Forestville Montessori School in Forestville, New South Wales, Australia | Primary School

Forestville Montessori School

Locality: Forestville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9452 2044

Address: 1 Angel Place 2087 Forestville, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. The theme this year is Shaping Peace Together. Our students shared what peace means to them by writing messages and colouring in peace doves. The doves were placed around the school grounds, and this morning, upon arrival, the students followed a peace trail as they read all the lovely messages.

25.01.2022 Happy birthday Maria Montessori! Today we celebrated Maria Montessoris amazing legacy with our students! Here is a special #Montessori150 birthday message from AMIs Executive Director, Lynne Lawrence. https://youtu.be/CihvCdixccg

25.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC Week, students in Pre-Primary have been working on a collaborative art piece and our Primary students have been spending time reading with younger students in Pre-Primary as well as creating some beautiful art of their own. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

25.01.2022 Thriving beyond in Pre-Primary! Using the Subtraction Strip Board helps children with the memorisation of the essential combinations of subtraction.

25.01.2022 We know they won’t stay little forever. Here are 35 activities to treasure the time while they still are. https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/activities-to-treasure-/

25.01.2022 Parents, rejoice! It turns out maybe there isnt an expiration date on cuddles. https://www.romper.com/p/you-have-gangly-cuddles-to-look-fo

25.01.2022 Our Upper Primary 9-12 Students have been learning about our Government in class, and today a few of our 2020 graduates were lucky to visit NSW Parliament and meet Jonathan O’Dea local MP! #thrivingbeyond #beyondaccomplished #beyondengaged #fmsmontessori #montessori

24.01.2022 Many parents and children have discovered Montessori and feel grateful. Most people who observe in a Montessori classroom are forever changed by the experience. Learn more about why you should share the reasons you selected Montessori for your child. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/five-reasons-/

24.01.2022 Conflict resolution: it’s a critical part of teaching and parenting. But what can we do when the conflict becomes more aggressive? https://www.mariamontessori.com//conflict-break-it-up-and/

23.01.2022 We all want to let our children be who they truly are, but that can be hard sometimes for tweens or teenagers. Here are some ways to support them. https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/parenting-teen-tween-he/

23.01.2022 Moving up - transitioning the Montessori way. Read more about how we carefully plan the transition process for our students when they are moving from one program to another at FMS. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/moving-up-tra/

22.01.2022 Montessori education provides a critical alternative option for families and children. Learn more about why you may want to choose Montessori for your child. https://amshq.org//Why-Choose-Monte/Benefits-of-Montessori

22.01.2022 Montessori children have an enormous amount of passion for things that matter. That passion and deep understanding of the world around them is part of the Montessori philosophy. (FMS Parent) At FMS we put children at the center of education. We allow each child to develop their strengths and explore their interests, taking responsibility for their own learning. As our FMS founder says:... The world needs Montessori children! Click on the video below to learn more about the Montessori philosophy and how we can help your child ‘thrive beyond.’ Call us today and book a tour to see our classrooms in action! https://youtu.be/s48ZWAaPWTc

22.01.2022 Our FMS gardens loved the recent rain! We are so lucky to have such amazing areas for our students to explore! Lots of fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables growing every day.

22.01.2022 Following our latest blog post on the importance of the kindergarten year, our Pre-Primary 3-6 Directors have provided a snapshot of some of the work our 5 year olds are capable of achieving during this important stage of their education at FMS. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/a-snapshot-of/

22.01.2022 Before sitting down as a group to eat lunch, students in our Pre-Primary 3-6 Program recite an Acknowledgement of Country. They do this to give thanks to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for looking after the land.

20.01.2022 As we celebrate Maria Montessoris 150th birthday, we hear about the life of this pioneering woman in an interview with her great granddaughter, Carolina Montessori. @AMI

20.01.2022 Picking kale to make some kale chips from our beautiful school garden! #seedtoplate #fmsgardens #kidscooking

19.01.2022 Looking for an educational preschool program for your child? Ignite your childs natural curiosity, independence and joy for lifelong learning at Forestville Montessori School. Limited spots available! Book a tour today! ... https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/book-your-to/ #fmsmontessori #montessoripreschool #preschool #thrivingbeyond #beyondengaged #beyondinspired #beyondaccomplished #beyondgifted

18.01.2022 Hear from Natasha Williams, one of our Pre-Primary 3-6 Directors about how our students are beyond inspired at FMS, as she shares all the exciting learning happening this term. #thrivingbeyond https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-inspir/

18.01.2022 The time has come! Many families are starting to think about their child's kindergarten year. Read more to learn about the important reasons why a child benefits from their final year in our Pre-Primary 3-6 classroom at FMS. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/the-importanc/

18.01.2022 Why do children work so hard if theyre not producing? What is their goal? In a word: self-creation. This post is linked to when the US celebrate Labour Day but its still relevant for us in Australia. Lets reflect on the work of our children. Why are they drawn to do the things we avoid? https://thefullmontessori.wordpress.com//a-celebration-of/

18.01.2022 Getting creative in Upper Primary 9-12! Our students spent time working on their Hebel carvings today, the theme is family connection, inspired by Henry Moore.

18.01.2022 My son is thriving at FMS. Individualised attention is given allowing his interests to flourish. FMS Parent At FMS we offer your child hands-on, self-paced, collaborative learning. We explore their individual interests to enable ongoing positive engagement and enthusiasm, taking them beyond engaged. Watch the below video to learn more, and call us today to book a tour and see our classrooms in action!... https://youtu.be/f9DGYLuEyZ0

18.01.2022 Tomorrow, Friday 13th November is World Kindness Day. If there is any year our generation has needed kindness in the world, it’s been this year. Your children learn kindness by watching others, including their friends, their teachers, and you. When we take the time to have conversations about the importance of kindness, children understand that it’s something we value. This book list includes ten titles that will help you get started. Enjoy! https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/books-about-k/

17.01.2022 You have to be in it to win it!! The FMS Annual Art Auction is underway! Bidding closes at 9pm this Saturday! For your chance to secure one of the amazing artworks, either: Register via SMS... Text: fms and your full name to +61458678678 Follow the registration link you are sent. OR Register via Browser Go to https://app.galabid.com/fms Click on the 'Register' button Follow the instructions to complete registration. All funds raised go towards a fantastic new outdoor learning space for our Pre-Primary (3-6 Years) students. Happy bidding!!

17.01.2022 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Montessori isn’t just for children, and it has the potential to change the world. Here are 8 simple ways you can use Montessori every day to make your own life (and the lives of those around you) even better. https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/ways-you-can-use-mon/

17.01.2022 What is the role of Montessori for adults in their daily lives because we are all a work in progress? Montessori really is for everyone. Its definitely great for children, research shows its an innovative approach for seniors, but did you know that its a great way for the rest of us to live, too? Montessori is absolutely an approach to education. Thats what were known for and thats what we do best. But Montessori is, at its core, about human development. Its about me...eting people where they are, creating environments in which we can all thrive, and letting each person be exactly who they were meant to be. Its about noticing the connections and finding ways to unify. Theres no time like the present as we navigate our current situation. Each and every one of us can find peace and a better understanding of ourselves in Montessori. We hope youll take a peek at this weeks blog to learn more. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/5-ways-to-liv/

16.01.2022 This week on the blog we share an article thats a little on the lighter side, yet still super important. When you have spent weeks on end cooped up inside your home or within the confines of your community or are facing the fear of more stringent restrictions to keep us all safe, life can start to feel a bit stale. Whats the solution? Cultivating a spirit of Adventure! https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/5-tips-for-cu/

16.01.2022 Our Upper Primary 9-12 students are beyond accomplished! Hear from Director Anthony Milano as he shares some of the work the students have been working on this term. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-accomp/

16.01.2022 Zoom was not created for three year olds, nor is it an ideal way for them to socialise. But in a pinch? There are ways to make it work. https://www.cnn.com//preschoolers-online-zoom-v/index.html

16.01.2022 This year we are celebrating an amazing milestone - 40 years at Forestville Montessori School! Over the years, we have had so many incredible students, and we are very excited to share their stories with you. Lucy Allen, an FMS Alumni, shares how her time at Forestville Montessori School helped develop her love of learning as well as a sense of who she is, her strengths and interests. Hear more about Lucy’s experiences following her primary education at FMS. As a student, yo...u’re not asked to leave your thoughts, experiences and who you truly are at the door. Each and every child is celebrated in all their beautiful complexities. Montessori is so incredibly unique, and its value lies in that it invites the whole person into the classroom. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/meet-our-fms-/

15.01.2022 Its hard to imagine our world without trees. Silent and towering, they give us far more than we give them. We are so lucky at Forestville Montessori School to be surrounded by beautiful trees, and this week, as part of our 'Schools National Tree Day' celebration, we wanted to share some special books with you, that will hopefully inspire you to give trees the care and love they deserve. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/amongst-the-t/

13.01.2022 Our Forestville Montessori School Annual Art Auction is now live! This year, our students have created beautiful artworks around the theme ‘connection’ and in 2020, more than ever, we have all realised the importance of being able to connect with each other and the natural environment. The artwork on offer this year really highlights this theme, and we believe our students have done a fabulous job and are extremely proud of each and every one of them. A BIG thank you to o...ur supportive FMS parents and Tamlin Howard - our FMS Visual Arts & Sports Teacher and Classroom Assistant, we truly appreciate the time and effort involved in helping the students produce such stunning work across all programs at the school. For your chance to secure one of the amazing artworks, either: Register via SMS Text: fms and your full name to +61458678678 Follow the registration link you are sent. OR Register via Browser Go to https://app.galabid.com/fms Click on the 'Register' button Follow the instructions to complete registration. All funds raised go towards a fantastic new outdoor learning space for our Pre-Primary (3-6 Years) students. Happy bidding!!

13.01.2022 Technology in a Montessori classroom is a controversial topic. Read our latest blog to learn how the use of technology can take on many forms - there are plenty of options to explore! https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/kids-and-devi/

12.01.2022 I’ve made so many great friends. We’re a small group but we’re really close. Three of us met in NIDO! We don’t always agree but that’s a good thing. We really respect each other. Students graduating from our Upper Primary 9-12 Program sat down with our Principal Denice Scala to share their experiences from their time at FMS. Read on to hear from Maree Barbara about her experiences. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-accomp/

11.01.2022 This article is part of a series that we will share throughout the 2020-2021 school year to celebrate the 150th birthday of Dr. Maria Montessori. Check back often for more posts that reflect on the past, present, and future of Montessori education. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/150-years-sup/

10.01.2022 Friendly people, that’s one of the best things about FMS. All the children and all the staff are really friendly. It makes me feel so comfortable being here. Students graduating from our Upper Primary 9-12 Program sat down with our Principal Denice Scala to share their experiences from their time at FMS. Read on to hear from Ella Williams about her experiences. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-accomp/

10.01.2022 Research has shown that regular gratitude practice increases feelings of happiness. The Making Caring Common Project shares a fun gratitude scavenger hunt for families! https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resour/gratitude-scavenger-hunt

10.01.2022 The power struggle: all parents know it well. We internally battle with what to do in the moment. This article doesn’t give any concrete answers, but it is pretty validating. And it’s exactly what we needed to read today. https://www.childoftheredwoods.com//dont-let-power-struggl

09.01.2022 Last Friday we celebrated National Tree Day! In addition to planting three new trees on campus, our FMS horticulturist Steve Willis showed students how to do tree yoga! Thank you to Steve for teaching the students about the many benefits trees provide - they had a great morning!

09.01.2022 The best part is the teacher gives you a lesson when you are ready. You never have to wait until the group is ready to advance, you get to advance when you are ready. There’s no waiting around and wasting time. Students graduating from our Upper Primary 9-12 Program sat down with our Principal Denice Scala to share their experiences from their time at FMS. Read on to hear from Nishabel Rehn about her experiences. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-accomp/

08.01.2022 Children with various needs can, and should, take part in Montessori environments. Dr. Joyce Pickering has long been known as a leader at the intersection of Montessori and serving children with different learning needs. Could Montessori be right for your family? Check out an interview with Dr. Pickering here. https://www.montessoriservices.com//teaching-children-with

08.01.2022 Students in our Upper Primary working on Sentence Analysis with adverbial extensions. In this language lesson, the children were working with different sentences, learning how to understand what is being communicated to them. The students were asked to break up the sentences and group them accordingly, helping them with syntax and style in language, as well as organising their thoughts in a logical way. First the students were given a couple of simple sentences to analyse. Th...e sentence - Jade rode the bus on Monday afternoon was read out loud. The students were asked to find the predicate (verb), and place it on top of the red circle. Then they were asked the question - Who is it that? What is it that rode? The answer was Jade. This is the subject in the sentence. Jade rode whom? What?. The answer was - the bus. This symbolised the direct object. Then the children read through the adverbial questions to analyse the last part of their sentence. In this case, the adverbial extension of when (time) was the answer - on Monday afternoon. #beyondaccomplished #thrivingbeyond

08.01.2022 Our Upper Primary 9-12 students having a lesson in geography called Insolation. Students explore the earth in relation to the sun. Using the impressionistic charts they begin to explore concepts such as the size of the earth in relation to the sun, how little solar energy the earth receives, and what would it be like if the earth did not spin? This leads to much discussion and further research. The students enjoy drawing their own versions of the charts and reporting back t...heir findings. #beyondaccomplished #thrivingbeyond

07.01.2022 Montessori work can be done at home, too! Simple practical life activities, such learning to pour oneself a drink, are a great place to start. https://www.dailymontessori.com//food-activ/pouring-drink/

06.01.2022 Thirty-one years ago, world leaders made a historic commitment to the world’s children by adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international agreement on childhood. It’s become the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history and has helped transform children’s lives around the world. Today, the positive impact of Maria Montessori on the rights of the child, can be observed in every Montessori environment around the world. Read our latest blog to learn more. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/the-rights-of/

05.01.2022 Infant/toddler Montessori environments are magical to see. Curious to learn more? Here are the basics: https://www.mariamontessori.com/learn/infant/

05.01.2022 Bird watching with a friend in the sun!

02.01.2022 We are often amazed at the capabilities of Montessori children. They bounce home from school each day excited about their learning. As adults, they tend to be driven and innovative. How does one cultivate such an attitude toward the world? How might we guide our children to want to learn? To want to discover? To always pursue more without being told they must? The key lies in what type of motivation we adopt. Read more in our blog post this week. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/the-magic-of-/

02.01.2022 Photos of the tree planting from last Fridays National Tree Day celebration at FMS! #nationaltreeday #schoolstreeday #benefitsoftrees #lovetrees #fmsnature #fmsgarden #fmsoutdoors #fmsmontessori #montessorilearning #montessorisydney #montessori #montessorinorthernbeaches

02.01.2022 The Flower in 3-6 Children are interested in their world and have a special interest in the names of things. This is a group about the parts of the Flower that linked the real parts of a Lily with the parts of the flower puzzle. First we give them the name of the whole Flower and then offer them the names of the parts Corolla, Pistil, Stamens, Calyex.... This sparks an interest and they begin to tune in to their environment in new ways and make discoveries. Children work with the concepts in multi-sensory ways to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. To know is to love.

01.01.2022 One of the top questions parents ask about Montessori is: How do teachers deal with children avoiding work they dont want to do? This is a really important concern, and becomes increasingly so as children get older. Read more about this in our latest blog. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/how-do-our-st/

01.01.2022 Our children have grown up in a post-9/11 world, but they may not know much about this somber moment in our global history. Heres a guide on how to talk to your children about the event, broken down into age-appropriate suggestions. https://www.today.com//how-talk-kids-about-september-11-ag

01.01.2022 We will remember them. #AnzacDay2021 #anzacday #lestweforget

01.01.2022 Does your child come home excited and inspired after a day at school? A Montessori education goes beyond the curriculum. At FMS we encourage our students to thrive beyond, and as a result - our students our curious and engaged with their learning. Read our latest blog to find out what makes Montessori for primary aged students different. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-a-curr/

01.01.2022 Hear from Xarifa Gabales and Carli Saber about the work their 6-9 Lower Primary students have been doing so far this term. https://www.forestvillemontessori.nsw.edu.au/beyond-engage/