Waste Incursion
On Tuesday 19th February, Banksia students had a visitor from Mindarie Shire. 3 small bins (with red, yellow and green lids) and a range of ‘rubbish’ items were brought into the classroom by a waste educator. The children were given the opport...
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Parent Information Night
The next Parent Information Night will be held on Tuesday 2nd April 2019 at 7:30pm. The topic will be Grammar and Spelling in Kindy and Pre-Primary. Parent Information Nights are highly informative and provide the parents with an understanding of how a...
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Constable Care Visit
On the 17th August, the children got a visit from Constable Care and his friends. They shared with the children the difference between ‘fun scary’ and ‘bad scary’. This incredible interactive puppet show, forms a part of our Protective Behaviour...
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Enhancing executive function skills with children from 6 months to 7 years
Enhancing Executive Function Skills with Children from 6 months to 7 years Executive function skills provide scaffolding for all learning and development. These skills allow children to remember information, filter out distractions, focus attention, and...
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Bounce Excursion
On Thursday 28th June 2018, Banksia Montessori children attended Bounce in Cannington for an excursion. The children were directed by the staff at Bounce to attempt rock climbing. They then moved onto the trampolines and took turns in shooting hoops whils...
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Maria Montessori on Rewards and Punishments
From Fleur’s (the Principal’s) desk – Maria Montessori on Rewards and Punishments Recently when I was asked to provide our school’s records of discipline and punishment I realised that punishment, and how and to whom it is delivered, f...
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Crazy Critters Incursion
On Wednesday the 28th February 2018, Crazy Critters visited Banksia Montessori School. These fascinating visitors kept the children entertained all while their handlers educated the children on a variety of interesting facts. The children were allowed to ...
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Last day of school for 2017
How quickly does the year go by? Yesterday we watched as our talented and adorable children performed the Xmas concert and we also congratulated some ‘big kids’ who are leaving Banksia Montessori School to spread their wings at Primary School ...
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Banksia Montessori family picnic
Thank you to all families for joining our annual Banksia Montessori family picnic and especially for bringing all the delicious food. (Those home made samosas were amazing!) It was a great day, filled with fun, games and races. What a wonderful community ...
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Looking for a Montessori School in Perth?
Looking for a Montessori School in Perth? Then look no further. Banksia Montessori School in Perth is an Independent School located in the friendly suburb of Dianella in Perth’s Northern Suburbs. We run a quality driven Montessori program for children b...
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Parent Information Night – Tuesday 20th November from 7 to 8pm
Please join us on Tuesday 20th November from 7 to 8 pm for our Term 4 Montessori Parent Information Night of 2018. Current as well as prospective parents are welcome. This evening is ideal to learn about the Montessori method and the benefits for yo...
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Parent Education Night ‘Why Montessori?’ – Thursday 9 March 7-8pm
Parent Education Night ‘Why Montessori?’ – Thursday 9 March 7-8pm Please join us on Thursday 9 March from 7 to 8pm for our 1st Parent Education Night of 2017. The topic will be ‘Why Montessori?’ Current as well as prospective...
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Parent-Council Meeting
Just a gentle reminder that we will have our first Parent-Council Meeting of 2017 Thursday night 23 February at 7pm. We will be discussing the planning of 2017, as well as giving you a brief update on our building project (Banksia Playgroup and afternoon ...
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