Our school
Barrenjoey Montessori School (BMS) was established in Newport—in the heart of the Northern Beaches in Sydney—in 1985 by a group of interested parents. Its success resulted in a purpose-built school, located behind the sand dunes of North Avalon in the Des Creagh Reserve.
The not-for-profit school has been operating at its present site since 1990. In 1997, increased demand for places led to an expansion with the addition of an extra classroom. However, the demand for places at the school continued to exceed the number of places available, and it was with great regret that many parents and children had to be turned away over the years.
Thanks to the ongoing hard work by the school's expansion committee, a $250,000 government grant was secured in May 2009. This grant propelled the school towards an extensive building project which was completed in December 2010 and has resulted in a 2nd classroom for 3 – 6 year olds and a learning space for 2012 commencement of a primary classroom. The additional space has further strengthened the school community as we now offer the Under 3s programme on campus.
How our school is run
BMS is a not-for-profit parent run school, operated by the Avalon Montessori Association. Parents and members of the community are invited to become members of the Association. It is at the monthly Board meetings that the business of the school is conducted and issues are raised, discussed and voted on by Board members. The school Board currently has 7 members from both the school and the wider community. The school employs a Principal who is supported by a passionate and experienced team both in the classroom and in the office to ensure that both children and families gain from a high quality of Montessori education.
Affiliations and governing bodies
- Board of Studies NSW
- Montessori Australia Foundation
- Association Montessori Internationale
- Montessori Association of New Zealand
- Independent Schools of Australia of New south Wales
- The school participates in the Montessori Quality Assurance programme
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 02 9973 1422 for more info.
- Visit our calendar for the full list of dates
Interested in the Under 3s or 3-6 program?
- Find out about our under 3's program
- Find out about our 3 to 6 program
- Join us for an observation in the classroom or come to one of our information sessions - call us on o
- 02 9973 1422
Parent information evenings
Join us at 7PM 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 details
Interested in the Under 3s or 3-6 program?
- Find out about our under 3's program
- Find out about our 3 to 6 program
- Join us for an observation in the classroom or come to one of our information sessions - call us on 9973 1422