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.
Joseph Pearce 2025 Australian Tour
We thank Joseph Pearce for his recent speaking tour of Australia.
Click here for videos of his talks in Sydney.
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:
History and Western Civilisation Scholarship
Maths, Science and Technology Scholarship
Literature, Great works, Language and Expression Scholarship
Find out more by clicking below or calling us on 02 9184 8840.
News
Joseph Pearce: Australian Heroes of Faith
Under the Southern Cross Weighting the blessings and consequences of immigration on a host nation and those who seek to enter it. Long after European adventurers had first sailed into the mystic West to discover the New World of the Americas, other intrepid European explorers sailed south to discover the newer world of Australia. The…
Hartford School Bus
The Hartford Bus services the Inner West from Strathfield to Daceyville. The route is determined through the needs of those families who are travelling on the bus. For all enquiries regarding our School Bus, please contact us on 02 9184 8840.
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…
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We’re currently looking to employ teachers of the highest calibre to join us in our mission to educate young men in mind, character and faith.
If you’re interested in a challenging fulfilling career move, please get in touch.
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