Karate is Coming!

Karate Academy Sydney is Bringing the Amazing Little Ninjas Program to Our Kingsgrove, Peakhurst, and Chipping Norton Services – and It’s FREE for Existing Families!

We believe in nurturing the potential of young children through the empowering art of
karate. Offering a fun, safe, and engaging introduction to martial arts, the program
focuses on developing essential life skills like discipline, focus, and self-confidence,
while also enhancing motor skills, coordination, and balance.

What Your Child Will Gain:
• Enhanced Motor Skills: Improved coordination, balance, body awareness and
agility.
• Discipline and Focus: Learning to follow instructions and respect others.
• Confidence Building: Gaining a sense of accomplishment and self-belief.
• Social Skills and Respect: Learn teamwork, cooperation, empathy and respect for
their instructors and peers.
• Emotional Regulation: Learn controlled movements and breathing exercises to
manage emotions effectively.
• Safety Awareness: Experienced instructors who incorporate basic self-defence
techniques.

💥 FREE for Existing Families! 💥
New families are welcome to enrol—spots are limited, so secure your child's place today!

📍Chipping Norton: Call 9602 9117
      Email us at info@chippingnortonmontessori.com.au
      Located at 12 Balanada Ave, Chipping Norton

📍Kingsgrove: Call 9150 4152
     Email us at kingsgrove@stgeorgemontessori.com.au
     Located at 2 Beaumont St, Kingsgrove

📍Peakhurst: Call 9533 9990
     Email us at peakhurst@stgeorgemontessori.com.au
     Located at 26B Clarke St , Peakhurst

4 WEEKS FREE*

Enrol your child now at St George Montessori Kingsgrove and receive 4 WEEKS FREE*! But hurry—spots are limited! 

WHY CHOOSE ST GEORGE MONTESSORI EARLY LEARNING KINGSGROVE?

Passionate and Experienced Educators

Montessori-Inspired Curriculum

Exciting Community & Nature Activities

School Readiness Program

Inclusive & Nutritious Meals

*Terms and Conditions apply.
New enrolments only. Free care starts from the child's first day.

Hurry, offer ends 21 March 2025.

 

St George Montessori Engadine Open Day!

We are thrilled to be having our Open Day for our Engadine centre on the 28th of October from 10am -1pm!

This is an excellent opportunity to meet our friendly team, tour our beautiful centre and spend a lovely morning out with your little ones!

We also entertainment your children will adore … Skye and Marshall from Paw Patrol will be at our centre throughout the morning and would love to say hello to your little one!

Your family can also enjoy wonderful face painting and a balloon twisting performance as you experience a taste of what St George Montessori has to offer your family.

Plus a kids zoo (where your children can ride a pony) and BBQ!

Be sure to book your FREE tickets below to secure your spot.

Please note tour bookings are essential.

St George Montessori Kingsgrove Open Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are so excited to announce we will be having our Open Day for our Kingsgrove centre on the 14th of October from 10am -1pm!

This is an excellent opportunity to meet our friendly team, tour our beautiful centre and spend a fun morning out with your little ones!

We also have a little surprise for your child … Skye and Marshall from Paw Patrol will be at our centre throughout the morning and would love to say hello to your little one!

Your family can also enjoy wonderful face painting and a balloon twisting performance as you experience a taste of what St George Montessori has to offer your family.

Plus kids zoo and BBQ!

 

Spots are limited, so be sure to book your FREE tickets for centre tours below:

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Recipe of the Month!

August’s recipe of the month is guaranteed to be a warm snack your children will love as we leave the cold weather behind…. Chicken, Zucchini and Carrot Rolls!

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line two baking trays with baking paper.
  2. Place chicken, breadcrumbs, zucchini, carrot, tomato sauce, spring onion, egg and parsley in a large bowl, then season with salt and paper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spoon one-eighth of the mince mixture lengthways down the centre of one pastry half. Roll up to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry.
  4. Cut each roll into four equal pieces and place on trays, seam-side down. Cut shallow slits on top of each roll. Brush tops with egg wash.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. Cool slightly
  6. Serve sausage rolls warm with tomato sauce
  7. Enjoy!

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Peakhurst South Open Day!

We are so excited to announce we will be having our Open Day for our Peakhurst South centre on the 16th of September from 10am -1pm!

This is an excellent opportunity to meet our friendly team, tour our beautiful centre and spend a fun morning out with your little ones!

We also have a little surprise for your child … Skye and Marshall from Paw Patrol will be at our centre throughout the morning and would love to say hello to your little one!

Your family can also enjoy wonderful face painting and a balloon twisting performance as you experience a taste of what St George Montessori has to offer your family.

There will be catering provided on the morning, such as morning tea and fruit platters.

Spots are limited, so be sure to book your FREE tickets through EventBrite today!

Tickets are essential for centre tours.

Child Safe Standards Training

At St George Montessori, we understand the importance of setting our educators up for success through support and training!

That is why, this this week, our educators attended training on the Child Safe Standards, held by the amazing Craig from the Office of the Children's Guardian.

As Early Childhood Educators, we must be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to keep children safe from intentional harm.

What are the benefits of training as an Educator?

Stay tuned because we will be sharing more on our commitment to Child Safety and how we implement the Child Safe Scheme across our services!

To view photos from our Child Safe Standards training night, click here.

If you would like to see current career opportunities at St George Montessori, click here!

Annual Toy Drive!

We are so excited to announce our Annual Toy Drive for 2023 commences next week!

This year the Toy Drive will run from Monday the 14th of August to the 31st of August.

We will be partnering with Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation to provide sick children with toys during their time in hospital.

Once all the toys have been donated, we will collate the toys from the centres and send them directly to Westmead.

Throughout the month, we will be sharing stories of the children that benefit from the toys and from your generosity, so make sure you follow us on Instagram to follow the journey!

We welcome your kindness and generosity with open arms, but there are a few guidelines we need to follow when donating toys!

See below for more information.

Help us make sick children smile, and donate toys to help make a difference!

Recipe of the Month

If your child is a fussy eater, we have the ULTIMATE recipe for you to try! This recipe is fuss-free, easy to make and delicious. We guarantee anyone in your household will love it.

This month’s recipe is an exciting one – Homemade Chicken Burgers! Keep reading for the recipe.

Ingredients

+ Feel free to add whatever fillings your child enjoys in their burgers!

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, add minced chicken, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, onions, parsley, minced garlic, paprika, salt and black pepper. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients together until blended.
  2. Preheat oven to 180 ̊ and grease the tray.
  3. From the mixture into equal patties. Press down in the middle of each patty with your thumb to ensure even cooking of the chicken burgers.
  4. Cook chicken burgers on the preheated oven until the internal temperature is 75 ̊ about 10 minutes total, flipping half way through.
  5. Assemble the chicken burgers with hamburger buns and toppings of choice.
  6. Enjoy!

If you try this recipe with your family, be sure to take a photo and tag us on socials so we can see! (@stgeorgemontessori)

Optometrist Tips for Parents

Do you ever wonder about your child's eye health? We know it can be hard sometimes trying to figure out all the answers as a parent. This is why we have interviewed Gina, Founder and Optometrist at Lighthouse Optometrists and asked her all the common questions surrounding children's eye health. Keep reading to learn more!

How often should I get my child’s eyes checked?

We usually recommend  yearly reviews for kids. Children’s vision can be very demanding at school while reading, learning and playing sports. This also means that if anything is to change with their vision, it can disrupt their schoolwork.

Your child may be due for an eye test if they start complaining of their eyes getting tired, feeling irritable and sore, blinking frequently or having trouble maintaining concentration when reading.

When should my child have their first eye test?

Preferably before they start formal schooling in Kindy. There are a number of programs available that allow children in pre-school to have vision screening to detect any issues early on, but these are not as thorough as an optometrist’s eye test.

Even children as young as a few months old may require an eye test if they are having any problems with their eyes. Obviously as they are too young to communicate or know themselves of any issues, there are important signs to watch out for that can indicate issues. This includes one or both eyes turning in or out randomly, poor motor development or lack of spatial awareness. In very young babies, it can also be as simple as the baby not making eye contact when you are talking to them.

7 Tips to protect your child’s vision:

  1. Limiting screen time
  2. Spend more time outdoors
  3. Wear sunglasses
  4. Eat more vegetables/healthy diet
  5. Avoid eye rubbing
  6. Promote good eye hygiene, wash face and eyes every morning
  7. Gets eyes tested regularly

What is normal eye sight for 3 year old?

Should be able to identify people easily and pictures easily in books.

What are some foods that help improve vision?

With most eye issues you can't prevent it with certain foods. However eating more of certain foods can help keep the eye healthy and prevent certain eye diseases e.g. green leafy vegetables, omega 3 fatty acids and carrots.

Does TV affect childrens eyesight?

Yes it can especially if children sit too close to a screen and for long periods of time.

Are iPads bad for children?

They should be used in moderation, not too close to your eyes and with good room lighting on.

Blue light protection glasses help to limit the effects of devices on eyes.

If you would like to book an appointment at Lighthouse Optometrists, click here.

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