UpSchool
A community resource from us to you!
Education is so much more than books and pencils, homework and study. Education is life, the experiences we share, the hurdles we overcome, the relationships we build and the lessons sometimes hard won. How we interact with the world, our peers and our parents are governed by what we learn in school as well as from the world around us.
Shared experiences, community
Packed with creative and fun ideas in health and self- awareness, kids activities, educational resources, school updates and support,
This free and growing resource is our way of sharing positive and inspiring messages that we feel will have a direct and positive impact within our community.
Something in here for all ages
Emerson a shining example for humanity
Teacher Tristan Hope says the world would be a better place if we could bottle and share the care and support shown by Emerson students and staff.
A parent’s perspective: Rosalyn J
Parent Rosalyn says enrolling both her children at Emerson School is one of the best decisions she and her husband have ever made in relation to their sons.
A culture of community
Teacher (and keen cricketer) Kevin Van Twest says the culture of community at Emerson enables everyone who comes to the school to feel welcome and valued.
From Principal Dancer to the classroom
Teacher Campbell McKenzie’s dance career spans three countries and many accolades, including becoming Principal Dancer with The Australian Ballet, the Scottish Ballet and The Royal Ballet at Covent Garden in London.
A parent’s perspective: Carmel W
Parent Carmel says finding Emerson for two of her sons and her kinship care child is the best thing since sliced bread. Read more about her family’s experience at the school.
Past student Judith K: many favourite memories
Past student Judith K relives some of her favourite memories at Emerson and shares a story about the time Hawthorn Football Club players visited the school for a clinic.
Finding self-confidence as an educator
From the moment Sandamini Munasinghe began working at Emerson, she discovered a sense of joy in what she does and now simply cannot imagine doing anything else.
The spark that defines a great drummer
Musician and drum teacher Ashley Davies says it is not what you play, but how you play it, and that feel is the spark that defines the great drummers.
Breaking down dance stereotypes
Street dance is at the core of how Carmen Yih approaches dance teaching and she shares her love of dance with the students at Emerson School.
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