Elonera Montessori School

Infobox School
name = Elonera Montessori School


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caption = Education In Harmony With Life
location = Mount Ousley
streetaddress = Mount Ousley Road
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state = New South Wales
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postcode = 2519
country = Australia
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head of school = Elizabeth Goor
type of school = private
homepage = www.eloneramontessori.com.au [http://www.eloneramontessori.com.au]

Elonera Montessori School is located in Wollongong, New South Wales, and was established in 1987 by parents and friends of an alternative school who were enthused about taking on the Montessori philosophy.

The school is a non-profit organisation that provides a rich academic program for 110 students who range in age from three to 16 (preschool to Year 10). It is non-sectarian, coeducational and multicultural.

chool philosopohy

Montessori in the early years relies upon specialised hands-on concrete learning materials. High-school students use abstract thinking skills, and rely on the internet and use literature and reference materials for their own research. The School believes that:

* children learn in different ways, using all of their senses.
* children learn not to be afraid of making mistakes; they see them as natural steps in the learning process.
* children learn to collaborate and work together.
* children strive for their personal best, rather than compete for the highest grade in the class.

Administration

* Head of School: Elizabeth Goor
* Administration: Grace Benedetti
* Enrolments: Janice Leffley

External links

*http://www.eloneramontessori.com.au