Montessori education provides children an environment where they
can develop their full potential as human beings. In an atmosphere of
respect for the child's innate qualities the child is guided by adults
with a knowledge of the stages of childhood development and the
needs and tendencies common to all children.

The guided freedom in the Montessori classroom allows each child
to choose appropriate and interesting activities that develop their
mental, physical, social and spiritual attributes as an integrated whole.

THE SOCIETY

The Montessori Society of Western Australia is an umbrella
organisation which assists those interested in Montessori theory
and practice and supports Western Australian Montessori schools
and playgroups at local and national levels.

The society performs a number of roles:
• it provides advice and contacts about Montessori schools
and playgroups in W.A.
• it offers contacts and information to schools and playgroups
needing resources.
• it coordinates events in Western Australia which promote
and publicises Montessori education in the community.
• and it acts as a forum for discussion, ideas, and the
transfer of information.

It is not involved in the control or administration of any school;
it is not an accrediting authority.