2 March 2026
Contents
Dear MIC Families,
I hope the beginning of the school year has started well for you and your family. In 2026, we will be bringing you 8 newsletter editions made up of 2 in each term.
Each newsletter will be themed and what a fitting one to start the new year with – Beginning and Belonging.
Life is made up of a series of separations and attachments. Beginning with the separation of an egg from an ovary, to combining with a sperm to form the miracle that takes place each time, then attachment of the fertilised egg attaching to the uterus – the uterus becomes the perfect environment (the first prepared environment) to grow and nurture a human being.
At a certain point in time though, the foetus outgrows this first prepared environment and needs to separate again, and is born into the world we know. Ideally, the baby reattaches but this will be in a different way and one that is more independent.
The series of separations and attachments continues throughout life, through different phases of independence, from functional (0-6), to moral and mental (6-12), to social and economic (12-18). As parents we can observe and reflect on this through the young child’s first days, or often longer, in Children’s House when we do not want to leave them, or when adolescents start pulling away as their second, non-biological family (their peers) become their most preferred and important family.
This is developmentally normal, natural and we need to be able to trust our children/adolescents, their environment and adults in their care. As Montessori prepared adults, the MIC team understands your child’s developmental needs and characteristics and are here to mentor, guide and support their journey, safely at all times.
As Dr Montessori wrote “The greatest gift we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
You can dive deeper into Montessori concepts of Independence and Interdependence, and view a great article on how they complement each other, here.
Warm regards,
Chris
Chris Peach – Principal
Adolescent Community Couplet Trips 2025
In a little glace back we wanted to share an overview of the adventures beyond MIC that have seen our entire Adolescent Community embark on couplet specific trips. Each journey intentionally designed to align with the developmental needs of the adolescent students. The 7/8 Odyssey emphasised working as a team member and personal growth. The 9/10 Expedition trip focused on service and contributing to another community, and the 11/12 Horizons trip offered time to explore and expand perspectives.
The 7/8 Couplet participated in the second five-day Odyssey to Springbrook National Park, focusing on personal challenge and teamwork. Activities included canoeing, hiking, and dynamic high ropes courses, alongside creeking and waterfall abseiling. Overnight camping provided opportunities for practical skills in outdoor living and cooking, fostering collaboration among students.
The 9/10 Couplet Expedition service trip to Cairns included several key environmental initiatives. Our adolescents engaged in coral counting to support marine research, conducted a mangrove clean-up to restore coastal habitats, visited a turtle rehabilitation centre and worked on rainforest rehabilitation to enhance biodiversity.
The 11/12 Couplet Horizon trip offered the group a unique experience in central Australia. Everyone camped in swags around a central fire, fostering a close connection to nature while collaborating on meal preparation to strengthen teamwork. They also explored iconic landmarks such as Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and King’s Canyon, gaining a deeper appreciation for the area’s stunning (and unique) landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Bush Dance – This Friday!
Are you coming to this great community event?
The whole family is invited to this fun-filled evening of dancing and connecting with fellow MIC families.
Where: Palmwoods Hall
When: Friday 6 March 4.30 pm – 8.00 pm
RSVP: Please RSVP by Thursday 5 March BOOK HERE
PIZZA: MMUN students are offering Pizza for sale as part of their fundraising efforts ORDER HERE
Trivia Night
We need your feedback please!
In planning great community events for the year ahead, it’s important to gather feedback from all MIC parents on what YOU want!
The Collective would like to plan a Trivia Night for parents to enjoy, so please let us know if this is something you’d like to attend?
MIC Collective Committee
Final Working Bee of the year – we need your help!!
If you have some DIY skills, please come and lend a hand to our final Working Bee of the year and help us improve our Senior Primary area!
We only have 6 families down to come so far, but we’ll need more of you if we are going to make this happen!
- Date: Saturday 6 December
- Time: 8.00 am – 12.00 pm
- BRING THE KIDS!
What will you be doing?
- Moving boxes and furniture between new spaces/classes for staff for 2026
- Sanding, cleaning and oiling the decking
- We’ll keep you fuelled with some brekkie burgers and cold drinks
RSVP here if you can make it! Your help is enormously appreciated in completing this final project for 2025. Thank you!
How to apply
Make an enquiry