Our school is expanding!
Our current school in Avalon was made possible by the enormous generosity of our benefactor, Thomas Morgan, who in 1988 loaned the school the funds for the building. This interest-free loan was set up as a Trust Fund and the school still repays the loan, long after Mr Morgan's death. The repayments are distributed to his nominated charity.
With a limited number of 37 places but a high demand for Montessori education on the Northern Beaches, it was with a sad heart and great regret that many families had to be turned away over the years.
However, in May 2009, our school received a generous grant of $250,000 from the government's Building Education Revolution program.
The expansion plans are thus making real and exciting progress toward our vision of opening an additional 3-6 year old classroom (60 places in total) and relocating our Under 3s from the temporary housing in Bayview to the Avalon campus.
Our plan is to ensure completion of the new building during the 2009/2010 summer school holidays, and we are aiming for a Term 1 start in 2010!
Enrol now
If you are inspired by the opportunities offered by a Montessori education at our not-for-profit school, please ensure your child's name is placed on the wait list as soon as possible.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"