Articles
2010 address by Andre Roberfroid, President of the AMI
- Download the full address here (PDF 116KB)
Testing - A Montessori Perspective
The curriculum that evolved in the Montessori movement is based on 100 years of children revealing what they want to learn, approximately when they want to learn it and how they want to learn it. It has been and continues to be a grand experiment done in classrooms on every continent of the world, except Antarctica. More...
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Montessori Approach to Assessment and Reporting
With the launch of the My School website there is increased interest in how Montessori Schools compare with traditional schools and particularly how assessment and reporting is handled in Montessori settings. Following is a brief summary of the Montessori approach to assessment and reporting followed by the reflections of a Montessori child, now adult, on how Montessori education compares with traditional schooling and how it prepares children for life. More...
Parent information evenings
Join us at 7.30pm at our school for an interesting evening of Montessori insights and discussions with our teachers. All parents and interested people are invited to attend - call us on 9973 1422 for more info.
- Visit our calendar for the full list of dates
Join our team!
Barrenjoey Montessori School is looking for a visionary Head of School, committed to the highest principles of Montessori education. Apply now!
Suggested reading
- Paul Polk-Lillard - "Montessori: a Modern Approach"
- Maria Montessori - "The Secret of Childhood"
- Maria Montessori - '"What You Should Know About Your Child"