Montessori
Feeder Preschools to MPS
Children join our Cycle 2 Montessori program (ages 6-9 / Years 1-3) from one of our associated preschools.
We are proud to be connected with numerous preschools that offer authentic
Cycle 1 Children’s House programs (ages 3-6 / kinder to prep).
If you would like to inquire further about learning the Montessori way at MPS, please contact your closest Montessori Preschool / Kindergarten (see below) or send your inquiry to our Montessori Co-ordinator.
Mitcham Primary School would also like to invite interested families to our Montessori Information Sessions.
Get in Touch
294 Mitcham Road, Mitcham, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3132
mitcham.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au | (03) 9873 1551
Montessori Feeder Centres to the Mitcham Primary Cycle 2 program
Montessori feeder centres play a crucial role in the seamless transition and continued success of students as they progress into the Cycle 2 program. These centres, which typically offer the Cycle 1 (Children’s House) experience, provide young learners with a strong foundation in Montessori principles. By engaging in a prepared environment that nurtures independence, concentration, and a love for learning, children develop the essential skills needed for their academic and social growth.
When students advance to Cycle 2, they bring with them a deep familiarity with Montessori methods, which allows them to thrive in an environment that builds upon their prior knowledge. This continuity ensures that the child’s learning journey remains cohesive and uninterrupted, fostering a smooth transition that supports their intellectual and emotional development. The consistency between the Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 environments helps children to feel secure and confident, allowing them to fully embrace the more complex concepts introduced in Cycle 2.
In essence, Montessori feeder centres are integral to ensuring that students enter Cycle 2 with the tools, mindset, and readiness to excel, setting the stage for continued academic success and personal growth.
Please feel free to contact the Montessori feeder preschools directly to inquire about availability in their 3-6 programs.
Enrolment at Mitcham Primary School
It is a prerequisite to complete a 3-year Cycle One program to gain entry to the Cycle Two program at Mitcham Primary School.
Please contact Mitcham Primary School by telephone (03) 9873 1551.
Please email our Montessori Co-ordinator to inquire further about transition from the Kinder to the Primary environments.