Unfortunately, Banksia does not offer any before or after school care. Drop off time is 8.45am. Pick up time is 12.00pm, for half day students and 3.00pm, for full day students.

The teaching staff prepare all Pre-Primary students for mainstream (traditional) Year 1 education, whilst maintaining the Montessori principles and work cycles in that year.

Similar to other schools in WA, Banksia can only process interests in enrolment once an application and application fee are received. In the event that our classroom is at capacity, you will be placed on our waiting list and contacted when an opening becomes available.

The School offers flexible payments, Please contact our Finance Officer on 08 9275 5997 to discuss any fee payment arrangements.

Yes, we provide transition support to help students settle confidently into their new learning environment.

While we provide a warm, caring and nurturing environment, we are a Montessori educational setting. Our program follows the Montessori philosophy, offering a structured, hands-on curriculum that fosters independence, concentration and a love of learning. Unlike a childcare centre, our focus is on purposeful learning within a carefully prepared Montessori environment. For our Pre-Kindy and Kindy children, the program includes shorter school days designed to support their developmental needs. This ensures they have adequate rest and are able to remain focused, engaged and receptive to learning.

We work closely with families and external specialists, including psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists, to support children with additional needs. When required, we collaborate with these professionals to ensure consistent strategies are implemented within the classroom. Our goal is to provide an inclusive Montessori environment where each child is supported to reach their full potential.

Yes, Italian is taught as part of our curriculum, enriching the children’s cultural awareness and language development.

Yes, we warmly welcome children for whom English as an additional language. Our Montessori environment is naturally supportive of language development, as children learn through hands-on materials, visual cues and interaction within mixed-age classrooms. We are a multicultural school community and have successfully supported many children from diverse cultural backgrounds in developing confidence and proficiency in English.

Yes, we accept applications from children who do not yet speak English. Our school is a multicultural community, and we have had great success supporting children from diverse cultural backgrounds in developing their English skills. The Montessori environment, with its hands-on materials and collaborative learning, naturally encourages language development and confidence.