Gisborne Montessori School is a small, non-denominational, independent school, providing primary
and pre primary education in accordance with the philosophies of Dr Maria Montessori. It is one of 5 independent Montessori
schools in Victoria currently holding primary registration as well as an early childhood education (pre-school) license.
It is the only Montessori primary school in Victoria that is purpose built on sustainable principles.
Gisborne Montessori School
is nestled at the foot of Mt Macedon and is set on a 10 acre site on Barringo Road. The School is within walking distance
from Gisborne station. New
Gisborne is a picturesque country town graced with tree lined streets forty five minutes from Melbourne.
Vision
The School’s Vision: Creating a peaceful, sustainable future through the empowerment of
individual potential.
Is achieved through:
the implementation of the Montessori principles across the school
the involvement
of parents and other community members in the schools program
provision of an environmentally conscious learning
environment
encouraging independent learners to practice making appropriate choices with the knowledge
that they are taking responsibility for their choices
Respect
for self, each other, the community and the environment are core values of the Gisborne Montessori School.
GMS aims to provide learning environments that will:
enhance a child’s willingness
to learn
develop focus, concentration and curiosity in the child
promote individualism and use
of initiative
provide a safe and encouraging experience for the child
build the child’s self
esteem
develop the cognitive and physical skills
provide nurturing social opportunities
preserve the child’s imagination
and creativity
At
Gisborne Montessori School we actively empower your children by encouraging, facilitating and guiding their development to
allow each child to reach their own potential.
Environmental
and sustainability principles are at the heart of the design and construction of the school learning landscape and these principles
are embedded in the curriculum.
‘Our schools are alive.” Dr Maria Montessori
