Welcome to Southern Cross Montessori
A Montessori classroom is child centred, where each individual is encouraged to learn by doing, feeling free to engage in learning experiences within the safety of the prepared environment. Respect for self and others develops as each child works within the classroom using grace and courtesy as a means of relating with their teachers , peers and environment. Each individual is given the opportunity to extend their knowledge as they are challenged by the Montessori equipment and teaching materials made available to them.
A child who has become master of his acts through long, pleasant and interesting activities in which he has engaged, is a child filled with health and joy and remarkable for his calmness and discipline. ” Maria Montessori
Southern Cross Montessori Preschool opened its doors in April 2014 and continued the program that has been running in Torquay since 1999. Our current program is a 3-5 sessional program, offering 15 hours for 4yr olds and 9 hours for 3yr olds.
2018 Open Days
Please feel free to come along, see what a Montessori Environment looks like and ask any questions you may have.
All Open Days are Saturdays between 10am and 2pm
February 10th
June 16th
September 1st
October 27th
If you cannot make these days and would like a personalised tour please call the Kinder on 5261 6670
School Calendar 2018 – Term dates:
January 30th till March 29th (9 Weeks) – Term 1
April 16th till June 29th (11 Weeks) – Term 2
July 16th till 21st September (10 weeks) – Term 3
October 8th till 14th December (10 weeks) – Term 4
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Testimonials
“Our three year old son, who was previously quite averse to childcare settings, has thrived at Southern Cross Montessori. He has become more confident, independent, social and quickly made friends after commencing in term 2 this year. He often tells us how much he loves Montessori…”
“Marlon has bloomed at Montessori. Despite being well-traveled and trying out many nurseries along the way he wasn’t ever really comfortable in any of them. Rather than create confidence his world-wide experiences made him timid amidst large new groups of children. Until we came to Montessori…”
“Both our girls have had a great and memorable experience with the SCM. Their confidence has flourished and their curiosity for learning new things has been encouraged. When Mackenzie transitioned into prep she was oozing self confidence and already reading. The community…”
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