Melbourne Montessori School is an independent primary school for children from 3 to 12
years of age. There are two campuses, one in Caulfield South and the other in East Brighton.
Each has outdoor play space with interesting structures, and classrooms equipped with
Montessori materials. These environments are prepared for children at each developmental
level, and allow children to take responsibility for their own education. As a result our
students develop a life long passion for learning.

Montessori education will give your child:

• The opportunity to work at their own pace in a non-competitive environment.
• The opportunity to follow their natural curiosity.
• Systematic steps in learning, from the concrete to the abstract.
• An environment of stability, respect, order and beauty.

All classes are multi-aged, giving each child flexibility to develop their personalities socially
and intellectually at their own pace, and to learn from one another. Children usually stay with the
same teacher for three years, leading to strong bonds and a deep understanding of individual
student characteristics.

Cycle 1 (Age 3 to 6)

Activities in this cycle are designed to allow your child to develop concentration, coordination,
order and independence.

Students work with concrete materials in tasks including window washing; painting;
manipulation of blocks; differentiation, discrimination and classification of materials;
recognition and reproduction of letters; identification of countries, animals and plants.

Cycle 2 (Age 6 to 9)

Activities in this cycle are designed to allow your child to research their own questions about
the world, building more complex understanding of concepts and connections.

The framework for Cycle 2 investigations are the major themes (Great Stories) of The Stars;
The Planets: The Story of Life; The Coming of Humans; Language; and Invention.

Cycle 3 (Age 9 to 12)

This cycle provides an increased scientific base for a higher level of synthesis and
understanding. It includes more abstract concepts and more sophisticated problem-solving.
Students work in the areas of language, mathematics, geometry, geography, history, zoology
and botany.

Specialist classes

In each cycle students participate in a range of specialist activities. These include Italian,
Music,Art,  Drama and Playball.

If you are interested in finding out more about how we work, we would be delighted to
talk to you.

Please contact administration on 9528 4478  for further information.