2015 Montessori Events
The Montessori Australia Foundation’s event program for 2015 is designed
to meet the needs of Montessori educators, carers and parents supporting
human development at every stage of life, as well as Montessori school
principals, business managers and administrators, and Montessori centre
owners, managers and operators.
Our program reflects the feedback and suggestions from past participants
and MAF subscribers and incorporates an impressive range of topics and
presenters. We invite you and your learning community to support this
significant Montessori professional development initiative.
We continue to provide opportunities for updates, in depth learning in
specific areas, collaborative learning from presenters and peers, as well as
increasing parent knowledge in both small and large settings.
The scope and reach of our events program for 2015 is unprecedented and
we look forward to meeting friends old and new around Australia, as we
continue to co-create our vibrant and supportive learning community.
For further details and bookings, please visit us online at: montessori.org.au and
like us on Facebook at: facebook.com/montessoriaustralia for regular updates.
See you in 2015!
CONSULTATION FORUMS
In March 2015, in five capital cities, Consultation Forums will continue to focus on consultation with schools and centres to
seek your advice and views on what you would like from your national body. We will focus on the key issues affecting schools
and centres, as well as provide a brief update on our strategic direction and operational initiatives. Dinner will follow so that
you can take the opportunity to network with your colleagues.
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PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
The 2015 Professional Workshop Series will span a wide range of topics, including early
childhood, art, maths, language and special needs.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKSHOP
February-March 2015, Capital Cities
The theme of this year’s ECEC workshop is NQS, EYLF and Montessori – Putting it all
together, and it will visit each capital city. Christine Harrison, Barbara Langford and
Montessori 0-3 educators local to each State will guide you through an exploration
of topics such as Assessment and Ratings, Montessori and best practice ECEC, and
Montessori for babies and toddlers.
WRITTEN LANGUAGE: THE PREPARATION, PROCESS AND
PRODUCT – MS J MCKEEVER
March 2015, Canberra, Sydney and Perth
In this day-and-a-half workshop we will explore some of the elements of good written
work in the 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 classrooms. We want to guide our students in technical
and creative expression – to help them to produce work that is pleasing to the mind and
pleasing to the eye.
Ms J. McKeever is the Director of Elementary Training at Montessori Institute of Atlanta,
and former Co-Director at Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, and has spent almost twenty
years in Montessori Primary classrooms.
SUPPORTING THE DYSLEXIC CHILD IN MONTESSORI
– ALISON AWES
May 2015, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth
This workshop will cover characteristics of dyslexia, recommendations of leading
authorities, and how to support the dyslexic child in a Children’s House and then through
Cosmic Education.
BOOKMAKING – ALISON AWES
24 May 2015, Sydney
This workshop will focus upon many hands-on activities to enhance artistic expression in
your classroom with children or help you make materials for your primary or elementary
environment. Included in the day’s activities will be instruction on making accordion
books, necklace books, and hinged books.
Alison Awes is the director of elementary training at the Montessori Training Center of
Minnesota and has taught in both 6-9 and 9-12 classrooms. Alison is also an AMI examiner.
MATHS IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3! – AMY KIRKHAM
August and September 2015, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide
Amy Kirkham invites you to discover how the mathematical mind is supported in the 3-6
prepared environment. Come and delight in maths concepts that are engaging and
wonderfully easy to understand!
Amy Kirkham is the Director of 3-6 Training at the Melbourne ACMS Training Centre and
has more than 20 years’ experience as an early childhood educator.
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3 Myoora Road Terrey Hills NSW 2084 Australia T 61 2 9986 2282 F 61 2 9986 2281 [email protected] montessori.org.au
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CONFERENCES
We will be offering a range of conferences to meet the needs of our entire sector.
Featuring international and national speakers, great venues, sponsors and exhibitors,
food and drink, colleagues and friends, we will have all the ingredients for professional
renewal and informative and thought provoking content.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CONFERENCE
20-22 March 2015, Adelaide
This year’s ECEC Conference theme is Sense and Sensitivities. The conference will
incorporate an exploration of the importance of the senses in the development of young
children, and offer opportunities to explore our own five senses. Other activities for
attendees will include yoga on the beach, massage, a visit to the food markets with a
nutritionist and, of course, wine and cheese tasting.
WHOLE SCHOOL REFRESHER
5-6 June 2015, Sydney
At this year’s Whole School Refresher, we will be joined by a team of outstanding
Montessorians from around the world. As well as the in-depth focus offered by workshops
for each age level (0-3, 3-6, 6-12, Adolescent), the conference will open with a plenary
session. With a focus upon the Montessori approach to the Cultural Enrichment of
Language, each presenter will give a short keynote address, creating an overview of the
topic from birth to age 18. Presenters include Sharlyn Smith (0-3), Madlena Ulrich (3-6),
Carla Foster (6-12) and David Kahn (12-18).
BUSINESS MANAGERS FORUM
9 September 2015, Sydney
The Business Managers Forum will feature four guest speakers covering a range of
topics relevant to financial management, leadership and emerging issues for Montessori
Independent Schools Australia. The forum is suited to principals, business managers,
administrative staff and board members.
MONTESSORI AGED SUPPORT SERVICES CONFERENCE
10-11 November 2015, Sydney
The theme of the 2015 Montessori Aged Support Conference is, “We are Talking About
a Revolution!” Montessori methods are changing the face of aged and dementia care.
Montessori is now taking a stand as one of the proven models that delivers true personcentred care. The Montessori Aged Support Conference is held annually in Sydney
featuring leading international and national speakers.
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RETREATS
For more in depth reflection and networking, 2015 offers a range of retreat locations and
topics. Hawaii for Heads of Schools, Sunshine Coast for our adolescent facilitators, and
Thailand for outreach programs will provide sun, warmth and fellowship and a chance
to enrich theory and practice.
MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOL FORUM
1-2 May 2015, Melbourne
Administrators and teachers from Montessori pubic schools around Australia will come
together to share the successes and challenges of implementing Montessori in the
public sector.
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI ADMINISTRATORS RETREAT
22-24 July 2015, Honolulu
The 2015 Heads of Schools Retreat is being offered in partnership with the Montessori
Administrators Association. With a focus upon the global challenges of leadership, this
retreat will provide a unique opportunity to network and learn from Montessori school
leaders from the United States, Australia and around the world. The program will feature
two renowned international leadership and motivational speakers and will be held in the
Rainbow Suite at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Hawaii with stunning views to
the lagoon and beach. All the ingredients to be refreshed, inspired and reinvigorated.
EDUCATEURS SANS FRONTIERES – FOURTH ASSEMBLY
2-16 August 2015, Thailand
The theme of the Fourth Assembly is, Montessori Education for Social Change: Sustainable
Initiatives – Innovative Solutions. AMI is bringing together a group of people with vast
and varied experiences in helping children to flourish in all kinds of communities by
applying Montessori principles. You are invited to come and learn from and reflect with
those who have trodden similar paths, immerse yourself in thought and discussion, and
take time out so that ideas can start to crystallise and new paths emerge.
MEETING IN THE MIDDLE
4-6 September 2015, Sunshine Coast
The 2015 Adolescent Program Forum provides an opportunity to those working in (or
working seriously towards) Montessori Adolescent Programs across the region to come
together. You are invited to explore the underlying structures and working processes
that support our work with young adolescents in Montessori middle years programs.
Facilitated sessions will include short question-raising presentations from participants, and
expand to group discussions.
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PARENT TALKS
We are excited to have Dr Steve Hughes return to Australia in 2015, following an
extremely popular and well-received tour of our capital cities in 2014. Dr Hughes will
give two talks in this year’s tour.
LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING: MONTESSORI IN THE
PRIMARY (6-12) YEARS
10 September 2015, Brisbane and 14 September 2015, Canberra
Want to know how Montessori primary supports your child in discovering his or her
unique identity and place in the world? In this engaging talk, Dr Hughes will describe
how Montessori in the primary years supports the academic, cognitive, social, emotional,
and moral development of your child as he or she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime:
to discover “life, the universe and everything”.
IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT ME: VALUES, MORALITY, AND SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE MONTESSORI ADOLESCENT COMMUNITY
9 September 2015, Sydney
15 September 2015, Beechworth
16 September 2015, Melbourne
Your child’s Montessori journey doesn’t have to finish with the end of the Primary Years.
In fact, there is so much more that Montessori can offer the young adolescent! Dr Hughes
will explain how the Montessori prepared environment for the Adolescent supports the
development of true confidence borne of having made a contribution to the social group,
an understanding of who they are, what they can do and a preparation for taking on the
bigger challenges which await this next generation.
FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA
AMI ORIENTATION TO ADOLESCENT STUDIES
28 December 2015 – 29 January 2016, Sunshine Coast
For the first time in Australia, we are proud to support the
presentation of the AMI Montessori Orientation to Adolescent
Studies. This course offers an overview of Montessori’s
approach to adolescents within the framework of human
development. By exploring Montessori theory in depth for
this age group, the participants will come to understand the
contribution of the third plane as crucial to the development
of the individual and will be significantly prepared to aid
development during this important time of life. The course will
be delivered by NAMTA faculty members with support from
senior Australian Adolescent practitioner advisors.
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3 Myoora Road Terrey Hills NSW 2084 Australia T 61 2 9986 2282 F 61 2 9986 2281 [email protected] montessori.org.au
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EVENT SCHEDULE
DATE/TIME
CITY
EVENT
PRICE
SUBSCRIBER
NON
SUBSCRIBER
MONTESSORI ECEC WORKSHOP– NSW/ACT
$180
$240
BRISBANE
MONTESSORI ECEC WORKSHOP – QLD
$180
$240
ADELAIDE
MONTESSORI ECEC WORKSHOP – SA
$180
$240
MELBOURNE
MONTESSORI ECEC WORKSHOP – VIC
$180
$240
PERTH
MONTESSORI CONSULTATION FORUM – WA
Includes: Dinner
$120
$150
PERTH
MONTESSORI ECEC WORKSHOP – WA
$180
$240
MONTESSORI CONSULTATION FORUM – QLD
Includes: Dinner
$120
$150
MONTESSORI CONSULTATION FORUM – NSW/ACT
Includes: Dinner
$120
$150
MELBOURNE
MONTESSORI CONSULTATION FORUM – VIC
Includes: Dinner
$120
$150
ADELAIDE
MONTESSORI CONSULTATION FORUM – SA
Includes: Dinner
$120
$150
CANBERRA
WORKSHOP: J MCKEEVER – ACT
Written Language: The Preparation, Process and Product
$280
$350
SYDNEY
WORKSHOP: J MCKEEVER – NSW
Written Language: The Preparation, Process and Product
$280
$350
PERTH
WORKSHOP: J MCKEEVER – WA
Written Language: The Preparation, Process and Product
$280
$350
Tuesday
24 February 2015
SYDNEY
9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
26 February 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday
28 February 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
3 March 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
5 March 2015
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
7 March 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Monday
BRISBANE
9 March 2015
5.00pm - 10.00pm
Tuesday
SYDNEY
10 March 2015
5.00pm - 10.00pm
Wednesday
11 March 2015
5.00pm - 10.00pm
Thursday
12 March 2015
5.00pm - 10.00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
& Thursday
10 - 12 March 2015
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday
14 March 2015
9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
15 March 2015
9:00am - 12:00pm
Monday, Tuesday
& Wednesday
16 - 18 March 2015
4:00pm – 7:00pm
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3 Myoora Road Terrey Hills NSW 2084 Australia T 61 2 9986 2282 F 61 2 9986 2281 [email protected] montessori.org.au
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EVENT SCHEDULE
DATE/TIME
CITY
PRICE
SUBSCRIBER
NON
SUBSCRIBER
Conference Reception Friday, 20 March from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 Day Conference Saturday and Sunday
$440
$550
MELBOURNE
MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOL FORUM
$160
$200
MELBOURNE
WORKSHOP: ALISON AWES – VIC
Supporting the Dyslexic Child in Montessori
$180
$240
SYDNEY
WORKSHOP: ALISON AWES – NSW
Supporting the Dyslexic Child in Montessori
$180
$240
SYDNEY
WORKSHOP: ALISON AWES – NSW
Bookmaking
$180
$240
PERTH
WORKSHOP: ALISON AWES – WA
Supporting the Dyslexic Child in Montessori
$180
$240
$560
$700
Friday, Saturday,
Sunday
20 - 22 March 2015
EVENT
ADELAIDE
MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
AND CARE CONFERENCE – Sense and Sensitivities
Friday & Saturday
1 - 2 May 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday
20 - 21 May 2015
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
23 May 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday
24 May 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
26 - 27 May 2015
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday & Saturday
5 - 6 June 2015
SYDNEY
9:00am - 5:00pm
MONTESSORI WHOLE SCHOOL REFRESHER
2 Day Refresher Workshops including Refresher Reception
Wednesday - Friday
22 - 24 July 2015
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI ADMINISTRATORS RETREAT
HONOLULU
Combined MAF and MAA Event
US$600
US$600
2 - 16 August 2015
THAILAND
Friday
14 August 2015
1:00pm - 4:30pm
ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONALE
Fourth Educateurs sans Frontieres Assembly, for further information go to www.amiesf.org
MELBOURNE
WORKSHOP: AMY KIRKHAM – VIC
Maths is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
BRISBANE
WORKSHOP: AMY KIRKHAM – QLD
Maths is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Saturday
15 August 2015
$180
$240
$180
$240
9:30am - 11:30am
Saturday
22 August 2015
9:30am - 4:00pm
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3 Myoora Road Terrey Hills NSW 2084 Australia T 61 2 9986 2282 F 61 2 9986 2281 [email protected] montessori.org.au
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EVENT SCHEDULE
DATE/TIME
CITY
Friday
4 September 2015
12:30pm - 6:00pm
EVENT
PRICE
SUBSCRIBER
NON
SUBSCRIBER
$275
$275
SUNSHINE
COAST
MEETING IN THE MIDDLE
Adolescent Program Forum – Sharing Ideas and Practice
ADELAIDE
WORKSHOP: AMY KIRKHAM – SA
Maths is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
$180
$240
SYDNEY
MONTESSORI BUSINESS MANAGERS FORUM
$260
$325
SYDNEY
PARENT TALK: STEVE HUGHES – NSW
Impossible without Me: Values, Morality, and Social Development
in the Montessori Adolescent Community
$20
$25
BRISBANE
PARENT TALK: STEVE HUGHES – QLD
Life, the Universe and Everything: Montessori in the Primary
(6-12) Years
$20
$25
CANBERRA
PARENT TALK: STEVE HUGHES – ACT
Life, the Universe and Everything: Montessori in the Primary
(6-12) Years
$20
$25
BEECHWORTH
PARENT TALK: STEVE HUGHES – VIC
Impossible without Me: Values, Morality, and Social Development
in the Montessori Adolescent Community
$20
$25
MELBOURNE
PARENT TALK: STEVE HUGHES – VIC
Impossible without Me: Values, Morality, and Social Development
in the Montessori Adolescent Community
$20
$25
MONTESSORI AGED SUPPORT SERVICES CONFERENCE
EARLY BIRD
THEN
Saturday
5 September 2015
9:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday
6 September 2015
9:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday
5 September 2015
9:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday
9 September 2015
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9 September 2015
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
10 September 2015
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
14 September 2015
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
15 September 2015
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
16 September 2015
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
10 - 11 November 2015
SYDNEY
We Are Talking About a Revolution
9:00am - 5:00pm
28 December 2015
to 29 January 2016
SUNSHINE
COAST
$660
(ends 30.04.15)
$715
THE AMI MONTESSORI ORIENTATION TO ADOLESCENT STUDIES
Application available 1 January 2015 online at www.montessori-namta.org
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