Montessori school

We are so thankful to have found Sagewood Joondalup - we enrolled our daughter at 20 months when they were previously Joondalup Montessori and continued on when Sagewood took over the ownership.Throughout her journey she has enjoyed the challenges of learning new skills during mat time (and is often very proud of herself), arts and crafts, songs and new experiences from the incursions arranged.The educators and staff are wonderful and have always been very attentive, caring and helpful.Our big girl is now attending Kindy which thanks to everything she has learnt and experienced at Sagewood was a seamless transition.We are now very excited to start our son on his journey with Sagewood, knowing what an amazing place it is.

We've been sending our child to this school for many years since early Junior primary. Shes now in Upper Primary. We can say that this is the best decision we've made in our lives.We have seen huge improvement in our child's literacy and numeracy skills. Our child needed support early on, provided by the school's Specialist Support Teacher, as well as her class Teacher.Without the support, our child would have not developed a love of reading and would have struggled.

Our family have been part of this wonderful centre since the beginning, with the same educators and manager the entire way through. My son was one of the first, then even though we had moved further away, my daughter attended too because i couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else!They are an amazing group of people and are so invested in the families and children. The Centre is always calm, the children are happy & engaged, and both my son & daughter have been taught many wonderful Montessori skills that even their primary school teachers have commented on, including an independence that has really prepared them for primary school. We will miss being part of Sagewood.

I couldn't be happier with our experience with Sagewood Joondalup. My son has thrived over the almost 3 years he has attended. Thanks to the wonderful educators, support staff, and management, he has developed a love of learning, is socially confident and now ready to head to preschool. It is a really warm, nurturing environment, with consistency in the educators, and that stability makes all the difference. I love that it is so multicultural as well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

This is a wonderful school. My children went there for 3 years and it was magical. The teaching staff is of a high standard and there is a close community here. It broke our hearts to move our children but we did so because we just weren’t used to Hills culture. The bush walking also made us nervous but it is also something that many really love. The education itself cannot be faulted and each child is known by every teacher. My children still talk about this school with fondness. This is a special kind of education that will give your child a thirst for knowledge ever after.

My son joined this school in Feb-12 as a 3 year old. I can already see a big improvement in his interests and ability to grasp new concepts. The school practices the Montessori style of learning that I feel is a more scientific approach for kids of his age. As it is an open environment, younger kids learn from their older buddies, which also improve their confidence when moving to a primary school. They would be less likely to face bullying. Also, the Principal and other staff are very efficient. The kids learn to be self-dependent in day to day activities like getting their own glass of water, cleaning dishes after lunch, arranging the toys after playing, etc. I would recommend all parents to give their children this excellent opportunity to kick-start their life in the best possible way.

My boys love coming here. The staff are amazing, and they always enjoy there day.

As a current staff member (I now work in the office) I'm at bit biased, but I write this review as a former parent whose 2 children attended Banksia for 3 years. My daughters achievement report last year speaks for itself and perfectly reflects why we chose Banskia as a preschool for our children: H. has an impressive ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Her positive attitude towards learning is an admirable attribute to the classroom environment. She enjoys offering her views on subjects within the class and always has something valuable to contribute. H. is to be commended for her sound academic performance in mathematics and also composes interesting writing pieces. She draws on her knowledge of sounds when spelling unknown words." - So from our family: 'Thank you Banksia!'"

Blue Gum is a beautiful little school dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for the kids. Our son started in pre primary this year and is a happy and thriving little boy. We love that he can explore and learn in a way that suits his personality and preferences for learning. It’s not perfect (as others have mentioned more plan space on the grounds is much needed) but I cannot fault the teachers and the staff in their genuine care for the children. Having a child that is happy and relaxed about going to school every day is such a gift!

My son started here at 3YO. Its an amazing school with a great teacher-student ratio. He gets to mix with students older and younger, which has really helps him develop social skills. The teachers are really caring and dedicated to helping the children develop. Highly recommended.