As a parent who is new to Montessori, you may be slightly alarmed when you first hear the term ‘normal’ or ‘normalisation’.

It is common for students (and parents) to experience feelings of anxiety, which is perfectly normal. These feelings are often caused by a fear of the unknown, as the child has no point of reference to draw upon when they are faced with a new environment or experience.

Montessori Academy is thrilled to announce that our Barangaroo campus achieved an ‘Exceeding the National Quality Standard’ rating after undergoing the assessment and rating process in December 2016.

On December 4th 2016, Montessori Academy participated in the Greenacre Area Community Centre’s first Family Fun Day at Greenacre Public Library.

The Pink Tower is the iconic Montessori material. Often called the ‘symbol of Montessori’, it is a welcoming sign in any Montessori environment, and a favourite with educators globally.

Gymea Montessori Academy celebrated the centre’s first birthday on Friday 25th November with an afternoon tea for families and staff.

In November 2016, Montessori Academy celebrated their third Annual Charity Gala Ball to raise much needed funds for deserving youth-based charities, Dunlea Centre, and Montfort Boys’ Town.

Evidence shows us that a person’s life success, health and emotional wellbeing is deeply connected to their experiences and environment in early childhood. We know that if we get education right in the early years, we can expect to see our children thrive at school and in their adult lives.

The phrase ‘sensitive periods’ often conjures up thoughts of moody teenagers, but it actually refers to a period of time when a child’s interests are focused on developing a particular skill or knowledge area.