“Young people have far greater capacity than we give them credit for.”
The underestimation of their creativity and capacity to make an immediate and direct positive impact on the world around them, is widely held by educators, parents, the media, employers, politicians and as a result of everyone else’s low expectations, this view is also shared by the vast majority of young people. Imagine an e
xtensive network of small learning communities where each person is well known, with the freedom, flexibility and autonomy to focus on magnifying the ideas and passions of learners to build a better world, using enterprise skills to bring their plans into reality, supported with access to resources, caring and capable mentors and genuine experts in their fields over multiple years. We provide learning opportunities for ELC through to Year 8 students. We plan to cater from ELC though to year 12 by 2026. Global Village Learning is one of 4 independent Montessori schools in Victoria and currently holds primary, seconadry registration as well as an early childhood education (pre-school) license. It is the only Montessori primary school in Victoria that is purpose built on sustainable principles. The school is located in New Gisborne (Macedon Ranges Shire), a picturesque country town graced with tree-lined streets, nestled at the foot of Mt Macedon. It occupies a 10 acre site on Barringo Road, within walking distance of Gisborne station and about forty-five minutes drive from Melbourne.
