Montessori 
At Lower Plenty Primary  

Montessori at Lower Plenty Primary School 

Curious minds. Strong foundations. A lifetime of learning.

At Lower Plenty Primary School, we combine a Montessori-informed approach with explicit teaching to help children become capable, confident and independent learners.

As a Victorian government primary school working with Montessori Australia, we offer a distinctive learning experience aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. Children build strong academic skills while developing the curiosity, creativity and persistence to take their learning further.

What does this look like for your child?

Hands-on learning that builds understanding

Montessori materials help children explore ideas they can see, touch and investigate before moving towards abstract thinking. Whether working with numbers, language or concepts from the wider world, students develop understanding through purposeful activity.

Focused teaching and meaningful challenge

Teachers introduce skills and concepts through carefully planned lessons, including explicit teaching and small-group instruction. They guide students’ practice, check understanding and provide support and extension. Children have opportunities to consolidate skills, tackle increasingly complex work and apply what they have learned.

Choice with purpose

Students make choices within a structured learning environment. Teachers ensure essential learning is covered while providing opportunities for children to explore interests, investigate questions and work independently. This helps students develop motivation, organisation and responsibility.

Learning together in multi-age classrooms

Our classrooms bring together children across three year levels, creating a community where students learn with and from one another.

Younger children benefit from the example of more experienced classmates. As students grow, they take on greater responsibility, strengthen their understanding by sharing their knowledge and develop leadership skills.

Multi-age learning also allows teachers to respond to students’ readiness and next steps. Children can build friendships around shared interests and experience being both a learner and a mentor.

The principles behind our approach

Independence
We teach children the skills to manage materials, organise their work and take increasing responsibility. From Prep onwards, everyday opportunities to do things for themselves build confidence and capability.

Respect
We value each child’s ideas, effort and individuality. Students learn to respect others, care for their environment and protect the concentration needed for thoughtful work.

Freedom within clear boundaries
Choice comes with responsibility. Clear expectations help children use their time purposefully, complete essential learning and make decisions that support their own progress and the learning of others.

Curiosity and exploration
We encourage children to ask questions, investigate possibilities and pursue ideas in greater depth. Teachers guide this curiosity towards meaningful learning and new challenges.

Come and see it in action

The best way to understand our approach is to experience it. Book a personalised tour to see our learning materials, meet our teachers and discover how Lower Plenty could help your child thrive.

An Education That Lasts a Lifetime.