We are most excited to bring you the news that the Montessori Australia Foundation has commissioned a book to commemorate the 2013 Centenary of Montessori in Australia. The book "Montessori The Australian Story" is written by Dr Susan Feez as lasting testament to our long history in this country. Susan is the chair of our Montessori Research Committee, an author and lecturer at the University of New England.

The book will be officially launched in Adelaide on Wednesday October 16th after the de Lissa Oration at the University of South Australia. Join Christine Harrison, President of the Montessori Australia Foundation and author Dr Susan Feez at this event in the Amy Wheaton Building, Magill Campus from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Susan delivers an oration on "Lillian de Lissa and Maria Montessori: Their legacy and promise for the future of South Australia's children".