Ingleburn Montessori Early Learning Academy

Reconciliation Week 💛❤️🖤

This Reconciliation Week, our Montessori children are learning with their hearts and hands to honour the oldest living culture on Country. They listened to Dreaming stories with curiosity, joined in music and movement with clap sticks, explored nature by collecting leaves and talking about caring for Country, and created art inspired by Aboriginal symbols. In these moments they showed respect, asked thoughtful questions, and connected deeply with the land we learn on.

This engagement aligns with EYLF V2.0 outcomes children develop a sense of belonging by connecting with Country and community, and build respect for cultural diversity through meaningful interactions. It also reflects NQS 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 2.1.2 & 6.1.2 embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into programs, supporting cultural competence, and strengthening partnerships with community.

When children learn respect early, they carry it forward. We’re so proud of how they’re growing as caring custodians of the future.

Walking Together for National Sorry Day 2026 ❤️💛🖤

Today our children and educators came together for National Sorry Day. In the spirit of “All In”, we listened to stories, shared a yarning circle, and created artwork using the colours of the Aboriginal flag. These moments help our children learn about respect, empathy and the importance of acknowledging the Stolen Generations, while building a sense of belonging for everyone.

This experience supports EYLF V2.0 Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity and Outcome 2: Children connect with and contribute to their world. It also aligns with NQS Quality Area 1 Element 1.1.1 and Quality Area 6 Element 6.2.2, strengthening our partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Road Safety Week🚦

Our Montessori children celebrated Road Safety Week by exploring road safety rules through hands-on activities that brought learning to life. From using role-play crossing mats and traffic signs to sorting safe vs. unsafe behaviours, the children practiced looking, listening, and making safe choices in a way that felt real and engaging. This experience aligns with EYLF V2.0 outcomes 2.2, 3.2, and 4.1, the Montessori Practical Life and Cultural curriculum, and NQS elements 2.2.2, 3.2.1, and 5.1.1, supporting children’s understanding of safety, responsibility, and care for themselves and others.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Ingleburn Montessori ELA 💛

This year, Ingleburn Montessori ELA is hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to support the Cancer Council in raising vital funds for people affected by cancer. It’s a chance for our community to come together and contribute to a cause that matters. Every donation helps take Australia one step closer to a cancer-free future.

Together, let’s share the kindness and hope that small moments can spark big change.

At Ingleburn Montessori Early Learning Academy, we embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through hands-on activities that invited children to explore, create, and connect respectfully. Children engaged with Aboriginal symbols and designs, worked with natural materials to create art inspired by First Nations patterns, and participated in storytelling and sensory experiences that highlighted the significance of Country, community, and culture. These experiences supported children to develop respect, curiosity, and a deeper sense of belonging.This connects with EYLF V2.0 outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 2.4 and NQS elements QA 1.2.3, QA 5.1.1, and QA 6.1.2.

Celebrating National Families Week👨‍👩‍👧‍👧💚

Our Montessori children celebrated National Families Week through meaningful hands-on activities that honored family, belonging, and community. Children used their imagination and creativity to draw their own families, participated in Show and Tell by bringing family photos to share stories with peers and educators, and worked together to create family trees using recycled materials. These experiences encouraged self-expression, strengthened connections, and supported children’s understanding of their identity within their family and wider community. This learning aligns with EYLF V2.0 outcomes 1.1 Children feel safe, secure, and supported, 1.2 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities, and 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity and cooperation with the Montessori Curriculum areas of Practical Life, Language, and Culture for fostering social awareness and respect and with NQS elements QA 5.1.1 Responsive and meaningful interactions build trusting relationships, QA 6.1.2 The expertise, culture, values, and beliefs of families are respected and used to inform practice, and QA 6.2.1 The service builds collaborative partnerships with families and the community.