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.

Maria Montessori was one of the first academics to link children’s emotional development to their ability to learn at an optimal rate. To support the development of social skills, emotional intelligence, and academic wellbeing, Montessori designed the concept of a classroom community to support the development of these skills over time.

To help meet increasing demand for high quality educational childcare in Sydney’s inner suburbs, Montessori Academy has committed to providing a new childcare centre at 32 Fricourt Avenue, Earlwood.

Ensuring that children have the skills they need to succeed in the digital age is one of the most important issues for 21st century education.