It is with great excitement that we are accepting enrolments in the St Catherines’ Montessori Home Education Support Program for Term 2, 2024. About this Home Education Support Program. The St Catherines’ Montessori Home Education Support Program is aimed at supporting homeschooled Montessori children and their families in their pursuit of child-led and student-centric education. Working closely with parents, the program follows the philosophy of Dr Maria Montessori and supports Montessori Home Education families fulfil the educational requirements of Education Queensland’s Home Education Guidelines. While we are hosted within the hall of the St Catherine's Anglican Ministry at Middle Park, there is no religious education component to our program. Families of all cultural and educational backgrounds and abilities, including First Nations Peoples, are encouraged to attend, joining the St Catherines’ Montessori community in celebrating diversity, inclusion, equality and cultural identity. An understanding of Montessori education is not essential, however, a willingness to learn and embrace the values embedded in the philosophy is expected. The Home Education Support Program is presented under the direction of Ms Andrea Garwell (Master of Ed, Montessori Guide & Senior Experienced Registered Teacher), and supported by a small team of passionate staff. The program runs in alignment with the dates of Education Queensland’s school terms. Students are invited to attend Monday to Friday 9am-3pm, with supervised play from 8am and afternoon activities and care will be available until 5pm. During their day, students will have the opportunity to access Montessori materials and lessons (delivered by a Montessori Guide), practice lessons already presented or choose to undertake independent or group work in order to explore and extend their knowledge, skills and abilities across all areas of the Curriculum. They will also have the opportunity to extend their learning by embarking on Goings Out, participating in outdoor education (including Forest School), engaging in practical life experiences (such as baking and cooking community lunches), and planning and managing micro-economies and market stalls. The students will also have the opportunity to give back to the community through service opportunities. A report outline will be generated at the end of term 2 & 4, reflecting the educational journey the students have embarked on during their time in the program which parents can then add to and submit to the Home Education Unit. Should you have any questions regarding the St Catherines’ Montessori Home Education Support Program, or wish to submit an expression of interest for the inclusion of your child in this exciting opportunity, please Enrol Now by clicking on the link, or following the menu at the top of the page to Enrolment. Should you have any questions, head to our FAQ page, and if your question isn't answered, don't hesitate to be in touch via the Let's Chat! button at the bottom of the screen! We look forward to sharing your child's educational journey and supporting your family while embarking on Home Education.