Erasmus Primary School is an independent, non-denominational primary school that draws on some of the great philosophical traditions from around the world.
The school is devoted to providing the finest education for Prep through to Year 6 and is part of the worldwide group of Renaissance schools.
The first was established in London in the 1970s – St James Schools, London.
Since then, others have been established around the world – St James in Johannesburg and Durban; John Scottus School in Dublin; Trinidad Renaissance School; John Colet School, Sydney; Ficino School in Auckland; and Erasmus Primary School, established in 1996.
All of the Renaissance schools share the same guiding ethos which acknowledges that every person shares the same universal essence, and that given the right conditions, all have the
capacity to grow to their full potential.
At Erasmus, the bar is set high. The aim is excellence in every aspect.
When hitting a ball, the attention is focused on the point of connection of bat and ball; when learning in the classroom, the attention is focused on the teacher and the instruction being given; when eating, the attention is focused on the taste of the food; when in conversation, the attention is on the sound of the voice of the person speaking.
Every aspect of school life involves the power of attention as a pathway to excellence.
For example, Erasmus takes pride in the quality of the artwork produced by its students.
The simple practice of letting the mind fall quiet and allowing the attention to go to the point of the pen or brush opens the pathway for true creativity to flow.
Wellbeing is a priority for all schools. Erasmus adopts the concept of arete as virtue, incorporating the four Platonic virtues of wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance – these
form the foundation of the school’s wellbeing framework.
Combined with the capacity to fall still and quiet, the school finds that these four virtues provide all that is needed to assist its students to face whatever challenge is presented – be it academic, emotional, physical, or spiritual.
The primary years are the time to lay a firm foundation for the adults of tomorrow.
At the heart of all that the team does at Erasmus Primary School is the desire to provide each student with what he or she needs to flourish and live a civilised and cultured life for the good of society.
Call 9819 1266 or email office@erasmus.vic.edu.au for more information.
