on some of her birthdays

01.01.2022 Happy birthday Dr. Maria Montessori! As we celebrate 150 years with many festive activities in the classrooms today, our Principal Chris Peach reflects on Maria Montessoris educational approach. Chris chooses Montessori due to its unique educational style and approach. Far from the traditional model, where the teacher is the oracle of all information and spoon-feeds students, he says Montessori allows children to explore their creativity, learn at their own pace, and delve ...deeper into subjects they are interested in. According to Chris, there is a common misconception that children can do what they like, but in reality, children have to earn their freedom through responsible actions; this enables them to build self-discipline. The Montessori method is holistic and incorporates social and emotional elements that teach them executive skills like teamwork, resilience and empathy. In essence, Chris sums up, the education prepares them to become tomorrows leaders. Montessoris alumni include many extraordinary individuals, including Amazons founder Jefferey Bezos, Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page as well as author Anne Frank. We have a few more videos to release, so stay tuned for more. #M150 #IChooseMontessori

01.01.2022 Grandmother and former-parent Vicki chooses Montessori as her experience has shown that its one of the best forms of learning for children, true to child development and child psychology theories that take the whole child into consideration. Montessori education encompasses all the ways a child may wish to learnsome learn visually, some are auditory learners, and yet some may prefer to learn through hands-on, touch-and-feel experiences. We will be sharing these videos throughout the month to celebrate Maria Montessoris 150th birthday. Stay tuned for more! #M150 #IChooseMontessori