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Inner Sydney Montessori School - ISMS

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Inner Sydney Montessori School - ISMS

Authentic Montessori Education from birth to 12 years.

17/06/2026

Last week, our students had the exciting opportunity to welcome acclaimed Australian children's author and illustrator Peter Carnavas for a special incursion.

Through engaging storytelling and live drawing demonstrations, Peter provided a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind bringing stories and characters to life. Students were captivated as he shared his journey from primary school teacher to award-winning author and illustrator.

With more than 20 published titles to his name, including Last Tree in the City, Blue Whale Blues, and Leo and Ralph, Peter has inspired young readers across Australia and around the world.

Throughout the sessions, students were encouraged to unleash their imaginations, ask thoughtful questions, and explore their own writing and artistic talents. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, creativity, and engagement as they embraced the opportunity to learn from a celebrated creator.

We extend our sincere thanks to Peter for sharing his passion, expertise, and love of literacy with our school community.

28/05/2026

Isn’t this the most beautiful lemonade stand ever!

The skies cleared just in time for yesterday’s Puzzles and Playwear Pop-Up. Our afternoon market stall had something for everyone, including cakes, clothes, games, lemonade, puzzles, and scrunchies.

This wonderful Communitas event brought our community together, both in the planning and preparation, and in the afternoon gathering itself. Everyone’s efforts are sincerely appreciated, and we are so grateful for your warmth and congeniality.

Thank you for your donations and purchases, which will kindly contribute to the ongoing improvement of our school facilities.

24/04/2026

Ahead of tomorrow’s ANZAC Day commemorations, we came together today to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have served in the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces.

We were pleased to welcome families to a commemorative ceremony led by our Upper Primary students. The significance of ANZAC Day was reflected with thoughtfulness and respect throughout the moving service.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended - especially our student hosts and musicians, and ISMS parent Kyle for his poignant rendition of the Last Post.

We are incredibly proud of the way our students organised the event and conducted themselves. Thank you for your respect and support.

14/04/2026

Your family’s Montessori journey begins here.

This delightfully prepared environment offers a space for babies, infants, and toddlers, to attend with their parents, supporting the development of their natural curiosity and innate ability to learn. Our Montessori-trained educators provide practical guidance on how to incorporate Montessori principles into the home environment, whilst the children explore and discover hands-on, self-paced learning experiences grounded in real-world activities.

During the first three years of life, a child’s brain absorbs more information from the environment than at any other stage in their lifetime. Join our community of children, parents, and educators to discover how you can help foster this transformative growth.

Book one of the limited remaining spaces: https://www.isms.nsw.edu.au/learning-and-curriculum/infant-community/parent-and-child-program

13/04/2026

A celebration of colour in every form!

To wrap up Term 1, we were delighted to host our 2026 Primary Art Exhibition, welcoming families from both Upper and Lower Primary. Our students truly outdid themselves, turning their learning spaces into inspiring galleries filled with imagination, skill, and originality. Take a look at some of the incredible pieces showcased this year!

We are so proud of our students for their enthusiasm and creativity, grateful to our teachers for nurturing their talents, and thankful to our families and guests for being part of this wonderful occasion.

27/03/2026

This year’s Harmony Day theme, Everyone Belongs, is beautifully reflected in our school’s rich diversity and the many celebrations of cultures that connect us.

While our community consistently embodies inclusiveness, respect, and a strong sense of belonging, this special fortnight of harmony events provided an opportunity to express our commitment even more visibly - through our hearts, our hands, and a vibrant sea of orange.

We also honour Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy as a movement for peace. A passionate advocate for children, Maria Montessori believed that the hope for a more peaceful world lies within the nurturing and potential of every child.

“The unknown energy that can help humanity is that which lies hidden in the child.” - Maria Montessori

19/03/2026

Sweet treats and page-turners were in plentiful supply at yesterday’s Book and Bake Sale!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Communitas team and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this event such a success. We are also so grateful to everyone who baked delicious goodies and donated their much-loved books.

Every purchase is helping our community continue to grow - we truly appreciate your support.

Happy reading, everyone!

27/02/2026

A Montessori education nurtures autonomous, experiential, collaborative, and joyful learning.

During a Friday afternoon walk through our classrooms, this was beautifully evident - children were deeply engaged in meaningful projects, working purposefully with hands-on materials, collaborating with peers, and creating across a variety of mediums.

Even at the end of the week, our classrooms were alive with focus, independence, and joy.

19/02/2026

Our Children’s House classrooms are places of beauty and wonder.

In the 3–6 prepared environment, children are free to explore, choose meaningful work, and grow as confident members of a caring community. Thoughtfully designed spaces and purposeful materials invite independence, creativity, and deep concentration.

Within this environment, children build practical life skills, strong academic foundations, and most importantly, a genuine love of learning.

This small snapshot of today’s morning work cycle captures the essence of that experience - a community of young learners engaged, focused, and joyfully discovering the world around them.

13/02/2026

Despite today’s grey skies, the children’s artwork has been bursting with vibrance and light!

We are delighted to share a sneak peek of our Artists in Residence as they channel their creative energy into producing stunning pieces inspired by their surroundings, the wider world, and their favourite artists.

Since the start of term, the children have embraced both individual and collaborative projects with imagination, curiosity, and enthusiasm. They have explored ideas thoughtfully and creatively, developing artworks that reflect both their personal expression and shared experiences.

Their collective and individual masterpieces will be proudly showcased at the end of the term.

Address

44 Smith Street
Balmain, NSW
2041

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.isms.nsw.edu.au/

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