C e n t r a l C o a s t M o n t e s s o r i A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 5
1.1MessagefromtheBoard 12MessagefromthePrincipal
3.1BuildingIndependence,ResponsibilityandBelonging
5.1AttendanceRatesbyYearLevel 52WholeSchoolAttendanceRate 53ManagementofStudentNon-Attendance
. 1 M e s s a g e f r o m t h e B o a r d
DearCCMCommunity,
Itismypleasuretopresentthe2025 AnnualReportforCentralCoastMontessori PrimarySchool
Throughout2025,ourlearningcommunity remainedcommittedtoprovidingahighqualityMontessorieducationwhile continuingtostrengthenthefoundations thatsupportthelong-termsustainability ofourorganisation
TheBoard'sroleisoneofstewardship We areresponsibleforensuringthatCCM remainswellgoverned,financially sustainableandalignedwithits educationalpurpose.Duringtheyear,the Boardcontinuedtofocusongovernance, compliance,childsafety,responsible resourcemanagementandstrategic planningtosupporttheongoingstrength ofourcommunityoflearning.
Educationisacollectiveendeavour.The qualityofchildren'sexperiencesisshaped bytherelationshipsandcontributionsof students,families,educators,supportstaff, leadersandvolunteerswhoworktogether eachdaytocreateapositiveand purposefullearningenvironment.
Iwouldliketoacknowledgethe dedicationandprofessionalismofour Principalandstaff,whosework continuestobringCCM'svisioninto practice Ialsoextendmysincere thankstoourfamiliesfortheirtrust, partnershipandongoingsupport.
Mostimportantly,Iacknowledgeour students Theircuriosity,perseverance, creativityandgrowingindependence remainaconstantreminderofthe purposethatunderpinsallthatwedo. Aswelooktothefuture,CentralCoast Montessoriremainswellpositionedto continuedeliveringanauthentic Montessorieducationwhileresponding thoughtfullytotheopportunitiesand challengesofachangingeducational landscape.Weremaincommittedto continuousimprovement,responsible stewardshipandcreatingthe conditionsinwhichchildren,families andstaffcanthrive
OnbehalfoftheBoard,Ithankall membersoftheCentralCoast Montessoricommunityfortheir contributionthroughout2025andfor theircontinuedsupportofourvision andvalues
WarmRegards, RebeccaButler(BoardChair)
DearCCMCommunity,
ItiswithgratitudeandpridethatIpresent thePrincipal'sReportfor2025 AtCCM,ourpurposeistoprovidean educationthatsupportsthewholechild intellectually,socially,emotionallyand personally throughlearningenvironments thatfosterindependence,responsibility, curiosityandmeaningfulengagementwith learning
Montessorieducationremindsusthat childrenarenotsimplypreparingforlifeat somedistantpointinthefuture.Theyare alreadyliving,learning,relating, questioningandbecoming Ourroleasa communityoflearningistoprovidethe conditionsinwhichthatdevelopmentcan unfoldwell.
Throughout2025,educatorscontinuedto guidechildrenthroughcarefullyprepared learningenvironmentsthatsupported deepengagement,purposefulworkand increasingindependence.Childrenwere encouragedtoaskquestions,investigate ideas,collaboratewithothers,persevere throughchallengesandtakegrowing responsibilityfortheirlearning
Muchofthisworkisquiet Itisseenina childconcentratingwithcare,agroup negotiatingtheirwaythroughashared project,anolderstudentsupportinga youngerpeer,orastudentreturningtoa challengewithreneweddetermination Thesearethemomentsthroughwhich confidence,perseverance,empathyand capabilityaregraduallyformed.
Alongsidethedailylifeoftheclassroom, CCMcontinuedtostrengthenthesystems, policiesandpracticesthatsupportsafe, consistentandeffectiveoperationsacross thelearningcommunity
Weremaincommittedtomeetingour educationalandregulatoryresponsibilities withcareandprofessionalism
IthanktheBoardforitsongoingguidance andstewardshipthroughouttheyear.Ialso thankourfamiliesfortheirtrust, partnershipandcontributiontocommunity life,andoureducatorsandsupportstafffor theknowledge,careandprofessionalism theybringtotheirworkeachday
Mostimportantly,Ithankourstudents.Their curiosity,effort,creativityandwillingnessto engagewiththeworldaroundthembring lifetoourcommunityandremindusdaily ofwhatispossiblewhenchildrenare providedwiththeconditionstoflourish Aswereflecton2025,wedosowith confidenceinthefutureofCCM.Weremain committedtoprovidinganeducationthat isacademicallysound,developmentally informedanddeeplyrespectfulof childhood
EducationforLifeismorethanaphrase It reflectsourcommitmenttocreating environmentswhereknowledgeispursued withcuriosity,responsibilityisdeveloped throughexperienceandcharacteris shapedthroughmeaningfulparticipation incommunity
Thatremainstheworkbeforeus,anditisa privilegetoshareinit.
Sawubona, DimitriNicolaou Principal
13Context&StudentBody Characteristics
CentralCoastMontessoriPrimary School(CCM)isanindependent,nondenominationalprimaryschool locatedinBateauBayontheCentral CoastofNewSouthWales Theschool provideseducationforchildrenfrom KindergartentoYear6withina communityoflearningguidedbythe educationalprinciplesdevelopedby DrMariaMontessori.
In2025,CCMservedfamiliesfrom acrosstheCentralCoastand surroundingregionswhovaluea respectful,developmentallyinformed andacademicallypurposeful approachtoeducation.Thelearning communitymaintainedatotal enrolmentof66studentsacross KindergartentoYear6
Studentslearnwithinmulti-age learningenvironmentsthatsupport bothindividualgrowthand collaborativelearning Thesecarefully preparedenvironmentsrecognisethat developmentdoesnotoccuruniformly andprovideopportunitiesforchildren tolearnalongsideandfromone anotherwhileprogressingaccording totheirreadiness,interestsandneeds
Thestudentbodyreflectsadiverse rangeofpersonalities,strengths, interestsandlearningprofiles.CCM seekstocultivateaninclusiveand supportivecommunityinwhicheach childisknown,respectedand encouragedtodevelopconfidence, independenceandapositive relationshipwithlearning.
Learningexperiencesintegrate literacy,numeracy,science, humanities,creativearts,physical educationandpracticallifeskills withinaconnectedandmeaningful curriculum.Childrenareencouraged toaskquestions,pursuelinesof inquiry,solveproblemsandengage deeplywithworkthatconnects learningtothewiderworld
Throughstrongrelationships,carefully preparedenvironmentsandauthentic opportunitiesforparticipationand contribution,CCMseekstosupport childrenindevelopingtheknowledge, capability,confidenceandcharacter requiredforfuturelearningand meaningfulparticipationinsociety
4 O u r M o n t e s s o r i I d e n t i t y & P u r p o s e
1.4OurMontessoriIdentityandPurpose
AtCCM,webelieveeducationisfundamentallya processofhumandevelopment Academic learningisessential,butitisnotthewholeof education.Childrenalsoneedopportunitiesto developindependence,responsibility,confidence, compassionandthecapacitytocontribute meaningfullytothelivesofothers
Ourpurposeistoprovideaneducationthat supportstheintellectual,social,emotionaland personalgrowthofeverychild.Weseektocreate environmentsinwhichchildrenareknown, respectedandappropriatelychallenged;where curiosityisencouraged,effortisvaluedand learningisapproachedwithpurposeandcare
CCMisguidedbytheeducationalprinciples developedbyDrMariaMontessoriandinformed bycontemporaryunderstandingofchild development,learningandwellbeing.Montessori educationrecogniseschildrenasactive participantsintheirowndevelopment Giventhe rightconditions,childrenarenaturallymotivated tolearn,explore,create,collaborateand contribute.
Thevaluesthatguideourworkarerespect, responsibility,curiosity,independenceand community Thesevaluesshapetherelationships wecultivate,theenvironmentsweprepareand thedecisionswemakeasalearningcommunity
Webelievecapabilitydevelopsthrough participation.Whenchildrenaretrustedwith meaningfulresponsibility,supportedbycaring adultsandgivenopportunitiestocontribute,they begintoseethemselvesascapable,valuedand responsiblemembersofsociety
Developmentisnotdelivered.Itemergesthrough thequalityoftheexchangeswecreate.Forthis reason,weplacegreatimportanceoncreating environmentscharacterisedbyrespect, belonging,purposeandcontribution
EducationforLiferemainsthefoundationofour approach.Weseeknotonlytosupportacademic achievement,butalsotocultivatecapable learners,thoughtfulcitizensandconfidentyoung peoplepreparedtoengagewiththeworldwith curiosity,integrityandpurpose
5 K e y D e v e l o p m e n t s D u r i n g t h e Y e a r
1.5KeyDevelopmentsDuringtheYear
Throughout2025,CentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchool(CCM)continuedto strengthenbothitseducationalpracticeandtheorganisationalfoundationsthat supportthelong-termsustainabilityofourcommunityoflearning
AcontinuedfocusonauthenticMontessoripracticesupportedtheongoing developmentoflearningenvironmentsthatfosterindependence,responsibility, collaborationandpurposefulengagement.Educatorsworkedtogethertorefine curriculumimplementation,strengthenassessmentpracticesandsupportthe intellectual,socialandpersonaldevelopmentofeachchild
CCMalsocontinuedtoinvestinprofessionalgrowth,ensuringthateducatorsand staffremainedwellsupportedinmeetingbotheducationalandregulatory responsibilities.Professionallearningfocusedonareasincludingcurriculum, studentwellbeing,childprotection,complianceandMontessoripedagogy, contributingtotheongoingrefinementofpracticeacrossthelearningcommunity.
Communityengagementremainedanimportantfocusthroughouttheyear Familiesparticipatedinarangeofevents,informationsessionsandcommunity activitiesthatstrengthenedrelationshipsbetweenhomeandCCMwhile supportingasharedunderstandingofchildren'slearninganddevelopment.
Alongsideeducationalpriorities,CCMcontinuedtostrengthengovernance, complianceandoperationalsystems Ongoingreviewofpolicies,proceduresand organisationalpracticessupportedeffectivestewardship,regulatorycompliance andtheresponsiblemanagementofresources Boardmembersalsoparticipated ingovernance-focusedprofessionallearningtostrengthentheirunderstandingof legislativeresponsibilities,childsafety,strategicoversightandgoodgovernance practice.
Together,thesedevelopmentscontributedtothecontinuedgrowthofalearning communitycommittedtoeducationalquality,humandevelopmentand continuousimprovement TheyalsostrengthenedCCM'scapacitytorespond thoughtfullytofutureopportunitieswhileremainingfirmlyalignedwithitspurpose,
2 . 1 T h e P r e p a r e d L e a r n i n g E n v i r o n m e n t
21ThePreparedLearningEnvironment
AtCCM,learningtakesplacewithincarefullypreparedenvironmentsdesignedto supportchildren'sintellectual,social,emotionalandpersonaldevelopment.These environmentsencouragecuriosity,independence,responsibility,collaborationand sustainedengagementwithmeaningfulwork.
Childrenareencouragedtomakechoices,solveproblems,collaboratewithothers andtakeincreasingresponsibilityfortheirlearning Educatorsguidethisprocess throughcarefulobservation,thoughtfulpreparationandresponsivesupport, helpingeachchildengagewithworkthatispurposeful,appropriatelychallenging anddevelopmentallyresponsive.
Multi-agelearningcommunitiesprovideopportunitiesforchildrentolearn alongsideandfromoneanother Olderstudentsdevelopleadershipand responsibilitythroughsupportingyoungerpeers,whileyoungerchildrenbenefit fromobservation,modellingandparticipationwithinadiversecommunityof learners.
Learningexperiencesintegrateliteracy,numeracy,science,humanities,creative arts,physicaleducationandpracticallifeskillsintoaconnectedcurriculumthat encouragesinquiry,problem-solvingandmeaningfulapplicationofknowledge Throughthesecarefullypreparedconditions,CCMseekstocultivatenotonly academicachievement,butalsoconfidence,concentration,resilienceanda lifelongengagementwithlearning.
2 . 2 S t u d e n t O u t c o m e s i n N a t i o n a l N u m e r a c y & L i t e r a c y T e s t i n g
StudentsinYears3and5participatedintheNationalAssessmentProgram–LiteracyandNumeracy(NAPLAN)during2025whereapplicablewhereeligible
ConsistentwithACARA'sreportingrequirements,detailedNAPLANresultsfor CentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchoolarenotpubliclyreportedwherecohort sizesarefewerthantheminimumpublicationthresholdorwhereparticipation ratesdonotmeettherequiredreportingthreshold.Thisprotectsstudentprivacy andrecognisesthatresultsfromverysmallcohortsarenotstatisticallyreliable forpubliccomparison
TheschoolreviewsindividualandcohortNAPLANdatainternallyasonesourceof informationtosupportteaching,monitorstudentprogressandinformschool improvement.NAPLANresultsareconsideredalongsideclassroomassessment, teacherobservation,studentworksamplesandotherevidenceoflearningto developacomprehensiveunderstandingofstudentachievement.
PubliclyavailableNAPLANinformationisavailable throughtheMySchoolwebsite:wwwmyschooleduau
2 . 3 I n t e r p r e t i n g S t u d e n t p r o g r e s s i n a M o n t e s s o r i C o n t e x t
2.3InterpretingStudentProgressina MontessoriContext
AtCCM,studentprogressisunderstoodasa developmentalprocessratherthanasingle measureofperformance Whilestandardised assessmentssuchasNAPLANprovideuseful information,theyrepresentoneaspectofa child'slearningjourney.
Educatorsdrawuponarangeofevidenceto understandstudentgrowthanddevelopment Thisincludesclassroomobservation,student worksamples,formativeandsummative assessment,curriculumachievementdata, studentreflectionandexternalassessment information Together,thesesourcesprovidea morecompletepictureofeachchild'sprogress overtime
Montessorieducationrecognisesthat developmentdoesnotoccuruniformly. Childrenprogressatdifferentratesandoften demonstrategrowthindifferentwaysandat differenttimes Forthisreason,assessmentis viewednotsimplyasameasureofattainment, butasatoolforunderstandingreadiness, identifyingneedsandsupportingfuturegrowth.
CCMseekstocultivatenotonlyacademic capability,butalsoqualitiessuchas independence,responsibility,perseverance, collaboration,curiosityandconfidence While thesequalitiesarenotalwayscaptured throughstandardisedtesting,theyare importantindicatorsofhealthydevelopment andmeaningfulengagementwithlearning.
Assessmentinformationisusedtoinform planning,guideteaching,supportindividual studentsandstrengthenlearning environments.Thegoalisnotsimplyto measureperformance,buttobetter understandhowchildrenaredevelopingand howeducatorscancontinuetocreate conditionsthatsupporttheirgrowth Throughthisapproach,studentachievementis viewedwithinabroadercontextofhuman development,recognisingthatlearning involvesnotonlytheacquisitionofknowledge, butalsothegradualdevelopmentofcapability, judgement,responsibilityandcontribution
2 . 4 S e n i o r S e c o n d a r y O u t c o m e s( N / A )
2.4SeniorSecondaryOutcomes
AsaKindergartentoYear6primaryschool,CentralCoastMontessoriPrimary Schooldoesnotofferseniorsecondaryeducationandthereforedoesnotreport seniorsecondaryoutcomes
3 . 1 B u i l d i n g I n d e p e n d e n c e , R e s p o n s i b i l i t y & B e l o n g i n g
3.1BuildingIndependence,ResponsibilityandBelonging
AtCCM,respect,responsibilityandcommunityarenotviewedasseparate programsorisolatedinitiatives Theyaredevelopedthroughdailyparticipationin thelifeofthelearningcommunity
Montessorieducationrecognisesthatchildrendevelopcapabilitythrough meaningfulexperience.Aschildrenareprovidedwithopportunitiestomake choices,carefortheirenvironment,contributetoothersandparticipatein communitylife,theygraduallydevelopincreasingindependence,responsibility andconfidenceintheirownabilities
Throughout2025,childrenwereencouragedtotakeresponsibilityfortheirlearning, theirbehaviour,theirrelationshipsandtheircontributiontothewidercommunity Opportunitiesforleadership,collaboration,problem-solvingandshareddecisionmakingwereembeddedwithineverydaylearningexperiencesandcommunitylife. Astrongsenseofbelongingsupportsbothwellbeingandlearning.CCMseeksto createenvironmentsinwhichchildrenfeelknown,respectedandvalued,while alsorecognisingtheirresponsibilitytocontributepositivelytothecommunitiesof whichtheyareapart
Throughtheseexperiences,childrenaresupportedtodevelopnotonlyacademic capability,butalsothehabits,dispositionsandcharacterstrengthsthatcontribute tolifelonglearning,responsiblecitizenshipandmeaningfulparticipationinsociety.
3 . 2 C o m m u n i t y L i f e , S e r v i c e & C o n t r i b u t i o n
3.2CommunityLife,ServiceandContribution
CommunitycontributionisanimportantpartoflifeatCCM Childrenare encouragedtorecognisethatlearningisnotsolelyanindividualpursuit,butalsoa meansofcontributingtothewellbeingofothers
Throughout2025,opportunitiesforparticipationandcontributionwereembedded acrosslearningenvironmentsandcommunityexperiences.
Theseincluded:
Caringforsharedlearningenvironments
Classroomresponsibilitiesandstewardshiproles
Peersupportandmentoringopportunities
Collaborativeprojectsandgrouplearningexperiences
Communityeventsandcelebrations
Environmentalandsustainabilityinitiatives
Opportunitiesforleadershipandservice
Theseexperienceshelpchildrenunderstandtherelationshipbetweenindividual actionsandcollectivewellbeing.Theysupportthedevelopmentofempathy, accountability,cooperationandrespectforotherswhilereinforcingthe understandingthateverymemberofacommunityhasbothfreedomsand responsibilities
Byprovidingmeaningfulopportunitiesforparticipationandcontribution,CCM seekstocultivateasenseofagencyandbelongingwhilesupportingchildrento recognisetheircapacitytomakeapositivedifferencewithintheircommunities.
3 . 3 P r i o r i t y A r e a s f o r I m p r o v e m e n t
3.3PriorityAreasforImprovement
AspartofCCM'scommitmenttocontinuousimprovement,severalstrategic prioritiesidentifiedduring2024continuedtoguideplanninganddecision-making throughout2025 Theseprioritiesfocusedonstrengtheningboththeeducational experienceofchildrenandtheorganisationalfoundationsthatsupportthelongtermsustainabilityofthelearningcommunity.
PrioritiesDuring2025
SupportingEducationalTransitions
Continuingtostrengthentransitionpathwaysbetweeneducationalstagesto supportcontinuityoflearning,wellbeingandbelongingasstudentsmove betweenlearningenvironments.
StrengtheningOrganisationalSystems
Continuingtorefinethesystems,processesandgovernancepracticesthat supporteffectiveadministration,compliance,communication,record managementandorganisationaleffectiveness
InvestinginProfessionalGrowth
Expandingprofessionallearningopportunitiestostrengthenstaffcapabilityin Montessoripedagogy,curriculum,childdevelopment,educationalleadershipand emergingareasofeducationalpractice,ensuringtheschoolcontinuestorespond thoughtfullytoevolvingeducationalneedsandexpectations
StrengtheningtheFamily–CCMPartnership
Continuingtostrengthenrelationshipsbetweenfamiliesandtheschoolthrough clearcommunication,sharedunderstanding,collaborativepartnershipsand meaningfulopportunitiesforengagement.
ExpandingCommunityAwareness
IncreasingawarenessandunderstandingofMontessorieducationandthe distinctiveeducationalapproachofCentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchool withinthewidercommunity.
PlanningforSustainableGrowth
Continuingstrategicplanningtosupportthelong-termsustainabilityofthe organisationthroughcarefulconsiderationofenrolment,staffing,facilities, financialstewardshipandfuturedevelopment
3 . 4 P r o g r e s s A g a i n s t I m p r o v e m e n t P r i o r i t i e s
3.4ProgressAgainstImprovementPriorities
Throughout2025,CentralCoastMontessoriPrimary Schoolmademeaningfulprogressacrosseachofits identifiedimprovementpriorities.Whileimportant developmentswereachieved,theschoolrecognisesthat continuousimprovementisanongoingprocess,with severalinitiativescontinuingtoguidefutureplanning SupportingEducationalTransitions
CCMcontinuedtostrengthentransitionpathwaysboth withinandbetweenlearningenvironments.Particular attentionwasgiventosupportingcontinuityoflearning andwellbeing,strengtheningcommunicationwith families,andensuringchildrenexperiencedconsistent supportastheyprogressedthroughdifferentstagesof theireducationaljourney
StrengtheningOrganisationalSystems
Progresscontinuedinrefiningorganisationalsystems, governancepracticesandadministrativeprocesses. Improvementstocomplianceprocedures,record management,communicationsystemsandoperational processescontributedtogreaterorganisational consistency,accountabilityandlong-termsustainability
InvestinginProfessionalGrowth
Professionallearningremainedasignificantareaoffocus throughout2025 Educatorsparticipatedinlearning relatedtocurriculum,Montessoripedagogy,child protection,studentwellbeingandregulatory responsibilities,strengtheningbotheducationalpractice andprofessionalcapability.
CCMalsorecognisesthatprofessionallearningisanarea ofongoingdevelopment Aseducationalresearch, technologyandregulatoryexpectationscontinueto evolve,CCMiscommittedtoexpandingopportunitiesfor educatorstoengageinemergingareasofprofessional practice,ensuringthatstaffcontinuetogrowalongside thechangingneedsofchildrenandcontemporary education.
StrengtheningtheFamily–CCMPartnership
ThepartnershipbetweenfamiliesandCCMcontinuedto strengthenthroughouttheyearthroughregular communication,parenteducationopportunities, collaborativereflectionprocessesandcommunity events.Theseinitiativessupportedgreatershared understandingofchildren'slearninganddevelopment andreinforcedtheimportanceofhomeandschool workingtogetherinsupportofeachchild ExpandingCommunityAwareness
CCMcontinuedtostrengthencommunityawarenessthroughcommunication initiatives,educationaleventsandopportunitiestoshareadeeperunderstanding ofMontessorieducationandthedistinctiveeducationalapproachoftheschool Theseeffortscontributedtoincreasingengagementwithbothexistingand prospectivefamilies
PlanningforSustainableGrowth
Strategicplanningcontinuedthroughout2025withafocusonsupportingthe long-termsustainabilityoftheorganisation.Ongoingconsiderationwasgivento enrolment,staffing,governance,facilitiesandfinancialstewardship,ensuringthat futuregrowthremainsalignedwiththeschool'seducationalpurposeand organisationalcapacity
3 . 4 P r o g r e s s A g a i n s t I m p r o v e m e n t P r i o r i t i e s
4.1TeachingStaffAccreditationStatus
CentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchooliscommittedtomaintainingaqualified andaccreditedteachingworkforce.
Allteachingstaffresponsiblefordeliveringthecurriculumduring2025heldthe appropriateaccreditationrequiredbytheNSWEducationStandardsAuthority (NESA)andmettherelevantqualificationrequirementsfortheirroles.
Allteachersengagedinongoingprofessionallearningtomaintainand strengthentheirprofessionalknowledge,practiceandaccreditation requirements
Theaccreditationstatusofteachingstaffin2025isoutlinedbelow
4.2WorkforceComposition
CCMmaintainedacommittedandprofessionalworkforcethroughout2025. Educatorsandsupportstaffworkedcollaborativelytosupportchildren'slearning, wellbeingandparticipationwithinthecommunityoflearning
Theworkforcecompositionfor2025isoutlinedbelow
4.3AboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderWorkforceInformation
InaccordancewithNESAreportingrequirements,CCMrecordsworkforce compositiondatarelatingtoAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeoples
During2025:
WorkforceCategory Number
AboriginalandTorresStrait IslanderTeachingStaff -
AboriginalandTorresStrait IslanderNon-TeachingStaff4 . 3 A b o r i g i n a l & T o r r e s S t r a i t I s
CCMremainscommittedtofosteringaninclusiveandrespectful communitythatvaluesdiversityandthecontributionofallpeople
CentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchoolrecognisesthatthequalityofchildren's learninganddevelopmentiscloselyconnectedtotheknowledge,capabilityand professionalismofitseducators Professionallearningisthereforeviewednot simplyasaregulatoryrequirement,butasanongoingprocessofreflection, collaborationandcontinuousimprovementthatstrengthenseducational practiceandsupportsCCM'seducationalpurpose
In2025,educatorsparticipatedinabroadrangeofprofessionallearning opportunitiesdesignedtosupportbothindividualprofessionalgrowthandthe organisation'sstrategicpriorities Professionallearningincludedacombination ofcompulsorytraining,school-basedprofessionaldevelopment,externally facilitatedworkshops,conferencesandcollaborativeprofessionalinquiry
Professionallearningundertakenduringtheyearincluded:
Curriculumimplementation,assessmentandeducationalpractice
Montessoripedagogyandchilddevelopment
Childprotectionandstudentwellbeing
Educationalleadershipandprofessionalpractice
Compliance,legislativeandregulatoryresponsibilities
Emergingeducationalresearch,technologyandcontemporarypractice
Professionallearningwasdeliveredthroughbothinternalandexternal opportunities Staffparticipatedincollaborativeplanning,professionaldialogue, classroomobservationandreflectivepractice,alongsideexternallyfacilitated workshops,seminarsandconferencesthatbroadenedprofessionalknowledge andstrengthenededucationalpractice.During2025,allteachingstaff participatedinaCombinedSchoolsProfessionalDevelopmentDay,engaging witheducationalspeakersandcolleaguesfromMontessorischoolsacrossNew SouthWales
Staffalsocompletedmandatoryrole-specificprofessionallearning requirements,whileseveraleducatorsattendedadditionalprofessionallearning alignedwiththeirindividualroles,professionalinterestsandareasof responsibility,includingparticipationinnationalMontessoriconferencesand specialisededucationalworkshops.
Thiscombinationofsharedprofessionallearningandindividualprofessional growthsupportsacultureofcontinualreflection,collaborationandimprovement Itenableseducatorstoremaininformedbycontemporaryeducationalresearch whilecontinuingtostrengthentheirunderstandingofMontessoriphilosophyand practice.
Inadditiontotheirrecognisedtertiaryteachingqualifications,CCMteachingstaff holdspecialisedMontessoriqualificationsandcontinuetoengageinongoing professionallearningthatsupportsauthenticMontessoripractice,child developmentandeducationalexcellence
Professionallearningprioritiesarereviewedregularlytoensuretheyremain alignedwithorganisationalimprovementpriorities,emergingeducational developmentsandtheevolvingneedsofstudents.Throughthiscommitmentto lifelonglearning,CCMseekstoensurethateverychildbenefitsfromeducational experiencesinformedbycurrentresearch,reflectivepracticeandtheenduring principlesofMontessorieducation
ProfessionalLearningSummary
During2025,CentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchoolinvestedmorethan$10,000 onprofessionallearning,includingconferences,workshops,professionalcourses, specialistpresentersandotherapprovedprofessionallearningactivities
ThisfinancialinvestmentrepresentsoneaspectofCCM'sbroadercommitmentto professionalgrowth.Throughouttheyear,educatorsalsoengagedinregular collaborativeplanning,professionaldialogue,mentoring,classroomobservation, reflectivepracticeandschool-basedprofessionallearning.Theseembedded learningexperiencesareintegratedintothedailylifeofthelearningcommunity andformanimportantpartofCCM'sprofessionallearningculture,althoughthey arenotreflectedasdirectfinancialexpenditure
5.1AttendanceRatesbyYearLevel
Regularattendanceisanimportantfoundationforlearning,wellbeingand participationwithinthecommunityoflearning Consistentattendance supportscontinuityoflearning,thedevelopmentofpositivehabitsand routines,andthestrengtheningofrelationshipsbetweenchildren,educators andpeers
Attendanceratesfor2025areoutlinedbelow.
Theoverallattendancerateforstudents enrolledatCCMduring2025was:89%
Attendancedataisreviewedregularlytosupportstudentwellbeing,learning continuityandengagement.MonitoringattendancepatternsassistsCCMin identifyingopportunitiesforsupportandmaintainingstrongpartnerships withfamilies
5.3ManagementofStudentNon-Attendance
Attendanceisrecordedandmonitoredinaccordancewithlegislativeand regulatoryrequirements
Familiesarerequiredtoprovideanexplanationforstudentabsences. Attendancerecordsaremaintaineddaily,andunexplainedabsencesare followeduppromptly.Attendancedataisreviewedregularlytoidentify patternsthatmayimpactachild'slearning,wellbeingorparticipation
Whereattendanceconcernsarise,CCMworkscollaborativelywithfamiliesto understandcontributingfactorsandidentifyappropriatestrategiestosupport regularattendanceandongoingengagementinlearning.
Throughproactivecommunicationandpartnershipwithfamilies,CCMseeksto supportpositiveattendancehabitsandminimisebarrierstoparticipation whereverpossible
5.4
SupportingEngagement,BelongingandParticipation
AtCCM,attendanceisunderstoodasmorethanphysicalpresence.Meaningful participationinthelifeofthelearningcommunitysupportschildren'slearning, relationships,confidenceandsenseofbelonging
Childrendevelopthroughconsistentengagementwiththeirlearning environments,theirpeersandtheadultswhosupportthem.Regular participationenableschildrentobuildcontinuityintheirlearning,contributeto communitylifeandbenefitfromtherelationshipsandexperiencesthat supporthealthydevelopment
Throughout2025,CCMcontinuedtofosterlearningenvironmentsthat encourageengagement,responsibilityandactiveparticipation Bycultivating astrongsenseofbelongingandconnection,CCMseekstocreateconditionsin whichchildrenareabletoparticipatefullyinbothlearningandcommunitylife.
forprotectingchildrenfromharm.
Anti-BullyingPolicy
StudentDisciplineand BehaviourGuidancePolicy
Complaintsand GrievancesPolicy
EnrolmentPolicy
Outlinestheprevention,identification andmanagementofbullying behaviour.
Supportspositivebehaviour, responsibility,restorativepractice andproceduralfairness
Providesaclearprocessforraising andresolvingconcernsrespectfully andfairly
Outlinesenrolmentprocesses, decision-makingcriteriaand enrolmentprocedures
Thesepoliciessupportthecreationoflearningenvironmentsinwhichchildren canparticipatesafely,developpositiverelationshipsandengagemeaningfullyin communitylife
CurrentversionsofallpoliciesareavailablethroughtheCCMwebsite. https://www.ccm.nsw.edu.au/policies
. C o m m u n i t y S a t i s f a c t i o n
CCMvaluestheperspectivesofchildren,familiesandstaffasimportantsourcesof insightintothelifeofthelearningcommunity.Feedbacksupportsreflection, informsdecision-makingandcontributestotheongoingrefinementof educationalpractice,communityengagementandorganisationaleffectiveness
Strongcommunitiesarebuiltthroughongoingdialogueratherthanoccasional consultation.Throughout2025,feedbackwasgatheredthrougharangeofformal andinformalprocesses,includingcommunityconversations,meetings,parent educationopportunities,day-to-dayinteractionsandCCM'scollaborative reflectionprocess
Aspartofthisprocess,familieswereinvitedtwiceduringtheyeartoparticipatein acomprehensivereflectionontheirchild'sdevelopmentandexperiencewithinthe learningcommunity.Thesereflectionsprovidedopportunitiesforparentsand carerstoshareobservations,celebrategrowth,identifyareasoffocusand contributefeedbackabouttheirfamily'sexperienceofCCM.Theinsightsgathered throughthisprocesssupportedongoingreflection,strengthenedpartnerships betweenhomeandCCM,andinformedfutureplanningandimprovement initiatives
Feedbackreceivedthroughouttheyearreinforcedtheimportanceofstrong relationships,opencommunicationandasharedcommitmenttochildren's learning,wellbeinganddevelopment.Italsoprovidedvaluableguidanceforfuture planningandcontinuousimprovement
. P a r e n t & S t u d e n t S a t i
engagementandeducationalprovision
StudentSatisfaction
Feedbackfromchildrenhighlightedtheimportanceofpositiverelationships, meaningfullearningexperiencesandopportunitiesforparticipationwithinthe communityoflearning.
Childrenreportedfeelingsupportedbyeducators,connectedtotheirpeersand engagedintheirlearning Manyvaluedopportunitiestomakechoices,contribute tocommunitylife,takeincreasingresponsibilityfortheirlearningandparticipate inworkthattheyfoundpurposefulandchallenging
Studentvoicecontinuestoplayanimportantroleintheongoingdevelopmentof learningenvironmentsandcommunitypractices.Listeningtochildren's experienceshelpsensurethatlearningenvironmentsremainresponsivetotheir developmentalneeds,interestsandperspectives
Acrossallstakeholdergroups,feedbackreinforcedtheimportanceofopen communication,respectfulrelationshipsandmaintainingstrongpartnershipsthat supportchildren'slearninganddevelopment
Insightsgatheredthroughouttheyearinformedplanning,professionallearning prioritiesandcontinuousimprovementinitiatives CCMremainscommittedto listeningcarefullytotheperspectivesofchildren,familiesandstaffandtousing thisfeedbacktostrengthenpractice,relationshipsandcommunitylife.
Throughthisongoingprocessofreflection,dialogueandpartnership,CCMseeksto cultivateacultureoftrust,sharedresponsibilityandcontinuousimprovementin supportofeverychild'sgrowthanddevelopment
7 . K e y T h e m e s f r o m C o m m u n i t y F e e d b a c k , collaborationandasharedcommitmenttochilddevelopmentasimportant strengthsofthecommunity
CCMiscommittedtotheresponsiblestewardshipoffinancialresourcesinsupport ofitseducationalpurpose Soundfinancialmanagementenablestheorganisation tomaintainhigh-qualitylearningenvironments,investineducatorsandfacilities, supportchildren'slearninganddevelopment,andplanresponsiblyforthefuture
FinancialoversightisprovidedbytheBoardinpartnershipwiththePrincipaland leadershipteam.Throughout2025,resourcesweremanagedcarefullytoensure expenditureremainedalignedwitheducationalpriorities,operationalrequirements andthelong-termsustainabilityoftheorganisation
Incomereceivedduring2025issummarisedbelow.
Expenditureduring2025issummarisedbelow
83FinancialPositionOverview
During2025,expenditureremainedfocusedonareasthatdirectlysupport children'slearninganddevelopment,educatorcapability,organisational operationsandtheongoingenhancementoflearningenvironments.
Thelargestareaofexpenditurecontinuedtobesalariesandrelatedexpenses, reflectingCCM'scommitmenttomaintainingaqualifiedandcapableworkforce Resourceswerealsodirectedtowardseducationalprograms,facilities, compliancerequirements,operationalneedsandthecontinuedsupportofthe learningcommunity
Financialplanningsoughttobalanceimmediateoperationalrequirementswith long-termsustainability,ensuringthatresourcesweremanagedresponsiblyand inalignmentwithorganisationalpriorities
84CompliancewithCommonwealthFinancialReportingRequirements
Thefinancialinformationpresentedinthisreportisconsistentwiththeschool's annualCommonwealthFinancialQuestionnaireandhasbeenpreparedin accordancewiththereportingrequirementsforregisterednon-government schools.
Incomeisreportedacrossallfundingandprivateincomesources,including CommonwealthandStateGovernmentgrants,feesandotherincome Expenditure isreportedacrosssalariesandrelatedexpenses,non-salaryexpensesandcapital expenditurecategories
CCMremainscommittedtomaintainingfinancialpracticesthataretransparent, accountableandcompliantwithallrelevantlegislativeandreportingobligations.
9 . 1 F u t u r e D i r e c t i o n s
AsCCMreflectson2025,thereismuchtoacknowledgeandappreciate. Throughouttheyear,children,families,educators,staffandBoardmembers workedtogethertosupportacommunityoflearninggroundedinrespect, responsibility,curiosityandcontribution
Theyearbroughtopportunitiesforgrowthanddevelopmentacrossmanyareasof communitylife Childrencontinuedtodevelopacademically,sociallyand personally.Educatorsengagedinongoingprofessionallearningandreflective practice.Familiesstrengthenedthecommunitythroughtheirpartnership,support andparticipation.Together,thesecontributionshelpedstrengthenboththe qualityoflearningexperiencesandthefoundationsthatsupportthelong-term sustainabilityofCCM
Lookingahead,CCMremainscommittedtoprovidinganeducationthatis academicallypurposeful,developmentallyinformedanddeeplyrespectfulof childhood.Futureprioritieswillfocusonstrengtheningeducationalquality, supportingchildwellbeingandengagement,investingineducatorcapability, refiningorganisationalsystemsandmaintainingtheconditionsthatallowthe learningcommunitytothrive
9 . 2 C o n t i n u i n g t o S t r e n g t h e n t h e L e a r n i n g C o m m u n i t y
AttheheartofCCMisasimplebelief: developmentemergesthroughthe qualityoftheenvironments,relationships andexperiencesthatsurroundus
Thisunderstandingshapesnotonlythe learningenvironmentsprovidedfor children,butalsothewaythe organisationapproachesleadership, governance,communityengagement andcontinuousimprovement Thework ofCCMextendsbeyondthedeliveryof curriculum.Itisconcernedwithcreating theconditionsinwhichhumanbeings canlearn,grow,contributeandflourish
AsCCMmovesforward,itdoessowitha long-termview Theorganisation continuestostrengthenthefoundations requiredtosupportfuturegenerationsof learnerswhileremainingresponsiveto theneedsofthepresentcommunity This includesongoingattentionto educationalpractice,organisational sustainability,comm andthedevelopmen thatsupportmeanin andresponsibility.
EducationforLiferem guidingpurposeand whichthecommunit usthateducationisn preparationforthefu unfoldingthroughrel experiences,respons contribution
CCMlookstothefutu thetrustandpartner confidenceinitspurp aboutthepossibilitie weremaincommitte communitiesoflearn childrenaresupporte capable,thoughtfula participantsinthewo
0 . A n n u a l R e p o r t C o m p l i a n c e S t a t e m e n t
1ThisAnnualReporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththerequirementsof SectionB2.7oftheNSWRegisteredandAccreditedIndividualNon-government SchoolsManual(February2026)andispubliclyavailablethroughtheCentral CoastMontessoriPrimarySchoolwebsite
ThisAnnualReporthasbeensubmittedtotheNSWEducationStandardsAuthority (NESA)throughRANGSOnlineinaccordancewithregistrationrequirementsfor registerednon-governmentschools.
ReportingYear:2025
ApprovedbytheBoard:29June2026
SubmittedtoNESAviaRANGSOnline:30June2026
PublishedontheCentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchoolWebsite:30June 2026
CentralCoastMontessoriPrimarySchoolcertifiesthatthisAnnualReportcontains theinformationrequiredunderSectionB27oftheNSWRegisteredandAccredited IndividualNon-governmentSchoolsManual(February2026)andaccurately representstheactivities,outcomesandoperationsoftheorganisationduringthe 2025reportingyear.
