Montessori Humanistic Explorers

Creating leaders of tomorrow

Empowering students to shape a visionary future.

The Humanistic Explorers Programme is a philosophy that shapes leaders of tomorrow, fostering a spirit of inquiry, responsibility, and a deep understanding of one's role in a global society.

Maria Montessori's profound vision for older students was to mold them into "humanistic explorers."

In her eyes, this concept transcended traditional education, instilling a passion for lifelong learning, nurturing a sense of social responsibility, and empowering students to navigate our interconnected world with compassion and purpose.

Holistic Explorers encourage students to become:

Interested in and contributing to the quality of society for themselves and for others.
Actively and fully participating in society.
Creatively expressing themselves.
Discovering and developing one's own worth and strengths.

Humanistic Explorers Programme

Our unique student leadership structure enables each child to gain experience in one of our five leadership strands to work towards Maria Montessori´s vision for everyone become a Humanistic Explorer.

The Five Strands of Humanistic Explorers:

SUSTAINABILITY
Contributing to society
Empowering students to make meaningful contributions to society through initiatives that promote sustainability.
EVENTS
Active participation
Encouraging students to actively engage in various school and community events, fostering a sense of belonging and active participation.
COMMUNICATIONS
Creative expression
Providing platforms for creative expression, allowing students to communicate their thoughts, ideas, and emotions effectively.
CARE AND WELLBEING
One's own worth and others
Focusing on the holistic well-being of students, nurturing a sense of self-worth while fostering empathy and understanding for the well-being of others.
SUPER-CURRICULAR
One's own strengths and others
Our elected Lead Explorers chair monthly meetings to listen to students views and enable them to develop their skills within each strand.

Empowering tomorrow's leaders

From Junior Explorers in Years 1-4 to Lead Explorers in Year 13, every student has a voice and a role within this empowering initiative, shaping the school community and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Junior and Senior Explorers

Years 1-4 have the opportunity to become Junior Explorers, while Years 5-12 can nominate themselves to become Senior Explorers. Each class has a representative for each of the five strands. Year 13 students have the chance to run for Lead Explorer or Deputy Lead Explorer, taking charge of one of the strands.

Student Voice Meetings

Deputy Lead Explorers lead monthly student voice meetings with Junior and Senior Explorers to explore their ideas within each strand. Regular meetings with Head and Deputy Head Explorers ensure effective communication and collaboration, with outcomes shared regularly with our dedicated staff.

Promote Participation

Each strand within the Humanistic Explorers Program provides a platform for students to be heard and actively contribute to various aspects of school life. Over time, we will meticulously track participation, ensuring that every student gets a chance to actively contribute to one of the five strands. Parents are encouraged to support their children in contemplating which strand aligns with their interests and passions.

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