Porirua Montessori Primary School

Welcome to Porirua Montessori Primary School, located at 39 Cleat Street in Whitby, Porirua. Our institution is not just a school, but a point of interest and an establishment that focuses on providing Montessori education for primary aged tamariki (children).

At Porirua Montessori, we believe in fostering independence, empathy, social justice, and a love for learning in our students. We are proud to say that Montessori children have shown stronger social, emotional, and academic outcomes compared to those who attend other schools.

One of the key aspects of our curriculum is Cosmic Education, a term coined by Maria Montessori herself. It refers to the Primary School Aged child's comprehensive study of the history of the universe. From the evolution of plants and animals to the development of civilizations, we explore various subjects such as geography, history, zoology, botany, and earth sciences. Cosmic Education focuses on love and service, bringing together the teachings and children to give them a sense of meaning and purpose while understanding the importance of every other creature's life on earth.

Maria Montessori, the Italian feminist educator and doctor, developed a teaching method that emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural development. Born in Italy in 1870, she was one of the first women to graduate from the University of Rome La Sapienza Medical School. Her interest in education grew while working with children with special needs.

At Porirua Montessori, we value each child as an individual and believe in encompassing every aspect of their development in their education. Driven by Maria Montessori's key ideas of independence, innovation, and a love of learning, our Montessori education provides a scientific method of teaching that focuses on the child. Through self-correcting and self-chosen work, children learn about themselves and cultivate a zest for learning that is priceless.

With a low teacher to child ratio, we create an environment where children can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our aim is to be the best little Montessori school in Porirua, providing personalized learning and cultivating a love for knowledge in our students.

If you're searching for the best Montessori school near you, we encourage you to consider our institution. Our ethos is to connect children to their diverse community and the world through an integrated Montessori curriculum, empower them to be change-makers capable of contributing positively to their community, and enhance their knowledge and confidence through personalized learning in a Montessori learning community.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what some of our parents have to say about us:

"My daughter has private tuition with Lisa. In the last 4 months, Lisa has taken her from not knowing how to read and write to writing short sentences and reading her age books fluently. Lisa makes it fun for a child to learn. She adapts her teaching style to suit the child. This way the child learns faster. My daughter looks forward to going to class. When I was in school I never looked forward to school! Lisa would be an absolute success in running a school. She is an organized and very efficient person. You can see the thought she puts into her processes."

"My daughter has been attending Porirua Montessori home learning for the past 2 school terms and in this time, my daughter has much more confidence in herself with her reading and writing through her improvements with Lisa."

We are proud to serve the Porirua community and acknowledge our Maori heritage, with our tribes being Te-whanau-a-apanui and Ngati Porou. Join us at Porirua Montessori Primary School and give your child the gift of a Montessori education that will shape their future.