The Montessori Commitment is between PPMET (our Trust) and our whanau. We know that in order to have a thriving Montessori community it takes a village. We cannot offer our programme without the help of our wonderful families and their commitment to Montessori education. We find it helpful to state upfront what this commitment looks like so we are all on the same page.

Community Commitment:

I am committed to being an active member of the Montessori community and continuing to learn about what it means to hold these values within the Montessori Unit @ Berhampore.

is where children discover the joy in learning
is a place of purposeful creativity and freedom with responsibility
is respectful of difference and embraces diversity
is a strong nurturing community
is committed to an authentic Montessori experience
is an environment that supports the whole child to thrive

This commitment means I will come to parent information sessions and discussion groups when possible.

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I will offer my talents and time when possible to help with community working bees, and the many community events and special occasions for our students.

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I am committed to keeping my child in the Unit for the full 6-12 programme, which includes Year 7-8.

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PPMET relies on the prompt payment for the ongoing viability of the Montessori Unit. While it is a donation, our budget is based on the roll numbers and we rely on these donations to maintain and update the materials that make up our unique classroom, along with Montessori training for our teaching staff. In 2024 we requested $500 per term.

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If you are unable to pay the donation, we request that this is raised when the initial donation request is sent, in negotiation with PPMET.

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The Trust is open to supporting families who can’t pay this donation or who need to have a break of regular payment because of life situations, but we need to know in advance for planning and budgeting.

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If you have an issue or change to your situation, please talk to us immediately in confidence. You can talk directly to anyone involved with PPMET (their contact details will be in the Montessori Handbook). Or you can send an email to ppmetfinance@gmail.com.

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I am committed to keeping my child in the Unit for the full 6-12 programme, which includes Year 7-8.

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