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Encouraging
independence

Life long
learners

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starts at birth

Welcome to Rockingham
Montessori School
 

 

A leading alternative & independent school in Perth,
providing Montessori Education and Training since 1985

Welcome to our beautiful Montessori school in Rockingham!  I would like the chance to talk with you about Montessori Education and so I invite you to come on a tour of our website and our school.

-Vanessa Aikins, Principal.

Encouraging independence, respect and self-discipline
with a nurturing and caring Montessori learning environment.

Encouraging independence, respect and self-discipline
with a nurturing and caring Montessori learning environment.

Words From Our Montessori Community

Director teaching child

Amazing teachers,
Amazing students.
 

An Alternative Perth School Specialising In Montessori Education

Situated minutes from the beach, Rockingham Montessori School is one of the leading alternative and independent schools in Perth dedicated to Montessori philosophy and practice. We currently deliver a high-quality Montessori education experience to around 250 children and young people through our Infant Toddler Program (playgroup), Children’s House, Primary School and Adolescent Programs.

 

 

The Big Picture Program
 

Rockingham Montessori School Incorporates The Big Picture Program Into Our Adolescent Program. 

The ‘Big Picture’ program was created to modernise the way in which children are being educated, steering away from traditional learning techniques to create a personalised, passion-based schooling experience. The ‘Big Picture’ program complements Montessori philosophy in that it nurtures independent, curious and creative children.

RMS Big Picture Program

Read the latest from our blog

Principal’s News – Week 3 Term 4

I am very sad to inform our school community that the amazing Deb Dwyer will be retiring at the end of the year.  Deb has been with our school since 2015 as our Dolphins teacher.  Deb has had a profound impact on so many within our school community as she has such an...

Adolescent Program – Week 3 Term 4

UNIVERSITY BOUND   Rockingham Montessori School (RMS) graduates enter University via a variety of methods, including Big Picture Portfolio, Uni-Ready Courses, Certificate IV vocational courses and the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Using these alternative...

Lower Primary – Week 3 Term 4

Term Four started with a lively debate to decide on this year’s Christmas carol song. A discussion on democracy and equal votes ensued. We have read and shared books written by the Author Sally Rippin in preparation for her visit next week. The older Jellyfish...

Music – Week 3 Term 4

One Big Voice. On the 22nd September, the RMS choir participated in a massed choir event at the RAC Arena called the One Big Voice, where over a thousand children sang together in harmony. We were very excited to be part of this musical extravaganza for the first...

Upper Primary – Week 3 Term 4

This term the Dugongs and Turtles have been enjoying settling into their new shared classroom space. The children are becoming more familiar with their new environment, and it’s been wonderful to see them engaging across the open-plan area and forming new social...

Children’s House – Week 3 Term 4

This term, the children in Kara are enjoying their learning using various culture materials like 3-Part Nomenclature Cards. Older friends are showing more attention to detail as they complete jobs as leaders in the room. The children’s’ accurate efforts are noticed...

Principal’s News Week 7 Term 3

I would like to thank all staff and families for completing the annual survey over the past two weeks. I would also like to thank our Community Spirit (Christina Tanumihardja and Lisa Kelly), for their work with our recent Subway lunch order but particularly for the...

Principal’s News Week 6 Term 3

Families, students (Upper Primary to Senior school-aged) and staff will shortly receive information on our annual survey, open for your feedback from 26 August through to 6 September.  This is your opportunity to provide feedback on a range of areas across the school...

Adolescent Program – Murdoch University Excursion

My class went to Murdoch University on 1 August, and we had an early start to get to the train station by 8:30. Unfortunately, I overshot how early I had to get up and ended up waiting 20 minutes in the car while listening to my mum reprimand me because I hadn’t...

Upper Primary – Week 6 Term 3

Peace Learning Circles During the holidays, our teachers, Lucy and Lani, participated in a four-day professional learning workshop focused on Peace Learning Circles. This program is designed to promote academic, social, and emotional development by fostering a...
RMS Infant & Toddler Program

Infant & Toddler Program
(1-3 years)

Our Infant Toddler Program (Playgroup) is the ideal way for your family to experience the Montessori philosophy and practice, while providing toddlers with a gentle transition to the Children’s House.

RMS Children's House Program

Children’s House
(3-6 years)

Rockingham Montessori School has three Children’s House classrooms, named Dolphins, Penguins & Seahorse, reflecting our seaside location. Each is led by a dedicated and highly-trained Montessori teacher.

RMS Primary Program

Primary Program
(6-12 years)

RMS has three Lower-Primary classrooms: Jelly Fish, Starfish & Sealions, continuing our ocean theme. All of our teachers are Montessori-trained and work with the help of an education assistant.

RMS Adolescent Program

Adolescent Program
(12-18 years)

In Montessori’s third plane of development, from twelve to eighteen years old, the adolescent has a ‘humanistic mind’ eager to understand humanity and the contribution they can make to society.

Why Rockingham Montessori School?

Learn more about our Perth Montessori school.
What are the benefits of Montessori Schools Perth?

As a Montessori School in Perth, RMS acknowledges the individual needs of each student. The curriculum is tailored towards each child’s academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development rather than tackling every student with the same curriculum. Montessori Education supports the full development of an individual, inspiring children to a lifelong love of learning and continuous development of cognitive, emotional, social, & physical well-being.

Why might a Montessori School education be best for my child?

Our Perth Montessori programs foster independent, respectful children who excel at working in teams and showing respect for their community. Montessori Education teaches an individual cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills necessary for continuous self-growth. If you’d like to learn more about the Montessori approach, read our ‘Why Montessori’ page here

Do you offer a Montessori High School Program?

Yes, our Perth Montessori school offers an adolescent program for children between the ages of 12 – 18. Our High School program is developed in conjunction with Big Picture Education Australia and Murdoch University, allowing our students to pursue a plethora of pathways after graduating from Rockingham Montessori School.

What age ranges do you cater for?

Our Perth Montessori School has a program to cater for all children between the age of 12 months and 18 years. To learn about each program, you can find more information here. 

What other programs do you offer?

As a multi-disciplinary school catering to all ages, we have various programs such as Children’s House and the Infant & Toddler program which gives toddlers. a gentle transition into schooling. We also offer music education for our primary and adolescent programs.