Paving a brighter path for educating boys
You want your son to have his talents noticed, to thrive at school, and to develop good character – so do we.
Today’s young men need a personal, holistic and inspiring education to become the best they can be for themselves and society.
That’s what we strive to deliver every day, with the support of our parents.
Hartford College offers a range of scholarships to students who demonstrate an aptitude for academic excellence, a commitment to extra-curricular activities, and appreciation of the Catholic ethos of the school.
Hartford offers the following scholarships in 2025:
History and Western Civilisation Scholarship
Maths, Science and Technology Scholarship
Literature, Great works, Language and Expression Scholarship
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Joseph Pearce Australian Tour 2025
Hartford College is proud to host Joseph Pearce in his first visit to Australia. His Australian tour will run from Monday 5 May through Monday 12 May 2025. Hartford College Sydney will host Joseph Pearce’s one and only tour of Australia. Raised in England, Joseph resides in the United States with his family. He is…
An evening with Dale Ahlquist
Mr Ahlquist captivated a full house with a witty, thought-provoking talk on the state of education in Australia and America, peppering his presentation with insightful quotes from the extraordinary foresight and writings of G.K. Chesterton. Ahlquist critiqued the modern educational focus on efficiency and standardised testing, contrasting it with Chesterton’s holistic vision that nurtures both…
Welcoming our new Deputy, Ms. Tracey Clarke
We are delighted to welcome Ms. Tracey Clarke as our new Deputy Principal at Hartford College. It is an honour to have her joining our team here at Hartford College. Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Hartford College. Her educational career spans 33 years of leadership in public, diocesan and independent schools.…
Modern Education – A Crisis Four Centuries in the Making
Andrew Kern – CIRCE Institute Modern Education – A Crisis Four Centuries in the Making Everyone is interested in education. From the grandmother doing Wordle on her couch to the bloke in the pub with his mates. With good reason. Today, if we get education wrong, it disaffects our children, their future and the…
Friday’s KPF, an Informative Evening on Social Media and Devices
It was wonderful to welcome parents to Hartford’s second Key Parent Function (KPF) on Friday, 3 November, to explore the topic, “The Harms of Social Media and Devices”, presented by Michael Mendieta. Michael delved into the development of the teen brain and shed light on the engineered technology underpinning social media, devices, and video games.…
Father and Son Adventure Camp
The Father and Son Camp, which ran from the 8th to the 9th of September, was a unique opportunity for fathers and sons to spend some time away, immersed in the beauty of the Hawkesbury Valley on the banks of the Grose River. The formalities started with dinner followed by an empowering fathers’ talk by…
Martin Luther King (28 August 1963) – 60 years on – Is the Dream Alive?
Written by Tim Mitchell, Chair Hartford College, 28 August 2023. Today marks 60 years since Martin Luther King spoke to the assembled crowd of 250,000 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. A remarkable, inspired speech, that has echoed around the World ever since. In the context of education, I wish to…
Dr Karen Bohlin – Education in Freedom and Virtue: Practical Wisdom for Parenting in the 21st Century
You are invited to a special key note presentation with Dr Karen Bohlin, presenting: “Education in Freedom and Virtue: Practical Wisdom for Parenting in the 21st Century.” Dr Karen Bohlin – recognised expert in character education and virtue ethics Senior scholar, Centre for Character and Social Responsibility, Boston University Director, Centre for Advancement of Ethics and…
Holy Week
Term 1 at Hartford College ended with the boys performing a dramatised reenactment of the events of Jesus’ passion to the Hartford Community. Under the guidance of our Year 5/6 teacher, Mrs Jenny Hoare, the boys practised and memorised their lines over several weeks and gave a first-class performance. The students experienced the holy events…
Music as a Liberating Art
At Hartford College, we recognise music is an essential liberal art. Teaching in the liberal arts tradition, music is central to character development, the recognition of beauty, the development of memory, and so much more. Music has a profound connection to mathematics and poetry, engaging our body, mind, and heart. Music permeates our daily lives,…
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