“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth” – Maria Montessori
The new Montessori Children’s House in Brunswick is about to open its doors to pre-school children in northern suburbs of Melbourne. Based on the pedagogy of Maria Montessori, the Children’s House includes ‘natural out door learning space’ which allows the children the opportunity to explore their natural world.
Digging in the mud will be central to their curriculum!
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]Tending to the garden.G.J. Gardner Homes Melbourne has assisted the Children’s House by covering the cost of 135 trees and plants for their school grounds. Landscape Architect Katherine Rekaris and Anne Miles, (Vice President of the Committee of Management) chose hardy indigenous species that will (in time) provide plenty of shade for the children (and no doubt allow for some essential tree climbing).
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Fifteen Trees has been working with Ross Morley (General Manager) of G. J. Gardner Homes for the past year to help the home construction company become more involved with the local community and environment. Last year, 4,000 trees were planted across Tasmania and Victoria due to their involvement.
It is with great pleasure to announce that the partnership continues into 2014 and G. J. Gardner have committed to fund the planting of another 5355 trees. A big company with a big heart.
Slainte – Colleen
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For every handcrafted piece of furniture sold, Goode Eco Design in Bendigo, VIC is planting a native tree in their own district, helping to restore the very landscapes that inspire their work.
‘Thank you so much for supporting the students at Dodges Ferry in revegetating the environment around their school. This project would not be possible without your support’. Dodges Ferry PS.
‘We are very grateful for the financial support provided this year. It has assisted us with planting native trees in a very cold windswept area that was calling out for plants. These trees will make life much more pleasant for wildlife and humans too – thank you’. Land Conservatory, TAS.
