Erasmus School of Primary Education is a private, co-educational day school situated in Hawthorn, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The school was founded in 1996.
Name, emblem and motto
The name of the school derives from Desiderius Erasmus. He was a Dutch humanist and theologian.
The School emblem represents a shining star recognising the potential in each pupil.
The School motto is 'Lux Luceat Vestra' which means 'Let Your Light Shine'. Pupils are encouraged to step over their limits and to realise their true spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical potential.
Spirtiual and philosophical basis of school
The school presents the principles of spiritual knowledge drawn from the Holy Vedic tradition and the Philosophy of "Advaita" (meaning "non-duality"). The school also upholds the Christian traditions, which have shaped the Western culture to which we belong. Scripture studies in the school focus on the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads.
History
The Erasmus School is inspired by the work of the School of Practical Philosophy which is directly affiliated with the London School of Economic Science, the founders of the St. James Independent Schools in London in 1975. The School of Philosophy offers courses in practical philosophy based on the great teachings of past and present and examines how these teachings can help students to realise their own potential and to understand their own nature.
Concern about declining standards and the breakdown of discipline in schools prompted parents in the School of Philosophy to seek an education which would bring out the finest qualities in their children. In 1995 it was decided to open a primary school. It would be staffed by teachers trained in the philosophy and would be open to all interested parents from both the School of Philosophy and the wider community. The school opened in January 1996.
The Erasmus School is modelled after the St. James Independent Schools, London and is associated with other similar schools in Dublin, New York, Leeds, Sydney, Auckland, Johannesburg and Trinidad.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes studies of:
*English
*Sanskrit
*Latin
*Mathematics
*Science
*Geography
*Physical Education
*Dance
*Philosophy
*Music
*Art
*History
*Scripture Study
Houses
*Paterson (Blue)
*Phillip (Red)
*McKillop (Yellow)
Co-curricular
Sport
The school has a Physical Education and Sports Program. It competes in district Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and Tennis competitions.
Camping
The outdoor camping programme provides challenging activities and team building experiences in the great Australian outdoors. Children participate over a three year programme in horse riding, archery, canoeing, bushwalking, environmental studies, bush cooking, orienteering and abseiling.
Drama
A highlight of the school calendar are the annual school plays / productions, providing the children with an opportunity to express themselves on stage.
The school community comes together to support these celebrations of the children's creative spirits.
Productions are often based on classical works and have included in the past Mozart's The Magic Flute, a variety of Shakespeare's plays, and the great Indian epic Ramayana.
Music
In addition to the daily singing in assembly and the music lessons, Erasmus offers after-school music activities. These include Choristers, Ensemble and Recorder Consort groups. These groups also have the opportunity to perform in concerts and Eisteddfods on a regular basis. Instrumental tuition in violin, piano and flute is also available.
Headmasters of Erasmus
*1996 - Incumbent Mr Jonathan Tickner, B.Ed.
Name, emblem and motto
The name of the school derives from Desiderius Erasmus. He was a Dutch humanist and theologian.
The School emblem represents a shining star recognising the potential in each pupil.
The School motto is 'Lux Luceat Vestra' which means 'Let Your Light Shine'. Pupils are encouraged to step over their limits and to realise their true spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical potential.
Spirtiual and philosophical basis of school
The school presents the principles of spiritual knowledge drawn from the Holy Vedic tradition and the Philosophy of "Advaita" (meaning "non-duality"). The school also upholds the Christian traditions, which have shaped the Western culture to which we belong. Scripture studies in the school focus on the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads.
History
The Erasmus School is inspired by the work of the School of Practical Philosophy which is directly affiliated with the London School of Economic Science, the founders of the St. James Independent Schools in London in 1975. The School of Philosophy offers courses in practical philosophy based on the great teachings of past and present and examines how these teachings can help students to realise their own potential and to understand their own nature.
Concern about declining standards and the breakdown of discipline in schools prompted parents in the School of Philosophy to seek an education which would bring out the finest qualities in their children. In 1995 it was decided to open a primary school. It would be staffed by teachers trained in the philosophy and would be open to all interested parents from both the School of Philosophy and the wider community. The school opened in January 1996.
The Erasmus School is modelled after the St. James Independent Schools, London and is associated with other similar schools in Dublin, New York, Leeds, Sydney, Auckland, Johannesburg and Trinidad.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes studies of:
*English
*Sanskrit
*Latin
*Mathematics
*Science
*Geography
*Physical Education
*Dance
*Philosophy
*Music
*Art
*History
*Scripture Study
Houses
*Paterson (Blue)
*Phillip (Red)
*McKillop (Yellow)
Co-curricular
Sport
The school has a Physical Education and Sports Program. It competes in district Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and Tennis competitions.
Camping
The outdoor camping programme provides challenging activities and team building experiences in the great Australian outdoors. Children participate over a three year programme in horse riding, archery, canoeing, bushwalking, environmental studies, bush cooking, orienteering and abseiling.
Drama
A highlight of the school calendar are the annual school plays / productions, providing the children with an opportunity to express themselves on stage.
The school community comes together to support these celebrations of the children's creative spirits.
Productions are often based on classical works and have included in the past Mozart's The Magic Flute, a variety of Shakespeare's plays, and the great Indian epic Ramayana.
Music
In addition to the daily singing in assembly and the music lessons, Erasmus offers after-school music activities. These include Choristers, Ensemble and Recorder Consort groups. These groups also have the opportunity to perform in concerts and Eisteddfods on a regular basis. Instrumental tuition in violin, piano and flute is also available.
Headmasters of Erasmus
*1996 - Incumbent Mr Jonathan Tickner, B.Ed.
"The British School" schools are located in many cities around the world. They follow the high quality British education system. They are affiliated to the University of Cambridge's International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year-olds. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, including progression to IB Diploma Programme, and equips them with skills for immediate employment. Cambridge IGCSE is one of the best recognised certifications by universities and employers worldwide. The British Schools are located throughout the world, for example, in Washington, Berlin, Tokyo, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Karachi, Beijing, Rio de Janeiro, etc. Superscript text
There is also a British School in many other cities. See below for a selection.
British Schools in England and Wales
Historically, a British School in England and Wales was a school originally established by the British and Foreign School Society to teach a non-sectarian education, often by nonconformist donations. By comparison, National Schools taught an Anglican education.
The British International Schools worldwide
Asia
* in Tokyo, Japan
* of Beijing, China
* British International School Shanghai, China
* , China
* in New Delhi, India
* The British School, Panchkula at Panchkula (Chandigarh), India
* at Chennai, India
* in Karachi, Pakistan
* in Karachi, Pakistan
* , Phuket, Thailand
* , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
* at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
* , Saudi Arabia
* , Saudi Arabia
* of Kuwait
* British International School, Jakarta, Indonesia
* in Colombo, Sri Lanka
* , Philippines
* , Cavite, Philippines
* , Cavite, Philippines
* of Bahrain
* , Tehran, Iran
* , Sri Lanka
* , Vietnam
Europe
* in Berlin, Germany
* in Budapest, Hungary
* , Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
* at Bern, Switzerland
* of Paris, France
* at Rome, Italy
* of Barcelona, Spain
* of Madrid, Spain
* in Gran Canaria, Spain
* in Voorschoten , Netherlands
* of Amsterdam, Netherlands
* at Wotton-under-Edge, England
* British International School Moscow, Russia
* at Athens, Greece
* , Kiev, Ukraine
* of Brussels, Belgium
* at Warsaw, Poland
* British International School of Cracow, Poland
* of Stavanger in Norway
* , Prague, Czech Republic
* , Romania
* of Bucharest in Romania
* in Ljubljana, Slovenia
* , Porto, Portugal
* , Belgrade, Serbia
North America
* in Washington, USA
* in Boston, USA
* in Houston, USA
* in Chicago, USA
* of Charlotte, USA
*British International School of New York
Central America
* at San Jose, Costa Rica
* of San Salvador, El Salvador
South America
* at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
* at Quito, Ecuador
* at Montevideo, Uruguay
Africa
* of Lomé, Togo
* British International School in Cairo, Egypt
* in Cairo, Egypt
* , Egypt
* , Oman
* , Muscat, Oman
* , Lagos, Nigeria
There is also a British School in many other cities. See below for a selection.
British Schools in England and Wales
Historically, a British School in England and Wales was a school originally established by the British and Foreign School Society to teach a non-sectarian education, often by nonconformist donations. By comparison, National Schools taught an Anglican education.
The British International Schools worldwide
Asia
* in Tokyo, Japan
* of Beijing, China
* British International School Shanghai, China
* , China
* in New Delhi, India
* The British School, Panchkula at Panchkula (Chandigarh), India
* at Chennai, India
* in Karachi, Pakistan
* in Karachi, Pakistan
* , Phuket, Thailand
* , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
* at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
* , Saudi Arabia
* , Saudi Arabia
* of Kuwait
* British International School, Jakarta, Indonesia
* in Colombo, Sri Lanka
* , Philippines
* , Cavite, Philippines
* , Cavite, Philippines
* of Bahrain
* , Tehran, Iran
* , Sri Lanka
* , Vietnam
Europe
* in Berlin, Germany
* in Budapest, Hungary
* , Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
* at Bern, Switzerland
* of Paris, France
* at Rome, Italy
* of Barcelona, Spain
* of Madrid, Spain
* in Gran Canaria, Spain
* in Voorschoten , Netherlands
* of Amsterdam, Netherlands
* at Wotton-under-Edge, England
* British International School Moscow, Russia
* at Athens, Greece
* , Kiev, Ukraine
* of Brussels, Belgium
* at Warsaw, Poland
* British International School of Cracow, Poland
* of Stavanger in Norway
* , Prague, Czech Republic
* , Romania
* of Bucharest in Romania
* in Ljubljana, Slovenia
* , Porto, Portugal
* , Belgrade, Serbia
North America
* in Washington, USA
* in Boston, USA
* in Houston, USA
* in Chicago, USA
* of Charlotte, USA
*British International School of New York
Central America
* at San Jose, Costa Rica
* of San Salvador, El Salvador
South America
* at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
* at Quito, Ecuador
* at Montevideo, Uruguay
Africa
* of Lomé, Togo
* British International School in Cairo, Egypt
* in Cairo, Egypt
* , Egypt
* , Oman
* , Muscat, Oman
* , Lagos, Nigeria
Laurence John Bamford (October 27, 1947 - December, 2005) was a popular British Numismatist and keen music fan also known as the 'smartly dressed tramp'. Laurie has notability in that he was a pioneer in popularising the hobby of coin collecting in the UK and, as such, was well known to many dealers and collectors alike.
He was educated at Trinity School of John Whitgift in Croydon, London. His interest in coins started at a very early age (around 12 or 13). His fascination for old bronze and copper pennies started when he went on a family holiday to Herne Bay and was captivated by the coins in the amusement arcade machines situated on the sea front. As far back as 1961, Laurie attended the Sunday morning coin market in East London in Cutler Street along with colleague, Hiram Brown
By 1966 Laurie had established himself as one of the Cutler Street collectors alongside Ted Swift, Ted Barhard, Eva Hardy, Jim Hardiman Sr, Ken Lovell, James Leonard and the poet David Nash.
He worked as a Computer Programmer for Prudential Assurance (now Prudential plc) where he was one of the very early users of the programming language COBOL. He worked for the 'Pru' as it was more commonly known for just over eight years. He left to become a full-time coin dealer, at the same time adding to his collection of Victorian Pennies from such dealers as James Leonard, an Australian-born dealer who lived near him in Streatham, London. He also augmented his collection from the coin dealers Stewart Ward based in Bond Street, London.
In 1982, Laurie teamed up with Graeme and Linda Monk to establish Croydon Coin Auctions with the business making its first sale on March 4, 1983. Between them, they ran 196 auctions in total over a 22 year period.
Bamford was also a member of MENSA and was keen on the art of magic. His other passions in life, apart from pennies, were music and beer. He held responsibility for promoting music concerts at the Gun Tavern in Croydon, Surrey featuring such artists as 'Tatty Ollity' and 'Bill Posters will be Band' formed in 1983 which was a jazz vaudeville offspring of the famous Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band for whom he was publicity manager.
He was the unofficial booker for the band called Ivor Biggun headed by Doc Cox and the Vulgar Band, often appearing as vocalist (although he preferred the term heckler). He was also a regular at The Cartoon which was Croydon's main venue for new bands yet to sign for a new record label. His musical tastes also extended to classical, in particular Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado. He was a diabetic.
Bamford was considered the bulwark of the main collectors, despite working in a narrow field of numismatics but he must be considered important just for that. Therefore his place in the hall of fame derives from this originality. He has been accredited with suggesting that the reason the English sixpence, a small silver coin, was nicknamed a 'simon' was because of the famous 17th century engraver at the London Mint, Thomas Simon.
Bamford died suddenly from a heart attack in December 2005. He was founder member of the Croydon Real Ale Preservation Society which held a 'session' in his honour after his death in December 2005. He leaves behind his brother Richard and his nephews and nieces.
His coin collection was sold on 20 June 2006 at Dix, Noonan and Webb auctions in London. It contained an extensive collection of rare Victorian pennies dated 1860 to 1894 (his specialist collecting arena).
He was educated at Trinity School of John Whitgift in Croydon, London. His interest in coins started at a very early age (around 12 or 13). His fascination for old bronze and copper pennies started when he went on a family holiday to Herne Bay and was captivated by the coins in the amusement arcade machines situated on the sea front. As far back as 1961, Laurie attended the Sunday morning coin market in East London in Cutler Street along with colleague, Hiram Brown
By 1966 Laurie had established himself as one of the Cutler Street collectors alongside Ted Swift, Ted Barhard, Eva Hardy, Jim Hardiman Sr, Ken Lovell, James Leonard and the poet David Nash.
He worked as a Computer Programmer for Prudential Assurance (now Prudential plc) where he was one of the very early users of the programming language COBOL. He worked for the 'Pru' as it was more commonly known for just over eight years. He left to become a full-time coin dealer, at the same time adding to his collection of Victorian Pennies from such dealers as James Leonard, an Australian-born dealer who lived near him in Streatham, London. He also augmented his collection from the coin dealers Stewart Ward based in Bond Street, London.
In 1982, Laurie teamed up with Graeme and Linda Monk to establish Croydon Coin Auctions with the business making its first sale on March 4, 1983. Between them, they ran 196 auctions in total over a 22 year period.
Bamford was also a member of MENSA and was keen on the art of magic. His other passions in life, apart from pennies, were music and beer. He held responsibility for promoting music concerts at the Gun Tavern in Croydon, Surrey featuring such artists as 'Tatty Ollity' and 'Bill Posters will be Band' formed in 1983 which was a jazz vaudeville offspring of the famous Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band for whom he was publicity manager.
He was the unofficial booker for the band called Ivor Biggun headed by Doc Cox and the Vulgar Band, often appearing as vocalist (although he preferred the term heckler). He was also a regular at The Cartoon which was Croydon's main venue for new bands yet to sign for a new record label. His musical tastes also extended to classical, in particular Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado. He was a diabetic.
Bamford was considered the bulwark of the main collectors, despite working in a narrow field of numismatics but he must be considered important just for that. Therefore his place in the hall of fame derives from this originality. He has been accredited with suggesting that the reason the English sixpence, a small silver coin, was nicknamed a 'simon' was because of the famous 17th century engraver at the London Mint, Thomas Simon.
Bamford died suddenly from a heart attack in December 2005. He was founder member of the Croydon Real Ale Preservation Society which held a 'session' in his honour after his death in December 2005. He leaves behind his brother Richard and his nephews and nieces.
His coin collection was sold on 20 June 2006 at Dix, Noonan and Webb auctions in London. It contained an extensive collection of rare Victorian pennies dated 1860 to 1894 (his specialist collecting arena).
;Mint Popping
Mint Popping
Originally started in Freshers week 2007 by an elite group of university memebers; Stevo, Kiwi, Teeps, Big D, Si Man the Man Man and Irish. It is a Drinking game involving a pack of mints and a mint. For university purposes it is classed as an extreme version of tiddlywinks so that it can be turned into a society. Status: currently pending.
The Game
The game proceeds in a clockwise order with each popper attempting to land a mint, which will have been popped from one of the dyslexia and dyspraxia mint tins, inside one of the many bottles of rosé wine which will be placed around the tin.
Each popper has only one attempt to land the mint inside one of the bottles.
If the popper is successful and the mint lands inside the bottle of rosé, the owner of said bottle must down the contents.
Evolution
A problem was discovered by the founding members of the Brunel Poppers that when popping indoors, there is a very large chance of the mint hitting the ceiling and therefore diverting the course of the mint from the desired bottle. The game has since adapted adding a new, exciting concepts with even more exciting consequences.
The New Popping Game
The game proceeds in a clockwise motion as before, the technique for the pop also remains constant, however, the mint is now replaced by a 5 pence piece that will be supplied by the treasurer at the event.
The alcohol has also changed due to poor UBS funding, due to this the bottles of rose have been replaced with pints of choice e.g lager, cider, snakebite.
The 5 pence piece will be popped and the popper will endeavor to land the 5 pence piece in one of the pints much in the same way as with the mints.
The 5pence popping game however offers and extra dimension. As the possibility of landing the 5pence in the pints has increased, the penalty has decreased to a mere two fingers.
Saying that, if the popper can correctly predict which side of the coin is facing downwards in the pint i.e. when the glass is held in the air, the side of the coin that can be seen, the remainder of the pint must be consumed by its owner.
Bonus Round
Where premises permit, and at certain times of the hour, a full pint of "Slush Puppy" multiple coloured surprise shall be placed on the table. If the "Popper" lands the projectile in use, be it mint or 5p coin, the "Popper" will drink from said vessel until time of "Brain Freeze". The specifics relating to time are as follows:
1 - 15 minutes past the hour: cup is IN play.
16 - 30 minutes past the hour: cup is NOT in play
31 - 45 minutes past the hour: cup is IN play
46 - 00 minutes past the hour: cup is NOT in Play
If the cup has not been emptied by the expiration of an hour, the "Poppers" will each take it in turns to attempt the "Brain Freeze" phenomenon.
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Mint Popping
Originally started in Freshers week 2007 by an elite group of university memebers; Stevo, Kiwi, Teeps, Big D, Si Man the Man Man and Irish. It is a Drinking game involving a pack of mints and a mint. For university purposes it is classed as an extreme version of tiddlywinks so that it can be turned into a society. Status: currently pending.
The Game
The game proceeds in a clockwise order with each popper attempting to land a mint, which will have been popped from one of the dyslexia and dyspraxia mint tins, inside one of the many bottles of rosé wine which will be placed around the tin.
Each popper has only one attempt to land the mint inside one of the bottles.
If the popper is successful and the mint lands inside the bottle of rosé, the owner of said bottle must down the contents.
Evolution
A problem was discovered by the founding members of the Brunel Poppers that when popping indoors, there is a very large chance of the mint hitting the ceiling and therefore diverting the course of the mint from the desired bottle. The game has since adapted adding a new, exciting concepts with even more exciting consequences.
The New Popping Game
The game proceeds in a clockwise motion as before, the technique for the pop also remains constant, however, the mint is now replaced by a 5 pence piece that will be supplied by the treasurer at the event.
The alcohol has also changed due to poor UBS funding, due to this the bottles of rose have been replaced with pints of choice e.g lager, cider, snakebite.
The 5 pence piece will be popped and the popper will endeavor to land the 5 pence piece in one of the pints much in the same way as with the mints.
The 5pence popping game however offers and extra dimension. As the possibility of landing the 5pence in the pints has increased, the penalty has decreased to a mere two fingers.
Saying that, if the popper can correctly predict which side of the coin is facing downwards in the pint i.e. when the glass is held in the air, the side of the coin that can be seen, the remainder of the pint must be consumed by its owner.
Bonus Round
Where premises permit, and at certain times of the hour, a full pint of "Slush Puppy" multiple coloured surprise shall be placed on the table. If the "Popper" lands the projectile in use, be it mint or 5p coin, the "Popper" will drink from said vessel until time of "Brain Freeze". The specifics relating to time are as follows:
1 - 15 minutes past the hour: cup is IN play.
16 - 30 minutes past the hour: cup is NOT in play
31 - 45 minutes past the hour: cup is IN play
46 - 00 minutes past the hour: cup is NOT in Play
If the cup has not been emptied by the expiration of an hour, the "Poppers" will each take it in turns to attempt the "Brain Freeze" phenomenon.
Website