Margaret River Montessori School

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your child, and there’s no better way to experience Margaret River Montessori School than by visiting us in person. 🌿

We warmly invite prospective families to attend one of our upcoming tours or information sessions.

📍 Margaret River Campus
🌱 Beginning the Montessori Journey Information Sessions
• Friday 21 August | 10:00am
• Friday 13 November | 10:00am

🏫 Primary School Tours
• Wednesday 19 August | 9:30am
• Wednesday 9 September | 9:30am
• Wednesday 21 October | 9:30am
• Wednesday 11 November | 9:30am
• Wednesday 25 November | 9:30am

📍 Metricup Campus
🌾 Adolescent Program Tours
• Thursday 20 August | 9:30am (currently sold out. Join the waitlist.)
• Thursday 10 September | 9:30am
• Thursday 29 October | 9:30am
• Thursday 12 November | 9:30am
• Thursday 26 November | 9:30am

🌟 Pathways to Purpose Information Sessions
Preparing students for life beyond school through Montessori and Big Picture Education.
• Wednesday 12 August | 3:15pm
• Wednesday 4 November | 3:15pm

Our tours and information sessions are a wonderful opportunity to meet our Principal, explore our beautiful learning environments, experience Montessori education in action, and discover the learning journey from Early Childhood through to Adolescence.

Visit the link in our bio to book your place, view full details, or join a waitlist where available. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. 💚

Makuru at the wetlands 🌿

Nestled amongst two acres of towering trees, natural wetlands and bushland, our Margaret River campus provides children with endless opportunities to connect with the natural world.

During each Noongar season, our Junior Primary children return to the wetlands to observe, reflect and sketch the changes they notice over time. We are currently in Makuru which is the coldest and wettest season of the year, when heavy rains replenish Boodja (Country) and new life begins to emerge.

Learning in nature encourages children to slow down, observe closely, and develop a lifelong respect for the living world around them. 💚

We hope the past few weeks have offered your family time to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the simple moments together. 🌿

Today, Monday 20th July, we look forward to opening our classroom doors once again and welcoming our children back for the start of Term 3. We can’t wait to hear their stories, see familiar faces, and continue learning and growing together.

We will see you at school ☀️

🌊❄️ Taking the Big Freeze for Sue & MNDWA ❄️🌊

On Sunday 19 July at 8am, a team of Margaret River Montessori School staff and community members will be braving the icy waters at Gnarabup Jetty as part of the Big Freeze, raising vital funds for Motor Neurone Disease WA (MNDWA).

This cause is especially close to our hearts.

Earlier this year, we farewelled Sue Gaunt - a founding parent, former staff member and much-loved member of our school community. Sue played an integral role in establishing Margaret River Montessori School in the early 1990s, and her kindness, dedication and vision continue to shape our community today.

Despite her own journey with MND, Sue remained hopeful that, through the generosity and compassion of others, a cure would one day be found.

In Sue’s honour, our team is taking the plunge as Sue’s Blue Crew, raising funds to support the vital work of MNDWA and the individuals and families affected by this devastating disease.

Whether you’d like to join us for the jump, cheer from the shore, or support Sue’s Blue Crew with a donation, we’d be so grateful for your support.

Together, we can honour Sue’s legacy and help bring hope for a future without MND. 💙

Donate to Sue’s Blue Crew here:

https://www.mndawa.asn.au/my-fundraising/5468/sues-blue-crew

🎵✨ FANCY DRESS MUSIC WIZ QUIZ NIGHT ✨🎵

Get ready for a night of music, laughter, friendly competition, and fabulous costumes! Gather your friends, dress to impress, and put your music knowledge to the ultimate test.

🏆 Great prizes to be won
🎶 Music that’ll have you singing along
🍸 Bar available on site
🎭 Fancy dress encouraged
❤️ Every ticket supports our school

Whether you’re a music mastermind or just in it for the fun, it’s the perfect night out with family and friends. Expect plenty of laughs, great tunes, and fun atmosphere!

📅 Saturday, 22 August
⏰ 6:00pm – 9:30pm
📍 Margaret River Montessori School

🍽️ BYO food welcome
🍹 Drinks available for purchase from the bar

🎟️ Tickets: see UPDATED link.

Don’t miss out - grab your tickets and join us for a fantastic night while supporting a great cause!

Margaret River Montessori Music Wiz Quiz 2026 Get ready for a high-energy night of music, laughs and a bit of friendly competition at our Fancy Dress Music Wiz Quiz Night!

We are enjoying our final week of Term 2 together before a well-earned mid-year break.

Our last day of term is Friday 26 June, and we look forward to welcoming students back for Term 3 on Monday 20 July.

Thank you to our students, staff and families for a wonderful term of learning, growth and community. We wish everyone a safe, restful and happy holiday and look forward to seeing you all again next term.

🌿 2027 Scholarship Applications Now Open 🌿

Margaret River Montessori School is proud to offer scholarships for students entering Years 7–12 in 2027. These scholarships support young people who demonstrate a love of learning, resilience, personal growth and a positive contribution to their community.

📅 Complete applications must be submitted by 31 August 2026.

For eligibility criteria and application details, scan the QR code or visit our website.

🍂 Djeran Mia Mia Construction Day 🍂

On Wednesday afternoon, our students came together in their Kin Groups for a special Djeran seasonal learning experience.

As part of learning about Djeran, the Noongar season of cooler weather and the beginning of the rains, students worked collaboratively to build traditional mia mias using natural materials. Through hands-on learning, creativity, and teamwork, students strengthened connections across year levels while exploring the significance of shelter and seasonal change in Noongar culture.

A big thank you to the students and families who brought in suitable branches and natural materials from home to support the building process. Your contributions helped make the experience even more meaningful for our students.