john scottus primary school
Our Ethos Our school is named after John Scottus Eriugena, the Platonist
philosopher, theologian and poet of Ireland’s Golden Age. Our values are
inspired by a common thread, or perennial philosophy, found in the great
traditions of East and West. We are a multi denominational school, inspired by
the works of Plato, Christianity and Advaita (non dual) Vedanta philosophy. We
see spirituality as the true essence of every human being and we welcome those
of all faiths and those of none. OUR MOTTO ‘Laetus Impraesens’ – Delight in the
Present Our motto (borrowed from the renaissance Florentine philosopher Marsilio
Ficino) expresses the importance we attribute to being fully present and
connected in every moment. At John Scottus, we emphasise the regular practice of
meditation and mindfulness which strengthens focus, enhances awareness and
connects the student to a sense of quiet presence whether in stillness or in
activity. We see this as an essential tool for living a fulfilled life. OUR
VISION Our vision is to be a rich learning environment that enhances students
lives and the lives of our wider community and society. Supporting our vision
are 5 core values which we believe help to set a strong foundation for a
meaningful life – unity, spirituality, the spirit of enquiry, service and love.
OUR MISSION Our mission is for John Scottus to be an inspiring centre of
learning that invites our students, parents, teachers and broader society to
come to know their true Self. We aim for our students to flourish personally and
academically. We encourage our students to discover and develop their unique
gifts so they can contribute creatively to the world around them.
