The Montessori School Kingsley

Annual General Meeting - 2022
2023-06-28 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth)
We welcome parents, staff and other members of our association to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The AGM is a mandatory meeting held by every Association where the actions and achievements of the past year (2022) are presented, with the reports from the Chair, Treasurer, sub-committee conveners, and Principal. It is also the occasion to present the strategic goals for the school in the current year and beyond.
There are four positions open on the Board:

Laila Miller and Tash Tourabaly have reached the end of their term on the Board and will stand for re-election;
Amanda Weall has been appointed Secretary in August 2022, and will stand for election as per Constitution;
Celine Royet will terminate her Director position.

Directors reaching the end of their term may choose to re-nominate. Anyone else wishing to nominate for the Board must complete the attached Nomination Form and return it to the School via email before 5pm Wednesday, 21 June 2022. Board Director’s duties are detailed on the Nomination Form.
While the AGM will officially begin at 7:30pm, we will have nibbles from 7:00pm.
The Board is actively looking for individuals with the following skills:

Human resources experience;
Grant writing experience; or
Corporate experience, or strategy development experience.

You can access the Board Nomination Form here:

AGM Nomination Form – 2023 FINAL

Please find the relevant documents pertaining to the Annual General Meetings below:

2022 AGM Minutes
2022 AGM-Annual-Report
2022 Signed Audited Financials

We look forward to seeing you there!

Pupil-Free Day
2023-06-02, 2023-03-03
Today is a pupil-free day.

Our staff will be busy working and planning.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Visit our website to view our 2023 term dates as well as other important dates.
Term Dates

Discussion Night: Planes of Development 2023
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of Q&A.
Montessori’s Planes of Development will be the topic of this discussion night.
Montessori’s theory identifies four planes of development, which are four distinct periods of growth, development, and learning, which human beings progress through.

Delivery Format
The format of this Discussion Night will be an interactive tour through all the age groups to see the materials with time to ask questions.
Come along to find out about the different stages of brain development.
Booking your spot now!
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2023 Open House
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Welcome to our Open House!
This event is for people interested to learn about the Montessori method, for families considering Montessori as the education path for their children, as well as for our current families who are curious about what the rest of the school looks like.
Visiting our school is the best way to get a feel for our community and culture, and to find out more about the Montessori philosophy.
Program
During our Open House, you will get the chance to visit our school and discover our primary learning environments (ages 3 to 12), our secondary learning environments (ages 12-15), as well as International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (ages 16-18).
In addition to moving freely around our prepared environment, you’ll be able to see a short presentation on all our sections:

9am – Arrival and Sign In
9:15am – Primary Presentation
10am – Secondary/International Baccalaureate Presentation

RSVP
If you are keen to attend, please register your interest by 2pm on Friday, 19 May.
You can either email via the link below or phone us on (08) 9409 9151.
We look forward to seeing you!
RSVP

Pupil-Free Day
2023-04-24
Today is a pupil-free day.
Our staff will be busy working and planning.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, after tomorrow’s public holiday (ANZAC Day).
Visit our website to view our 2023 term dates as well as other important dates.
Term Dates

Akwaaba African Drumming Group
2023-03-10 16:00 - 19:00 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Join us for an evening of cultural immersion, music, fun, and food!
Akwaaba (“uh-kwaa-buh”)…meaning “welcome” in the Akan language from Ghana, Akwaaba’s vision is to use traditional African drumming and music as a tool to promote harmony and cultural understanding within the West Australian community.​
​Established back in 1996 by Kofi (Paul) Osei, Akwaaba has been entertaining a wide variety of audiences for over 20 years with energetic, powerful and interactive performances, drum circles, and workshops. Our use of traditional African hand drums and other percussion instruments bring alive the rhythms of Africa.
For more information and to get your tickets, please clink on this link:
Akwaaba Family Concert

Discussion Night: Discipline 2023
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of Q&A.
Discipline will be the topic of this discussion night.
Students learn to discipline themselves out of a desire to behave in harmony with the social group. Refer to Montessori’s definition of ‘obedience’ – not breaking someone’s will, but rather the desire of an individual to cooperate with others. As such, rewards and punishments are not used in a Montessori environment.
The discussion will be around what discipline means in a Montessori context, how it might look different to our own lived experiences, what discipline expectations for each age group might be, and how as parents and educators we can support confident and positive discipline practices.
Booking your spot now!
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Volunteers Morning Tea
2022-12-15 08:45 - 09:45 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
We would like to invite all our volunteers to our Thank You Morning Tea.
Our school community’s dedication and support are second to none, and we would like to acknowledge all of you who tirelessly work to make things happen at our school.
Who is a volunteer? Anyone who has given us their time or talent! This include, but is not limited to:

Bakers
Board Directors
Bushland Sub-Committee
Bushland Volunteers
Busy Bees Volunteers
Camp Volunteers
Capital Planning Sub-Committee
Class Representatives
Class Representatives
Community Event Coordinator
Compliance Sub-Committee
Donors
Engagement Sub-Committee
Event Volunteers
Exam Invigilators
Excursions Volunteers
Finance Sub-Committee
Graduation Cake
Laundry Volunteers
Open House Volunteers
Play Volunteers
Sewing Volunteers

Volunteers, we look forward to seeing you there!

60th Anniversary Student Celebrations
2022-12-02 15:00 - 17:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Come and celebrate with us!
To mark our 60th anniversary, our school is hosting a special party designed and led by our students. We will have food, music and dancing, games and activities, a history activity, and a cake cutting.
Event Proceedings

3:00pm: Arrival
3:00pm to 4:30pm: Celebrations
4:30pm: Cake and Speech

Parents will need to collect their children as usual from their class, and thereafter be responsible for them at this event. Staff will be in attendance but will not take direct responsibility for students. Some older students may be involved in coordinating food or activities.
Please be considerate of our neighbours when parking for the event – ensure you do not obstruct any driveways or park on verges and lawns. Parking in Montessori Place must be limited to available parking bays only, do not park on the residential side of the street.
We look forward to sharing this special milestone with you!

End-of-Year Celebrations & International Baccalaureate Students Graduation 2022
2022-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Rotary Park, 275 Scenic Dr, Wanneroo, Australia
International Baccalaureate Graduation & End-of-Year Celebrations

18 November 2022 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

We hope you can make it to our International Baccalaureate Graduation & End-of-Year Celebrations!
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the graduation of our students, Hannah Fitzpatrick, Oakley Van Didden, Spencer Jessett.
This is a great event to celebrate the end of the year!
Event Proceedings

4:30pm – Arrival
5:00pm – Welcome and Presentations
5:30pm – Cake and Celebrations

Bring a picnic rug, chairs and dinner, and enjoy a communal picnic at a lovely location – there are BBQs and shelter to use.
Please be aware that Lake Joondalup borders the picnic area so parents/carers must supervise the children at all times.
Please RSVP to the School Office by Wednesday, 16 November:
RSVP
We look forward to seeing you there!

Pupil-Free Day
2022-11-14, 2022-10-10, 2022-04-26
Today is a pupil-free day.
Our staff will be busy working and planning.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Visit our website to view our 2022 term dates as well as other important dates.
Term Dates

Discussion Night: Respect 2022
2022-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of Q&A.
Respect will be the topic of this discussion night.
Respect is fundamental to the peaceful and constructive operation of any community group, including the classroom. Montessori Education seeks to embed respectful practices from the start, to help children develop into adults ready to engage positively with their workplace, families and their community. Respect applies to oneself, one’s environment and to interactions with others.
Come along to our last discussion night of the year to hear about how and why attitudes and practices of respect are established and maintained from infancy through to adulthood.
Booking your spot now!
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Open House - Term 4, 2022
2022-10-17 09:00 - 11:00 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Join us at our Open House on Monday, 17 October 2022.
You’ll get a chance to visit our school, meet some of our wonderful parents, observe the children interacting in their Montessori environment, and you’ll get to meet our Principal, Des!
We have two tours available:

9:00am
10:00am

RSVP
Booking is essential, so please call our School Office to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Art Exhibition 2022
2022-09-15 15:00 - 16:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
You are invited to attend our school’s Art Exhibition.
Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students are organising an Art Exhibition, which will showcase student artwork from all age groups.
Parents, families, and friends will get the chance to view our students’ artwork from our pre-primary students all the way to our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students.
During the Exhibition, our lower secondary students will also sell homemade products, as well as food.
Please note that there is no need to RSVP, but we do encourage our families to invite their extended families as well as friends.
Get a glimpse of our students’ talent below – The invitation below features artwork by Spenser Jessett, one of our Year 12 students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Discussion Night: Parent Panel
2022-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
We would like to invite you to join us for an evening of meaningful conversation with our panel of Montessori parents who have been at our school for many years.
Topics will include basic issues that Montessori parents face, such as:

Why Montessori?
Technology
Discipline
Montessori at home
Engaging with the child at home

Booking your spot now!
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Questions
Ahead of the event, you may have questions and, if you do, we would love for you to send us your questions ahead of time via email at personalassistant@themontessorischool.wa.edu.au.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Open House - Term 3, 2022
2022-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Join us at our Open House on Monday, 15 August 2022.
You’ll get a chance to visit our school, meet some of our wonderful parents, observe the children interacting in their Montessori environment, and you’ll get to meet our Principal, Des!
We have three tours available:

9:00am
10:00am
11:00am

RSVP
Booking is essential, so please call our School Office to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Montessori School Kingsley 60th Anniversary Gala
2022-07-30 18:00 - 23:30 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, Western Australia, 6027, Australia
This event celebrates 60 wonderful years of our school delivering authentic Montessori education.
We will have a variety of reflections of our school’s proud history.
Most importantly, this event is about bringing our community together to acknowledge this important milestone in our school’s history.
This event is aimed at everyone who has a connection to our school, including current and past families, current and past staff, and current and past board members.
The evening will go as follow:

6pm to 7pm: Canapés and Arrival Drinks in the Foyer
7:30pm: Main Meal Served
7:30pm to 8:30pm Historical Presentations
8:30pm Dessert Served
8:30pm to11:45pm: Music (Courtesy of Dr Bogus), Dancing, and Fun!

The evening will be filled with live music, dancing, and laughter, so don’t miss out, get your tickets now!
Dr Bogus, a local music band, is sure to entertain us through the night with hits from our favourite artists.
If you wish to stay at the Joondalup Resort on the night, you can contact them as they have reserved rooms for our guests (at a discounted rate).
While we are calling this event a gala, there is no formal dress code.
Please note that soft drinks and juices, as well as coffee and tea, is included in the price of your ticket(s). In addition, drinks (beer, wine, and spirit) on arrival will be complimentary. For the remainer of the evening, guests will be able to purchase beer, wine, and spirit at the bar.
You can get your tickets here
We look forward to seeing you there!

Annual General Meeting - 2021
2022-06-22 19:00 - 20:30
We welcome parents, staff and other members of our association to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The AGM is a mandatory meeting held by every Association where the actions and achievements of the past year (2021) are presented, with the reports from the Chair, Treasurer, sub-committee conveners, and Principal. It is also the occasion to present the strategic goals for the school in the current year and beyond.
There are three positions open on the Board: Angela Chew and Jarrod Burns, have reached the end of their term on the Board, and Melinda Shreeve will terminate her Secretary position. Directors reaching the end of their term may choose to re-nominate.
Anyone else wishing to nominate for the Board must complete the attached Nomination Form and return to the School via email before 5pm Wednesday, 15 June 2022. Board Directors duties are detailed on the Nomination Form.
While the AGM will officially begin at 7:30pm, we will have nibbles from 7:00pm.
The Board is actively looking for individuals with the following skills:

Human resources experience;
Grant writing experience; or
Corporate experience, or strategy development experience.

For the role of Secretary:

Excellent written communication skills;
Good organisation skills; and
Attention to detail.

A transition plan is in place to help the new Secretary to settle in their duties.
You can access the Board Nomination Form here:

Board Nomination Form

Treasurer
Additionally, the Board is also looking for a new Treasurer. Note that the Treasurer is not elected by the members of the Association but appointed by the Board as the Treasurer should have accounting background and certain experiences in financials. The Treasurer supports the school Business Manager in vetting of financial process, budgets and reports and oversees the financial management of the school. Time commitment is estimated ~7hrs/month. In particular, the Treasurer:

Attends the School Board meetings as per the meeting schedule (1x/month) where the Treasurer’s Report is presented and discussed.
Chairs the Finance Sub-Committee and prepares the meeting minutes (1x/month).
Provides support to the School Business Manager, as required.
Reviews the annual budget and provides recommendations to the Board.
Provides an annual school fee analysis and recommendations of next year’s fees to the Board.
Prepares financial modelling to help the Board make decisions regarding any big capital projects.
Updates the school’s 5-year forecast yearly according to the school strategic direction.
Presents the Annual Treasurer’s Report to the School Community at the Board AGM.
Acts in the best interest of the Strategic direction of the school when conducting board business.

A transition plan is in place to help the new Treasurer to settle in their duties. If you are interested in the Treasurer role, please email the Chair of the Board, Angela Chew: chair_board@themontessorischool.wa.edu.au

School Information Morning
2022-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
We invite you to attend our School Information Morning on Saturday, 11 June.
At this session, you will get the chance to visit our school and discover our primary learning environments (ages 3 to 12) as well as our secondary learning environments (ages 12-15) and our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (ages 16-18).
Visiting our school is the best way to get a feel for our community and culture, as well as find out more about the Montessori philosophy.
Primary Session
9:00am to 10:00am
Secondary Session
10:00am to 11:00am
International Baccalaureate Session
11:00am to 12:00pm – Information Session & Orientation
This session will be of particular interest to new families considering enroling their children in the International Baccalaureate program or for our existing families wanting to know more about the International Baccalaureate.
The orientation part of the session will be for students currently in Year 10 who will progress onto the first year of the International Baccalaureate next year.
RSVP
If you are keen to attend, please register your interest by COB on Wednesday, 8 June.
You can either email via the link below or phone us on (08) 9409 9151.
In order to have an effective experience, the primary session is only open to adults; however, for the secondary sessions (12-18), children want to be involved in decision-making, especially when it comes to their education, so we hope your children will tag along so that they can experience our school for themselves.
We look forward to seeing you!
RSVP

Pupil-Free Day
2022-06-03, 2022-03-04
Today is a pupil-free day.
Our staff will be busy working and planning.
Visit our website to view our 2022 term dates as well as other important dates.
Term Dates

Discussion Night: Deep Dive into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
2022-05-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join us as we demystify the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
The main target for this event is our lower primary and upper primary families as they have had the least exposure to our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), so they’ll have the most questions.
International Baccalaureate Options
During this event, you’ll get the chance to discover about the IBDP and the School’s rich history with the program – we were the first Montessori school in the world to offer the IBDP. You’ll also learn about the learner profile, the IBDP core elements, as well as the IBDP subject groups.
In addition, you’ll be able to gather information on the new International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP), which is a a framework of international education that incorporates the values of the International Baccalaureate into a unique programme addressing the needs of students engaged in career-related education. You will also discover the IBCP’s core components and how it will benefits our students.
Join the Meeting
You can join our Discussion Night here via Microsoft Teams:
Teams Meeting

Open House - Term 2, 2022
2022-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Join us at our Open House on Monday, 23 May 2022.
You’ll get a chance to visit our school, meet some of our wonderful parents, observe the children interacting in their Montessori environment, and you’ll get to meet our Principal, Des!
We have two tours available:

9:00am
10:00am

RSVP
Booking is essential, so please call our School Office to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Open House - Term 1, 2022
2022-02-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
Join us for our Open House on Monday, 28 February 2022.
You’ll get a chance to visit our school, meet some of our wonderful parents, observe the children interacting in their Montessori environment, and you’ll get to meet our Principal, Des!
Due to the number of COVID-19 cases in the community, this Open House will be held online.
There will be only one tour from 9:30am to 11:00am, so sit back relax and let us guide you through our beautiful school.
Booking
Booking is essential as we need to record the names of our attendees for enrolment purposes!
RSVP

You can join our Open House here via Microsoft Teams:
Teams Meeting

The Montessori School Kingsley Twilight Fete
2021-12-10 15:30 - 18:30 | The Montessori School Kingsley, 18 Montessori Place, Kingsley, WA, 6026, Australia
Join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family!
Food Trucks | Market Stalls | Amusements & Family Entertainment | Raffle Prizes
Our school community is excited to invite you to join us on Friday, 10 December on our beautiful school grounds to spend a sunny afternoon browsing a variety of stalls from our school community as well as from local businesses, and enjoy delicious food while the children have loads of fun!
Register your interest online:
Join our Facebook event to register your interest and to stay up to date on all the exciting things we have planned for you and your family!
Register now!
What’s on offer?
Family Entertainment
Your family is sure to have a good time with our lineup of entertainment.

A variety of inflatable amusement rides
Cuddly animal farm
Face painter and airbrush tattoo
Roving family entertainment and musicians

Silent Auction
Looking for that special experience to gift someone special, or how about treating yourself?
We are very excited to feature 10 local businesses that have generously donated towards our silent auction, and the best part is, you can bid without even attending the event!
Check out the amazing prizes and start bidding today!
Bid Here
Catering
You’ll be able to enjoy a delicious range of catering options from a variety of food trucks, plus a sausage sizzle.

Parking
For this event, we suggest you park on the verge of the lake-side of Goollelal Drive and walk up the path through Talbot Park to the school. If parking on surrounding streets, please ensure you have parked legally and respectfully of our neighbours’ properties.
Please note, there will be NO parking on Montessori Place for this event.
Stallholders
Spend the afternoon browsing a variety of stalls from both our school community and local businesses – there will be something for everyone!
Sponsorship
This event is organised by our school community and would not be possible without the generous support of volunteers and sponsors, so we would like to thank all of our sponsors!

Prizes
We have so many prizes to give away! Here are a few on them mentioned below:

Tickets will be sold during the Fete by a team of “Rainbow Rafflers” and please note that we accept cash or card payment.
Contact Us
For more information or questions relating to The Montessori School Kingsley Twilight Fete, please contact Annette from our Twilight Fete Team via email at: communityevents@themontessorischool.wa.edu.au

International Baccalaureate Graduation & End-of-Year Celebrations
2021-11-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Rotary Park, 275 Scenic Dr, Wanneroo, Australia
We hope you can make it to our International Baccalaureate Graduation & End-of-Year Celebrations!
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the graduation of our students, Liam Hiskins and Matilda Broomhall.
This is a great event to celebrate the end of the year!
Event Proceedings

4:30pm – Arrival
5:00pm – Welcome and Presentations
5:30pm – Cake and Celebrations

Bring a picnic rug, chairs and dinner, and enjoy a communal picnic at a lovely location – there are BBQs and shelter to use.
Please be aware that Lake Joondalup borders the picnic area so parents/carers must supervise the children at all times.
Please RSVP to the School Office by Wednesday, 24 November:
RSVP
We look forward to seeing you there!

Pupil-Free Day
2021-11-15
Today is a pupil-free day.
Our staff will be busy working and planning.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Visit our website to view our 2021 term dates as well as other important dates.
Term Dates
