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Melbourne Montessori College has won national recognition once more – this time we’ve been named one of Australia’s most ‘innovative schools’ of 2024. Each year, The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools awards recognise a handful of...

When she’s not welcoming students and families at MMC, Madison brings her positivity and passion for community to her role as Receptionist/Admin at the Brighton Campus. Full Name:Madison Beryl Crisp Position:  Receptionist/Admin at Brighton Campus How...

How international baccalaureate preparation builds future-ready skills Recognised across the world, the IB is a rich and rigorous programme that encourages curiosity, deeper learning, critical thinking and independence – the core values of a Montessori...

Not quite sure what the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) involves? We’ve collected some facts and addressed some common IB myths. Students in their final two years at Melbourne Montessori College (MMC) can choose to...

The bespoke VCE (VM) program at MMC empowers students to explore areas that interest them, discover their strengths, build life skills and plan their future beyond school.   Since graduating from Melbourne Montessori College in...

When she isn’t teaching Art and English, Laura Bonne might be found samba dancing, painting and drawing, or enjoying a coffee with friends and family. Full Name: Laura Bonne Position:  Cycle 4 Advisor, Art and...

How can you help your child give up on the pursuit of perfection? Setting goals and trying their best can help young people find success and happiness, but striving for unrealistic goals and unattainable standards,...

A Chess Victoria Zonal Interschool tournament was held on Tuesday, 18 June and MMC ranked 5th amongst the 14 schools that took part, based on the top four students from each school. A total of around...

Greg Downer has been an integral part of Melbourne Montessori College since 2006, starting as a parent and transitioning into his current role as a Cycle 2 Assistant. With an interesting background in print media...

Melbourne Montessori College Principal, Daniel Thomas, has been named as one of Australia’s ‘Most Influential Educators’ for 2024. The Most Influential Educator list is compiled by the country’s leading educational publication, The Educator, and recognises...

Lynda Court’s four children were part of MMC during the 1980s – now her grandchildren are following in those footsteps. When Lynda Court was considering which school would be best for her children, she visited...

We are thrilled to let you know that Melbourne Montessori College has been shortlisted for the Primary School of the Year – Non-government award at this year’s Australian Education Awards. Each year, the award recognises...

Primary school teacher, Lisa Stern, is very clear about her mission each day at Melbourne Montessori College. “I want to make sure children can find where they fit in so they can be independent, be...

Deb McGee, MMC’s School Nurse, brings over 30 years of nursing experience. Now in her second year at MMC, Deb finds joy in the warm environment, especially interacting with students. Read on to discover more…...

MMC Foundation Gift Giving Appeal 2023 – we raised $30,021! Thank you to our generous donors. Thank you to the many members of our school community and to our alumni who donated to the MMC...

Meet Neil Diskin-Holdaway, an inspiring educator at Melbourne Montessori College, where he teaches Humanities, Business Management, and Theory of Knowledge. Since 2023, Neil has brought his passion for Montessori principles to the classroom, cherishing the...

The Highlights   A strong belief by parents that Melbourne Montessori College teachers know and care about their children, students believing MMC is a safe place to learn, positive relationships between staff and students and...

Many of you will already know Melinda Kan, but here you can learn a few new things about what inspires her. Full Name: Melinda Kan New Position: This year I have been honoured to be...

Online courses,  conferences and workshops There are a range of Montessori-focused courses, conferences and workshops suitable for parents and staff who want to strengthen their understanding of Montessori principles. Click to read the latest: Montessori Australia...

We delve a little deeper into the life of Julian Ashton, Senior School teacher at Brighton Campus, and discover a passion for authentic Japanese ramen and wrestling! Full Name: Julian Ashton Current Position: I’m currently...