Erasmus Primary School was established in 1996 by the School of Philosophy Melbourne, a worldwide group of schools that offer courses in philosophy and self-development to adults. The first of these schools of philosophy (known as the School of Economic Science) was established in London in the 1930s, and a number have gone on to establish children's schools around the world – St James Schools London, Johannesburg and Durban John Scottus School Dublin John Colet School Sydney and Ficino School Auckland. All share the same guiding ethos, which acknowledges that every person shares the same universal essence and can grow to their full potential, given the right conditions.
As parents, we are understandably particular when selecting a school for our children; we naturally wish to provide the best possible schooling for our young and impressionable children. At Erasmus, we provide every individual child with a careful balance of challenges to help them strive and achieve. We have celebrations to share in each others' successes and stillness exercises to help bring out the very best, no matter the task or discipline. From a still point, launching into any activity draws on one's innate abilities, whether writing, singing, or throwing a javelin. This, in turn, can provide a sense of real self-confidence, steadiness, and resilience. These qualities are already naturally there in each child. It is our job to draw them out and allow them to shine.
The primary years are the time to lay a firm foundation for the adult of tomorrow, at the heart of all that we do at Erasmus Primary School, desire to provide each child with what they need to flourish and live a civilized and cultured life for society's good.
This means developing a caring, thoughtful, resilient, happy, realistic, and disciplined character. Through the provision of the finest materials, a rich and rigorous academic program, performing and fine arts, physical education, classical languages, philosophy, meditation, and service, we seek to empower each child to express their unique talents wholeheartedly with true self-confidence. Our focus is the cultivation of every aspect of the child's being – body, mind, heart, and spirit.
During these primary schooling years, with the help of a team of dedicated educators and support staff, together with a challenging academic focus, immersing the children in good material, good company, and a sense of community, a firm foundation is established which assists each child to navigate through to his or her secondary years and beyond.
