Forestville Montessori School is a professionally operated, co-educational and non-denominational school established in 1981 by The Peninsula Montessori Association Ltd. The programme follows the development of the child according to the Philosophy and Methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori, differing significantly from traditional methods.
The CEO/Principal is the manager of the school and the educational leader, responsible for the development of the school’s educational programmes, hiring and supervision of staff, and development of school policies and procedures. The Board of directors is responsible for the financial management of the company.
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The school is licensed by the Department of Community Services and registered by the Board of Studies. FMS provides a full Montessori Education for children from the age of 18 months to twelve years old. The School is comprised of pre-school (the 3 – 6 year-old group) and primary school (the 6 – 9 and 9 – 12 year-old groups), and an Infant Community programme for 18 month to 3-year-old children.
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Completion of the three-year pre-school programme at Forestville or another recognised Montessori pre-school is normally a pre-requisite for entry into the primary programme.
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The School operates five days a week, four terms per year. During the first two years in the 3 – 6 group children attend a half-day programme, five days per week. In the third year of the 3 – 6 programme and throughout the primary programme children attend a full day.
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A Before and After School care programme for pre-school and primary children is available from 7:30am to 6:00pm at an additional cost on the days that school is in session.
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Secondary Campus (12-15)
3 Myoora Rd
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
