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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 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...

Lower Primary – Week 6 Term 3

The Sea Lions children have had a great start to Term 3. Children enjoyed two weeks of swimming lessons at Aqua Jetty and attended Boodjar Kaatijin (to understand the land) incursion at school. In Class, children show great enthusiasm and explore Montessori materials...

Children’s House – Week 6 Term 3

It is always a pleasure to have new peers join the Kara classroom! This term we have two more friends to share conversations and laughter with us. The children are engaging with a variety of Indigenous resources in the environment. They are learning that there are six...

Principal’s News Week 3 Term 3

We have had a fantastic start to Term 3 with the Boodjar Kaatijin group performing for students in Week 1 and then swimming lessons commencing this week for all Primary School students. The Adolescent students have also had a range of going out activities since the...

Adolescent Program Term 3 Week 3 – Castaways 2024

At the beginning of Term 3, students from the Adolescent Program were thrilled to learn that The City of Rockingham has selected their sculpture to take part in the 2024 Castaways Sculpture Awards, an exhibition of sculptures made from recycled and repurposed...

Upper Primary – Week 3 Term 3

Last week our Upper Primary students took part in Pyjama Day 2024. While it's an opportunity for students and staff to wear their most comfortable and cosiest pyjamas, as Scarlett explains, it's an opportunity to raise money and awareness for an important cause. Hi!...

Lower Primary – Week 3 Term 3

Starfish children were introduced to the Third Great Story – The Story of Humans. They explored humanity's timeline from the Stone Age to modern times, discovering that fundamental human needs remain unchanged: food, shelter, clothing, medicine, defense,...
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.