Potential new school at Brooklyn Park site

Posted Jan 25, 2017 in News

Emmaus Christian College officially announced their intention to establish a second campus at 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park, adjacent to Adelaide West Uniting Church, the Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, Adelaide College of Divinity (ACD) and the Adelaide Theological Library (ATL). The announcement was made by Prinicipal Andrew Linke to a gathering of Emmaus staff at Adelaide West Uniting Church this morning.

Uniting College Principal Rev Prof Andrew Dutney also gathered staff from Uniting College, ACD and the ATL to announce the news that Emmaus Christian College were proposing a second campus on the site.

After the official announcements were made, Emmaus staff were invited to tour the existing site, led by representatives from the Uniting College of Leadership and Theology and the Uniting Church (pictured).

As stated in a New Times article published in October 2016, the Uniting Church is currently planning a refurbishment of the southern section of the existing building.  The northern section of the site will no longer be required for College operations, leaving a surplus building facing Lipsett Terrace. The plan is for Emmaus Christian College to establish their campus on this part of the site.

The new Emmaus campus will mirror the same values, mission and vision of the South Plympton campus, but will function separately as an Early Learning to Year 6 College.

Emmaus will now embark on the process of satisfying Local, State and Federal Government approvals in order for the proposed campus to go ahead. It is hoped an Early Learning Centre will be established at the end of 2018, with a Reception to Year 6 College to be established in 2019, coinciding with Emmaus’ 40^th anniversary celebrations.

“The new Emmaus Christian College campus site will form part of a wider western community hub, incorporating the College, ministry and parent services, a vibrant Adelaide West Uniting Church community, and the Uniting College of Leadership & Theology,” says Emmaus Principal Andrew Linke.

“As symbolised by our College name ‘Emmaus’ [Luke 24], our intention is for every member of our growing school community to have a personal and profound encounter with their risen Lord and Saviour, and base their life and career impact on his teachings.”

Further information about the Brooklyn Park refurbishment will continue to be provided in New Times, in UC e-News and on the Uniting Church SA website.

The Emmaus Christian College Facebook page provided an update about this development, which can be read here. The photos with this article is courtesy of the Facebook page. For further updates on the proposed Emmaus campus, please visit the Emmaus Christian College website.

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