Welcome to Rockingham
Montessori School
A leading alternative & independent school in Perth,
providing Montessori Education and Training since 1985
Welcome to our beautiful Montessori school in Rockingham! I would like the chance to talk with you about Montessori Education and so I invite you to come on a tour of our website and our school.
-Vanessa Aikins, Principal.
Encouraging independence, respect and self-discipline
with a nurturing and caring Montessori learning environment.
Encouraging independence, respect and self-discipline
with a nurturing and caring Montessori learning environment.
Words From Our Montessori Community
“Parenting is tough in today’s world but when you add some passionate teachers and a Montessori philosophy into the mix great things happen. Happy children grow. Our three children have only ever attended RMS and with their teacher student relationships allowed to strengthen over a three- year period my girls have flourished.”
Sam Fuller
“Each classroom is so carefully prepared and so beautifully presented it makes for a wonderful learning environment for the children. I regularly find myself wishing I was the one going to school here! The teachers are second to none, with a passion for Montessori and their students. My boys have attended since they were three and my eldest is now ten and still just as happy as when he first started. When I ask him what he loves most about school it’s hard for him to choose but he says, “Freedom”. Freedom within limits is a large part of what Montessori is all about and delivers a curriculum that that is engaging as well as developing self-management skills that will last a lifetime.”
Lee-Ann Forbes
“We deeply appreciate the individualised freestyle learning our children experience, and enjoy. Rockingham Montessori offers a caring and respectful approach to education, focusing on the individual needs and talents of the students. A real philosophy of nurturing children.”
Kirran & Shaun Ahearn
“Graham and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff, for the wonderfully nurturing and enriched learning opportunities RMS has provided our boys. Both Thomas and Caleb have loved attending RMS and Graham and I have been thrilled with the love for learning that has been instilled in them.”
Graham & Debbie Norman
Amazing teachers,
Amazing students.
An Alternative Perth School Specialising In Montessori Education
Situated minutes from the beach, Rockingham Montessori School is a leading alternative and independent school in Perth dedicated to Montessori philosophy and practice. We currently deliver a high-quality Montessori education experience to around 250 children and young people through our Infant Toddler Program (playgroup), Children’s House, Primary School and Adolescent Programs.
The Big Picture Program
Rockingham Montessori School Incorporates The Big Picture Program Into Our Adolescent Program.
The ‘Big Picture’ program was created to modernise the way in which children are being educated, steering away from traditional learning techniques to create a personalised, passion-based schooling experience. The ‘Big Picture’ program complements Montessori philosophy in that it nurtures independent, curious and creative children.
Montessori Community News
Jump Rope for Heart
Thank you to all of you who donated to the Jump Rope For Heart last term. As a school we raised $3476 for a very worthy cause - The Heart Foundation. Each class spent the term practising and perfecting their skipping skills, and many got fitter along the way. We held...
Practical Life Skills Start at Home
Do you have a little person at home who is experiencing the “terrible twos” or who often tells you “I do it myself”? Those behaviours tell you that your child really wants to engage with the real experiences of life around them. Maria Montessori called them Practical...
Rockingham Infant Toddler Program / Playgroup Term 4, Issue 1, 2021
We are delighted to welcome all of our new families and to welcome back our regulars to the final term of the year. We have plenty of new work on the shelves for your child to discover. A firm favourite this week is the slinky apple peeler. We cannot seem get enough...
Principal’s News: September 2021
Finally, we have received approval of our Development Applications for the Adolescent Program and Playground area at Port Kennedy and have now signed contracts with Shelford Quality Homes who were our successful tenderer for the Adolescent Program fit out. There is...
Montessori Community News
Jump Rope for Heart
Thank you to all of you who donated to the Jump Rope For Heart last term. As a school we raised $3476 for a very worthy cause - The Heart Foundation. Each class spent the term practising and perfecting their skipping skills, and many got fitter along the way. We held...
Practical Life Skills Start at Home
Do you have a little person at home who is experiencing the “terrible twos” or who often tells you “I do it myself”? Those behaviours tell you that your child really wants to engage with the real experiences of life around them. Maria Montessori called them Practical...
Rockingham Infant Toddler Program / Playgroup Term 4, Issue 1, 2021
We are delighted to welcome all of our new families and to welcome back our regulars to the final term of the year. We have plenty of new work on the shelves for your child to discover. A firm favourite this week is the slinky apple peeler. We cannot seem get enough...
Principal’s News: September 2021
Finally, we have received approval of our Development Applications for the Adolescent Program and Playground area at Port Kennedy and have now signed contracts with Shelford Quality Homes who were our successful tenderer for the Adolescent Program fit out. There is...
Infant & Toddler Program
(1-3 years)
Our Infant Toddler Program (Playgroup) is the ideal way for your family to experience the Montessori philosophy and practice, while providing toddlers with a gentle transition to the Children’s House.
Children’s House
(3-6 years)
Rockingham Montessori School has three Children’s House classrooms, named Dolphins, Penguins & Seahorse, reflecting our seaside location. Each is led by a dedicated and highly-trained Montessori teacher.
Primary Program
(6-12 years)
RMS has three Lower-Primary classrooms: Jelly Fish, Starfish & Sealions, continuing our ocean theme. Teachers are Montessori-trained and work with the help of an education assistant.
Adolescent Program
(12-18 years)
In Montessori’s third plane of development, from twelve to eighteen years old, the adolescent has a ‘humanistic mind’ eager to understand humanity and the contribution they can make to society.
Why Rockingham Montessori School?
Learn more about our Perth Montessori school.
What are the benefits of a Montessori School?
As a Montessori School in Perth, RMS acknowledges the individual needs of each student. The curriculum is tailored towards each child’s academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development rather than tackling every student with the same curriculum. Montessori Education supports the full development of an individual, inspiring children to a lifelong love of learning and continuous development of cognitive, emotional, social, & physical well-being.
Why might a Montessori School education be best for my child?
Our Perth Montessori programs foster independent, respectful children who excel at working in teams and showing respect for their community. Montessori Education teaches an individual cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills necessary for continuous self-growth. If you’d like to learn more about the Montessori approach, read our ‘Why Montessori’ page here.
Do you offer a Montessori High School Program?
Yes, our Perth Montessori school offers an adolescent program for children between the ages of 12 – 18. Our High School program is developed in conjunction with Big Picture Education Australia and Murdoch University, allowing our students to pursue a plethora of pathways after graduating from Rockingham Montessori School.
What age ranges do you cater for?
Our Perth Montessori School has a program to cater for all children between the age of 12 months and 18 years. To learn about each program, you can find more information here.
What other programs do you offer?
As a multi-disciplinary school catering to all ages, we have various programs such as Children’s House and the Infant & Toddler program which gives toddlers. a gentle transition into schooling. We also offer music education for our primary and adolescent programs.