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'''Amy Rowntree''' (13 July, 1885 – 4 March, 1962) was a Tasmanian educationist who introduced kindergarten techniques to Tasmania.
'''Amy Rowntree''' [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (13 July, 1885 – 4 March, 1962) was a Tasmanian educationist who introduced kindergarten techniques to Tasmania.


== Life ==
== Life ==
Rowntree was born in the Tasmanian capital of [[Hobart]].<ref name=madrb/> Her parents were Ann Maria (born Fearnley) and Francis Rowntree who was an engineer. She was one of eight children and her brother [[Edward Fearnley Rowntree]] was a notable pilot and engineer.<ref name=brother>{{Citation |last=Lupton |first=Roger |title=Edward Fearnley (Ted) Rowntree (1894–1966) |work=Australian Dictionary of Biography |url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowntree-edward-fearnley-ted-11576 |access-date=2024-04-30 |place=Canberra |publisher=National Centre of Biography, Australian National University |language=en}}</ref>
Rowntree was born in the Tasmanian capital of [[Hobart]].<ref name=madrb/> Her parents were Ann Maria (born Fearnley) and Francis Rowntree who was an engineer. She was one of eight children and her brother [[Edward Fearnley Rowntree]] was a notable pilot and engineer.<ref name=brother>{{Citation |last=Lupton |first=Roger |title=Edward Fearnley (Ted) Rowntree (1894–1966) |work=Australian Dictionary of Biography |url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowntree-edward-fearnley-ted-11576 |access-date=2024-04-30 |place=Canberra |publisher=National Centre of Biography, Australian National University |language=en}}</ref>


In 1912, the New South Wales government had sent [[Martha Simpson]] to Europe to learn about the [[Montessori Method]] of education from [[Maria Montessori|Dr. Montessori]].<ref name=simp>{{cite news |date=20 August 1913 |title=TEACHING IN MANY LANDS. |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15443893 |accessdate=11 February 2017 |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |page=7 |via=National Library of Australia |issue=23,591}}</ref> These principles were practiced at the demonstration school<ref name=oww>{{cite news |date=14 November 1914 |title=OUR WOMEN WORKERS |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article105469907 |accessdate=12 February 2017 |newspaper=[[The Daily Herald (Adelaide)|The Daily Herald]] |location=Adelaide |page=11 |via=National Library of Australia |volume=5 |issue=1450}}</ref> and in 1912 to 1913 Rowntree was at Teachers' College, Sydney learning from Simpson.<ref name=madrb/>
In 1912, the New South Wales government had sent [[Martha Simpson]] to Europe to learn about the [[Montessori Method]] of education from [[Maria Montessori]].<ref name=simp>{{cite news |date=20 August 1913 |title=TEACHING IN MANY LANDS. |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15443893 |accessdate=11 February 2017 |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |page=7 |via=National Library of Australia |issue=23,591}}</ref> These principles were practiced at the demonstration school<ref name=oww>{{cite news |date=14 November 1914 |title=OUR WOMEN WORKERS |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article105469907 |accessdate=12 February 2017 |newspaper=[[The Daily Herald (Adelaide)|The Daily Herald]] |location=Adelaide |page=11 |via=National Library of Australia |volume=5 |issue=1450}}</ref> and in 1912 to 1913 Rowntree was at Teachers' College, Sydney learning from Simpson.<ref name=madrb/>


The Elizabeth Street Practising School was in Tasmania and in 1919 she became the "mistress of method" of the school looking after infant teaching and Tasmania's first Inspector of Infant Schools.<ref name=madrb/> In the same year she graduated from the [[University of Tasmania]] and two years later she was awarded a masters degree. Rowntree was a ole model for aspiring professional women. She said that she gave up some the "joys of womanhood" but she also experienced travel to Europe and North America as part of her career. She retired in 1945 and in 1949 she joined the [[Order of the British Empire]].<ref name="madrb" />
The ''Elizabeth Street Practising School'' was in Tasmania and in 1919 she became the "mistress of method" of the school looking after infant teaching and Tasmania's first Inspector of Infant Schools.<ref name=madrb/> In the same year she graduated from the [[University of Tasmania]] and two years later she was awarded a masters degree. Rowntree was a ole model for aspiring professional women. She said that she gave up some the "joys of womanhood" but she also experienced travel to Europe and North America as part of her career. She retired in 1945 and in 1949 she joined the [[Order of the British Empire]].<ref name="madrb" />


In returement she took an interest in local history and she wrote eight books. In 1957 the Nattyna Folk Museum opened and she and two of her sisters, Fearn and Milli were the main people who inspired its creation. Amy became ill in 1961 and after her death in 1962 her sister (and her illustrator) Fearn helped her last books to be published.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Premier and Cabinet - Amy Rowntree OBE |url=https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-policy-and-engagement/significant_tasmanian_women?a=231017 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=www.dpac.tas.gov.au}}</ref> Rowntree had died in [[Battery Point]] in 1962.<ref name=madrb>{{Citation |last=Rodwell |first=Grant |title=Amy Rowntree (1885–1962) |work=Australian Dictionary of Biography |url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowntree-amy-8289 |access-date=2024-04-30 |place=Canberra |publisher=National Centre of Biography, Australian National University |language=en}}</ref>
In returement she took an interest in local history and she wrote eight books. In 1957 the Nattyna Folk Museum opened and she and two of her sisters, Fearn and Milli were the main people who inspired its creation. Amy became ill in 1961 and after her death in 1962 her sister (and her illustrator) Fearn helped her last books to be published.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Premier and Cabinet - Amy Rowntree OBE |url=https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-policy-and-engagement/significant_tasmanian_women?a=231017 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=www.dpac.tas.gov.au}}</ref> Rowntree had died in [[Battery Point]] in 1962.<ref name=madrb>{{Citation |last=Rodwell |first=Grant |title=Amy Rowntree (1885–1962) |work=Australian Dictionary of Biography |url=https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowntree-amy-8289 |access-date=2024-04-30 |place=Canberra |publisher=National Centre of Biography, Australian National University |language=en}}</ref>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowntree-amy-8289 Biography at ADB]
* [http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/rowntree-amy-8289 Biography at ADB]

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Revision as of 12:11, 30 April 2024

Amy Rowntree
Born13 July, 1885
Hobart
Died4 March, 1962
Battery Point
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)teacher and educationalist
Known forintroduced kindergarten techniques to Tasmania

Amy Rowntree OBE (13 July, 1885 – 4 March, 1962) was a Tasmanian educationist who introduced kindergarten techniques to Tasmania.

Life

Rowntree was born in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart.[1] Her parents were Ann Maria (born Fearnley) and Francis Rowntree who was an engineer. She was one of eight children and her brother Edward Fearnley Rowntree was a notable pilot and engineer.[2]

In 1912, the New South Wales government had sent Martha Simpson to Europe to learn about the Montessori Method of education from Maria Montessori.[3] These principles were practiced at the demonstration school[4] and in 1912 to 1913 Rowntree was at Teachers' College, Sydney learning from Simpson.[1]

The Elizabeth Street Practising School was in Tasmania and in 1919 she became the "mistress of method" of the school looking after infant teaching and Tasmania's first Inspector of Infant Schools.[1] In the same year she graduated from the University of Tasmania and two years later she was awarded a masters degree. Rowntree was a ole model for aspiring professional women. She said that she gave up some the "joys of womanhood" but she also experienced travel to Europe and North America as part of her career. She retired in 1945 and in 1949 she joined the Order of the British Empire.[1]

In returement she took an interest in local history and she wrote eight books. In 1957 the Nattyna Folk Museum opened and she and two of her sisters, Fearn and Milli were the main people who inspired its creation. Amy became ill in 1961 and after her death in 1962 her sister (and her illustrator) Fearn helped her last books to be published.[5] Rowntree had died in Battery Point in 1962.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Rodwell, Grant, "Amy Rowntree (1885–1962)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 2024-04-30
  2. ^ Lupton, Roger, "Edward Fearnley (Ted) Rowntree (1894–1966)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 2024-04-30
  3. ^ "TEACHING IN MANY LANDS". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 23, 591. 20 August 1913. p. 7. Retrieved 11 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "OUR WOMEN WORKERS". The Daily Herald. Vol. 5, no. 1450. Adelaide. 14 November 1914. p. 11. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Department of Premier and Cabinet - Amy Rowntree OBE". www.dpac.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-04-30.

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