Address: 1503 Geelong Road, Mount Clear VIC
Principal/s: Ethan Corfee
Phone: 0353302266
Website: http://www.emtclear.catholic.edu.au/
Governing Authority: DOBCEL
As one of the most recent Catholic primary schools in the Diocese of Ballarat, established in 2008, Emmaus has developed a genuine passion for a 'futures oriented' mode of education for the children in the broader Mt Clear, Mt Helen and Buninyong communities. Our vision, 'We are the Authors of Our Own Future' was a quote from Prof James Conroy which captures our belief in a personalised approach to learning for all students. We have also adopted 3 of Prof David Hargreaves Gateways to Personalised Learning, the Creative us of Personnel, the Creative use of Space and the Creative Use of Digital Technology; all 3 aimed at supporting a rich and rigorous pedagogy.
The name 'Emmaus Catholic Primary School' is taken from the scripture passage in Luke, The Road to Emmaus. It allows us to reflect on our own faith stories, particularly in the context of journey. It encourages us to reflect on how we will continue to share the story of Jesus with our children and it frees us to realise that there will always be times of uncertainty, joy, confusion or even frustration in our own time together.
Like the disciples, we too, will walk with Jesus to create a school that is known in the Ballarat region for its care of children, its quality educational programs and its capacity to live Christian kindness in its day-to-day dealings with others; a school of faith, hope and love.