The Board of Trustees

A volunteer group of parents, keen to extend the benefits of a Montessori education into their children’s primary years, first met in April 2007 and formed the Mahurangi Montessori Primary Trust (a charitable trust) in September of that same year.  Its aim was to establish a Montessori class in a State Primary school which would allow access to the school facilities and to be part of the wider community. 

Our Trustees

Rachel Dawson

Chairperson

 

I am a mother of two girls who have been Montessori educated since age three. Over the past three years our family has discovered the magic of Montessori and the long term benefits associated with the philosophy. It is an extremely rewarding experience being part of the trust and achieving our goal of having a montessori primary class in Matakana.

Lianne Maric

Secretary

 

I came to know Montessori through my children's preschool when we moved to the Matakana area 4 years ago. Having watched two of my three children flourish in the environment, I committed myself to assisting in the establishment of a Montessori class within our local primary school. To see the class now operating, the students enjoying their new environment and the class integrated within the school is a truly wonderful achievement.

Vicky Baldwin

Treasurer

Faye Gerrard

Trustee

 

Both of my children are involved in Montessori at a preschool and primary level and are confident, happy and thriving in their environment. The great thing I have found with Montessori is that it teaches them a level of independence and self-motivation from a very young age which will give them a head start in whatever path they choose for their lives. My husband and I feel very fortunate to be able to offer this learning experience to our children.

Leeanne Robertson

Trustee

We were led to Montessori through the wonderful learning experiences our son had with his Montessori preschool teacher. We were very excited to hear a group of dedicated parents were establishing a Montessori unit at Matakana Primary. We feel very fortunate to have such a wonderful choice of education and we are delighted to be involved in its continuing success. To see our son and the wider Montessori class flourishing is truly a great thing to watch.

Karen Grice

Communications Manager

 

My two boys are Montessori educated, one at preschool and the other at primary level. We couldn't be happier to have our son in the Montessori Unit at Matakana school. I love that my children are allowed to work independently, according to their own levels and have individually fostered a real love of learning. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this amazing process and are excited to see the continuing success of the class.