Northside Montessori Society

The Northside Montessori Society was established in 1978 by a small group of parents who wanted a high quality of education for their children.  Since then the Society has developed to become one of the largest schools of its type in Australia, offering the enrichment of Montessori education to children aged 3-12 years.

The objective of the Society is to provide an educational environment that develops in each child the self- confidence and inner security to learn independently, to build a habit of concentration, initiative and persistence, and to foster the child's curiosity and sense of order.

Northside Montessori Society is a 'company not for gain, limited by guarantee' which is managed by a Board voted from its members in accordance with its Constitution.

Upon enrolment of a child, a family is required to become a member of the Society.  Family membership enables either one or both parents to attend any meeting of the Society, and either can vote on behalf of the 'family member' at general meetings.  A 'family member' is considered to be one member and is entitled to one vote.

Membership is renewed annually and is invoiced near the end of Term 4 with the Term 1 fees for the next school year.

Northside commemorates its thirtieth anniversary in 2008.