Reconciliation Week 2023 – Be the Voice for Generations

Using Adam Goodes’ book, Somebody’s Land, as a foundation for truth telling, together we had a yarn about whose land we are on. Through this, children understood the true meaning behind the acknowledgment of country they say each day. The colour yellow which we wore this week represents the sun, the giver of life. In simple terms children were explained that the sun gives life to trees and trees in turn give us oxygen which helps humans and animals live. Hence, we are all connected. Children sat in the warmth of the sun, feeling the cool grass and dirt with... read more

Oh what a night! Thanks to the amazing Hills Montessori Team and to all our wonderful families who supported us and voted. Hills Montessori Preschool won the 2023 Sydney Hills Local Business Award - Outstanding Early Childhood Centre. read more

The children and outdoor learning educators recycled voting booths from the recent election to create a beautiful Easter photo booth experience for the children and staff to enjoy in the final week of Term 1. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the final week of term and thankfully the weather held out on most days to allow the children to enjoy this display with their friends. read more

There has been an increasing demand and interest for tasting the summer harvest from our lovely outdoor area. So far, the children have tasted, peaches, apples, mint, salt bush and native currents from our edible garden and we were also able to harvest bananas in the last week of Term 1. Children have been sharing a lot of knowledge and interest in tasting and using language to communicate the sensory aspect of the various tastes they have been exploring. Before we sat down to make the salad we said the acknowledgement of country together, appreciating that we are planting and... read more

We are excited to announce that Hills Montessori has been nominated as a finalist in the Sydney Hills Local Business Awards in the Early Childhood Centre category. A huge thank you to all our families and community that have supported the school and voted for us. read more

Hills Montessori celebrated Harmony Day at school this week on 21st & 24th March, students, staff and families were all invited to get involved. Harmony Day is a celebration of diversity, multiculturism, inclusion, belonging and respect for all members of our community. Children and staff were invited to wear clothing that represents their heritage or orange as this colour symbolises communication and the encouragement of respect. We also had a variety of cooking, language and musical experiences throughout the classrooms and the children enjoyed a variety of creative options during the event. read more

Please join us for our upcoming Parent/Toddler Open Classroom on Tuesday 23rd August 2022 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. On the day you can explore the classroom and speak to our staff who will be able to answer any questions you may have about our Parent/Toddler Program. You will need to book into this event the link to do this can be found on the Contact and School Tours tabs of our website. read more

We are excited to announce that we are transitioning to Storypark Manage to help become a more sustainable school. Storypark Manage will be connected to our families existing Storypark for Families app. Throughout term 2 each classroom will move onto the Storypark Manage system and families will now be able to sign their children in and out of the school each day electronically via the iPads at the entrance gates and make casual before and/or after session care bookings within the system. read more

Hills Montessori featured in a recent article in the 29th April edition of the Hills Shire Times - "Best performing Hills Shire childcare centres and preschool". To read the article click here read more

Hills Montessori celebrated Harmony Day at school this week on 22nd & 25th March, students, staff and families were all invited to get involved. Harmony Day is a celebration of diversity, multiculturism, inclusion, belonging and respect for all members of our community. Children and staff were invited to wear clothing that represents their heritage or orange as this colour symbolises communication and the encouragement of respect. We also had a variety of cooking experiences throughout the classrooms and the children enjoyed a variety of creative options during the event. read more

Please join us for our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 2nd April 2022 from 9am to 12pm. On the day you can explore the classrooms, speak to the educators and parents of current children. This year you will need to book into a session for Open Day and the link to do this can be found on the Contact page of our website. At Hills Montessori we create life-long learners by providing guidance and an environment that encourages children to be self-motivated, independent, and resilient. We recognise that every child is unique and help each child learn and develop at... read more

Hills Montessori celebrated Book Week at school this week from 21st - 25th June, students and staff dressed up as characters from their favourite books. We had where’s Wally, the rainbow snake, thing 1 and thing 2, little Miss Whoops, and giraffes can’t dance. Thanks to everyone for your participation. We managed to raise over $140 to go towards buying books for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. read more

The kindergarten class had a visit from Officers from the Castle Hill Fire Station on 3rd June. The class learnt about fire safety, and enjoyed the opportunity to use the firehose and take a look inside a fire engine. read more

A HUGE thank you to Saumya for organising and the ladies from Bunnings Dural, Castle Hill and Rouse Hill for supplying and installing our new frog pond. I am sure the children will be waiting and watching everyday for some frogs to come and live in this beautiful pond. read more

On Friday 5th March, Kindergarten held their annual High Tea for their parents. They were involved in the whole process from baking the scones and muffins to inviting their parent in and serving them. There is a great deal of social grace and courtesy lessons that they learn from inviting someone in, showing them to their seat, ensuring they have a drink and something to eat and then asking if they would like anymore. The afternoon was enjoyed by all, ending with the children showing their parent around the classroom. read more

In March this year the school enjoyed participating in the Hatching Chicks program. This program provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about the life cycle of chickens from a fertilised egg to a hatchling. The program also provides information about the stages of growth that a chick goes through to become an adult bird, as well as how to manage and care for a healthy and happy chicken. The children were fascinated to watch the chickens hatch from their eggs and start to grow throughout the first week and then during the second week of their visit were able to... read more

Hills Montessori is pleased to be recognised as a Sun Smart Preschool read more

Please join us for our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 13th March 2021 from 9am to 12pm. On the day you can explore the class rooms, speak to the educators and parents of current children. This year you will need to book into a session for Open Day and the link to do this can be found on the Contact page of our website. At Hills Montessori we create life-long learners by providing guidance and an environment that encourages children to be self-motivated, independent, and resilient. We recognise that every child is unique and help each child learn and develop... read more

Our Wildlife Garden has really taken shape over the past few months, and after some much needed rain over the summer it is looking amazing and ready for a new school year. With thanks to Bunnings Dural for their donation of plants to put in our wildlife garden and to Katherine from Hawkesbury Land Care Network who came in to help the children plant. read more

Hills Montessori Pre-school invites you to join our Classroom Tours On Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 or Wednesday, 4th November 2020 between 4.30pm and 5.30pm For Further Details click Here read more

Over the past few months the staff and children have worked on both building and decorating our new cubby house. The children have really loved being involved in the process and they are now enjoying spending time in this new addition to our school’s playground. read more

Please join us for our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 14th March 2020 from 9am to 12pm. On the day you can explore the class rooms, speak to the educators and parents of current children. At Hills Montessori we create life-long learners by providing guidance and an environment that encourages children to be self-motivated, independent, and resilient. We recognise that every child is unique and help each child learn and develop at their own pace, through their own experience, and by following their interests. Most importantly, we help a child discover who they are and nurture what they love to... read more

On Thursday 20th February, Kindergarten held their annual High Tea for their parents. They were involved in the whole process from baking the scones and muffins to inviting their parent in and serving them. There is a great deal of social grace and courtesy lessons that they learn from inviting someone in, showing them to their seat, ensuring they have a drink and something to eat and then asking if they would like anymore. The afternoon was enjoyed by all, ending with the children showing their parent around the classroom.   read more