North-Eastern Montessori School

🌱 We have just a few places left in our Montessori Toddler Community!

Led by warm, caring and experienced educators in a carefully prepared environment, our Montessori early learning program is the perfect way to support your toddler's independence and curiosity.

Care is available from 7:30am to 6:30pm. Child Care Subsidy (CCS) available.

Book a tour of our beautiful St Helena campus today: https://northeastern.vic.edu.au/enrolments/school-tours/

Congratulations, Josh! We’re so proud of you! Good luck in secondary school! 🏅

Joshua is the 2024 David McKenzie Award recipient at North-Eastern Montessori School!

Joshua consistently demonstrates fairness with his sense of humour and motivation, inspiring his peers around him.

He is an outstanding community leader and positive role model within his school community which makes him a deserving winner of this award.

Well done Joshua!

We are so sad to share this news of a fellow Montessorian. Bill recently visited our School for the first time. He was a wonderful person and a passionate educator. He will be missed. 🕊️

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗪𝗔𝗬 💔

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform the community that Bill Conway, director of Montessori Schools and Centres (MSCA) and beloved Montessori educator and leader, passed away on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. Bill was travelling in the USA at the time to see family and was in the company of his daughter in his final moments.

We know this news will greatly impact our national Montessori community here in Australia, and also abroad. Raised in the US and Kampala, Uganda, Bill spent more than 25 years of his career as a head of school, 10 years teaching in the classroom and three years as a school counsellor. Bill’s reach as a passionate Montessorian was extensive. As the former Principal of Montessori East in Sydney from 2007 – 2020, Education Consultant and international facilitator of Association Montessori Internationale’s (AMI) Administrator Training Course through Sydney Montessori Training Centre (SMTC), Bill has left a legacy of championing genuine Montessori practice. Bill also served on the board of the Montessori East Foundation, Rockingham and Forestville Montessori Schools and consulted with schools in Australia and Thailand.

Bill acted as a mentor to many Australian Montessori School Principals, and modelled the Montessori principles and philosophy in the way he interacted with others, and the way he lived his life. Bill was a founding board member of MSCA, played an integral role in establishing the organisation and his input and contribution over the past five years has been immense. As the Chair of our Education Committee, Bill championed our Genuine Montessori Pathway and other initiatives. Bill’s commitment and sense of service to the Montessori community both in Australia and internationally has been profound.

Bill is survived by his beloved partner and fellow Montessorian, Kei Ikeda, and his four children living around the globe and two beautiful granddaughters living in Kodiak, Alaska.

We will miss his intellect, his wisdom, thoughtful approach, his gentle manner, his warmth, light-heartedness, care, and humour. He was our colleague, our anchor, our mentor and much-loved friend.

Further information regarding a service to commemorate Bill’s life will be made available to the community at a later date.

Rest in peace, Bill. You will be missed.

We’d love to see our students participating in MMUN again! This is a great opportunity for schools in Australia!

❗✨We have some exciting news about the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) program for everyone in the Australasia region.✨

🛫An Australasia regional MMUN conference:
Plans are underway to establish an Australasia regional MMUN conference for countries in our part of the world. The proposal put forth by Hope Leyson (Asia Liaison MMUN) and currently being considered by MMUN, is to hold the first Asia region conference in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2025.
Bringing the conference experience closer to home will significantly ease the financial burden on schools and families wishing to support this wonderful program.

To help organisers determine the potential for the regional program, please let us know wether you would consider participating in an Australasia regional MMUN conference in the future.
Read more or Complete the short survey here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MO5TOQ

Why Neuroscience Matters in Montessori Education Montessori is aligned with modern principles of educational neuroscience, creating an ideal environment for optimal child development.

We’re excited to see our team sharing their expertise at this year’s Annual Montessori Schools and Centres Australia - MSCA Conference!

🌟 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗷 & 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 "𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆." 🌱

In this session, Shelly and Janette will explore innovative strategies to bridge the gap between home and school environments, fostering meaningful connections with parents. They will provide practical techniques to empower parents in their role within the Montessori journey, ensuring a supportive ecosystem for every child’s growth and well-being.

📅 Registrations close Monday, 9th of September. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen the home-school partnership!

🔗 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 https://bit.ly/3XbCQL5

Are you curious about the impacts of on development? Our Teacher, Marie, discusses how technology is impacting language development in our latest blog: TECHNOFERENCE. Read it here: https://northeastern.vic.edu.au/language-development-and-technoference/

Commencing in 2026, our Middle Years Program will cater for Year 7 - Year 9 students. If you are a parent looking for a program that will specifically cater to the needs of 12-16yr olds, that prioritises student evidence-based approaches to wellbeing, and hands-on learning opportunities, don't miss our next Information Session!

North-Eastern Montessori School North-Eastern Montessori School is located in St Helena in Melbourne’s leafy north-eastern suburbs

What are young people saying about their wellbeing? And how can schools help? The NAB 2023 Education Insights Special Report details the answers. schools hear you! Our Middle Years Program, commencing in 2026, will encapsulate exactly what students are saying they need to support them to do their best at school, while prioritising their wellbeing at the same time. Read the full report here:https://business.nab.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NRE29033_NAB-Education-Insights-Special-Report-Part-1_1.3.2023.pdf

North-Eastern Montessori School North-Eastern Montessori School is located in St Helena in Melbourne’s leafy north-eastern suburbs

Our Programs have been rated EXCEEDING in all 7 Quality Areas!
Educational Program & Practice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceeding!
Children's Health & Safety ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceeding!
Physical Environment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceeding!
Staffing Arrangements ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceeding!
Relationships with Children ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceeding!
Collaborative Partnerships with Families & Community ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceeding!

Come join us in 2025! Book a School Tour here: https://northeastern.vic.edu.au/school-tour-booking/

North-Eastern Montessori School North-Eastern Montessori School is located in St Helena in Melbourne’s leafy north-eastern suburbs

Calling all parents! 📣
Check out this workshop about helping children manage conflicts! Don’t forget to use our School’s discount code: NORTHEASTERNMS

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!

Join our webinar "𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀" on the 18th of June, 2024.

Hosted by Sylvia Arotin, a renowned Child Behaviour and Development Coach, this event will provide valuable insights into age-appropriate behaviours and conflict resolution among children.

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm AEST.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn effective strategies for managing sibling rivalry and more!

To find out more information or book your ticket now, click the link: https://bit.ly/44PGf4r

We are celebrating the first 10 contributions to the Voices of AMI Training series 🎉. From toddlers to adolescents, our trainers have delved deep into Montessori principles, sharing their perspectives on topics that resonate with educators, parents, and students. Help us spread the word about this growing resource of Montessori wisdom by tagging friends, colleagues, or fellow educators, sharing posts, or commenting.

Thank you for your expertise, insight, and service Molly O’Shaughnessy, Elise Arevalo, Virginia Viscovic, Montessori Sports, Gaby Velazquez, Sarah Werner Andrews, Ale Rosas, Tina Booth, Tiffany Liddell, and Connie Black.

If you haven’t had the chance to explore all the articles yet, head over to our website now to access them all: https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/voices-ami-training

We're excited to continue sharing this weekly content with you, exploring new topics and perspectives to enrich understanding of Montessori education. Every article is also available as a handout that can be shared more widely. If there are any subjects that our readers would like to see an article about, let us know 📚💡

Celebrating a TMSK first: Our School Hosts the Head-2-Head Event In a celebration of Montessori education excellence, our school recently had the honour of hosting this year's prestigious Head-2-Head Event on Thursday, 21 March. The…

Strong foundations set children up for success! Hands-on learning, focus on skill-building in literacy and numeracy, developmental and explicit teaching of social and emotional skills is at the heart of our Montessori approach.
Enrol now for 2025 to start your child's primary learning journey!

Home | North Eastern Montessori School North-Eastern Montessori School in St Helena, Melbourne, is a proud participant of the Montessori Model United Nations Registered by the Montessori Quality Assurance Programme.

We're tooting all of the horns over here at North-Eastern! 🎺
We're so excited to announce that we're launching our Middle Years Program in 2026. If you are interested in a progressive, academically rich schooling experience that caters to the developmental needs of your young adolescent, make an enquiry with us today! Email us at [email protected] or call us at (03) 9438 3202 to receive updates on our information nights and to obtain information on how to enrol for Year 7 in 2026.

North-Eastern Montessori School North-Eastern Montessori School is located in St Helena in Melbourne’s leafy north-eastern suburbs