Banksia Montessori School Dianella

This is a gem of a school. I have a current child attending and a graduated neurodiverse child. Pros: The teachers are passionate and... This is a gem of a school. I have a current child attending and a graduated neurodiverse child. Pros: The teachers are passionate and provide unconditional positive regard and relationship building first before academics. Once the kids reach pre-primary, they are so proud to be the big kids of the school, their confidence shoots through the roof. Environment is always calm and kids are happy and self assured. I actually removed my second child from a different school and brought him back here. The teacher to child ratio is the best you will find especially in Pre-Primary. The teachers partner with you during any child struggles and they provide caring attachments. The parent community is beautiful, warm and down to earth. Montessori children learn important social and emotional norms and are able to play really nicely together. Sometimes i have had 7 Montessori boys at my home and they play so nicely, its no trouble at all. Montessori method: Natural leadership skills arise when the kids know their place and their rules, they teach other children. The age difference means the big kids look after the little kids and teach them. Parents are allowed to come in each week for 15 minutes to see what they have been working on. There are many firm boundaries within in freedom of choice with the jobs, contrary to the believe that Montessori a non academic environment, it's very prepared, organised, academic and also allows choice. My first child attended just before the age of 4 so didn't start at 3. He had been at daycare before then. The transition was fine. Cons: 1/2 days can be tricky for some to manage in the first year. I couldn't have asked for a better start to life for my two boys. I'll be sad to finish here. Read more

Karen Dorrington

Jun, 2024

Beautiful school with well kept equipment to complement the amazing education provided in a small community. Love the holistic approach to learning and... Beautiful school with well kept equipment to complement the amazing education provided in a small community. Love the holistic approach to learning and also nurturing my child's emotional needs. Read more

David Tran

Apr, 2021