A progressive Montessori community that inspires independence and lifelong learning.
We value ourselves, others and the world.
We are compassionate, kind and inclusive.
We are willing to undertake new learning.
We face new challenges with courage.
We can do it!
Beechworth Montessori School fosters each child’s natural desire to learn, guiding them to grow into respectful and community minded people who contribute positively to the world.
The Principal and Committee of Management will be Montessori orientated and understand the specific aspects of the Montessori pedagogy whilst maintaining compliance in an educational climate of increasing accountability. Effective leadership promotes a positive organisational culture and builds a professional learning community. Administrative systems enable the effective management of a quality service through enabling continuous improvement. The Committee of Management and Principal will make informed and ethical decisions that advance the current and future development of the school.
Engage in best practice governance, business and administration practices.
Ensure financial accountability and transparency.
Ensure the school is in a sound financial position.
Ensure the ongoing financial viability of the school.
Ensure compliance with State and Federal Government regulations.
Apply for and maintain Montessori Quality Assurance.
The group commenced operations in 1997 as the Beechworth Montessori Children’s Group to provide a Montessori preschool program for three and four year old children. Tiny Tots program was established in 2002 for children aged up to three years and this acts as an introduction for both parents and children to the Montessori philosophy. In 2006 the preschool program expanded to include five year old children.
In 2007 a primary school for children aged 6-12 years old opened, enabling children to complete their early childhood and primary school learning within the Montessori educational philosophy.
The Tiny Tots program was established in 2002 for children aged up to three years and this acts as an introduction for both parents and children to the Montessori philosophy. In 2014 a care program was established for children in the kindergarten program at Beechworth Montessori, allowing more flexibility and greater support for our families. In 2015 this program was opened to the wider community and now runs four days a week for children from around 2 years of age.
The school logo depicts a peacock which in many cultures represents kindness, compassion, wisdom and patience. For a period of time, a wild peacock adopted our school as its home and spent several years as a free bird that chose to live within our grounds.
