Horizon Partners
Through our Horizon Partners program, we invite values-aligned organisations to help establish Southern Skies Montessori—a fee-free school supporting young people to reconnect with learning, rebuild confidence, and move forward with hope.
Become a Horizon Partner
Thank you for supporting Southern Skies Montessori. Every contribution helps us create a fee-free Montessori Special Assistance School for young people who need a different pathway to success.
Why This Matters
Not every young person thrives in a traditional school environment.
Some need:
time
trust
a calm and supportive space
Southern Skies Montessori is being created for these young people—those who need a different pathway to re-engage with learning and rediscover their sense of belonging.
Join Us
We invite a small number of organisations to join us as Southern Skies Horizon Partners—a founding group committed to creating new possibilities for young people.
Together, these partners form our Horizon Circle—a community of support, belief, and shared purpose.
Why Partner With Us
Align your organisation with a high-impact local initiative
Demonstrate commitment to youth wellbeing and education
Be recognised as a founding partner in a unique model
What Your Support Makes Possible
It takes approximately $12,000 to create one student place in our first classroom.
Your support contributes to:
learning materials
classroom setup
wellbeing and regulation spaces
staff preparation and program delivery
Partnership Levels
Lead Partners: Major founding contribution → Helps establish the first learning environment
Founding Partners: Core support → Helps create student places
Community Partners: Local support → Helps provide materials and resources
** See our Case for Support for more details!
What Partners Receive
As a Horizon Partner, you will be:
Recognised on our website
Featured in launch communications
Acknowledged at our opening event
Offered ongoing partnership opportunities
The Horizon Circle
Our partners are not simply supporters.
They are part of the founding story of Southern Skies Montessori - helping create a place where young people feel safe, capable, and ready to learn.