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A unique approach
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Encouraging
independence

Life long
learners

Learning
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 9 Term 1

I am delighted to be able to share our 2025 – 2028 Strategic Plan with you and thank you for all the input families, students and staff gave to provide direction for our school in the coming years.  “To provide quality education and professional development of staff”...

PK Choir – Week 9 Term 1

The Choir is excited to have started working on some of the One Big Voice songs. The One Big Voice concert will be held at the end of August, and a note will be sent home about it soon. A thousand or more Primary school students (aged 7 and above) will gather at the...

Lower Primary – Week 9 Term 1

Wow, another fab term in Mooja! The children have enjoyed creating persuasive pieces of writing this term, focusing on their language skills and enjoying delivering speeches to the class. Our confidence is growing so much with reading and presenting to our friends,...

Upper Primary Janda – Week 9 Term 1

On the 25th of March, our school celebrated Harmony Day. Harmony Day is a day where we celebrate all cultures in the world. Our school celebrated by having a shared lunch. Everyone in the school had the option to bring in traditional food from the country they are...

Upper Primary Turtles – Week 9 Term 1

Montessori maths materials are an incredible asset for older primary students, offering a hands-on approach that deepens understanding and fosters a love for numbers. The materials guide students from concrete experiences to abstract concepts, ensuring genuine...

Children’s House – Week 9 Term 1

Wow, I cannot believe we are in week nine! It has been a wonderfully busy term with loads of learning, growing, and getting to know new friends. Here is just a sample of the week from each area of the Children’s House classroom this term… In Practical Life, Alex...

Adolescent Program – Week 9 Term 1

Last Wednesday, we had our Maths Expo. You’re probably thinking, ‘What’s a Maths Expo?’ The concept was to make Maths enjoyable and fun. We achieved this by creating maths games for people to play. - Steele The Maths Expo was a task given to Maambakoort at the start...

Principal’s News – Week 6 Term 1

What a wonderful night we had on Friday. Thank you Mary and all your helpers for making the Foam Party such fun and for commencing our 40th birthday year celebrations. We encourage families to join us on Thursday 27th March at 7pm online for our Community Spirit...

Upper Primary – Week 6 Term 1

On the 6th March the Janda class made balloon cars for Science. To make them we needed 1 plastic bottle, 4 plastic bottle tops, 1 balloon, 1 rubber band, 3 straws and 2 wooden skewers. We spent all afternoon making them and worked in groups to make sure our cars...

Lower Primary – Week 6 Term 1

It has been a busy and exciting start to the 2025 school year. This year the Jellyfish class has welcomed many new members and it has been wonderful to watch new friendships blossom. The children attended swimming lessons every afternoon during Weeks Three and Four....
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 wonderful Montessori philosophy and practice, while providing toddlers with a gentle transition into the Children’s House.

RMS Children's House Program

Children’s House
(3-6 years)

Rockingham Montessori School has three Children’s House classrooms, in Rockingham and Port Kennedy. Each is led by a dedicated and highly-trained Montessori teacher.

RMS Primary Program

Primary Program
(6-12 years)

RMS has three Lower-Primary and three Upper-Primary classrooms, in Rockingham and Port Kennedy. 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, 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.