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When: Thursday, 7 July & Wednesday, 13 July
Time: 9am to 2pm
Where: Hartford College, 33 Banks Ave, Daceyville
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"Hartford College fosters amazing kindness in it’s students. The school truly embraces the entire child; academically, socially and spiritually. My son has been so lucky to have such a supportive environment."
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When: Tuesday, 24 May
Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Hartford College, 33 Banks Ave, Daceyville
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Guiding boys
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A pioneering independent Catholic boys school for Years 5 to 12 where parents and teachers come together to instil knowledge, faith, strength, and excellence in tomorrow’s young men.

Now taking applications for Year 5, 6 and 7 - 2023.
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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.

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Try Hartford Day! A Good Use of the Upcoming School Holidays

Hartford College will be running two “Try Hartford Days” these upcoming school holidays. Thursday 7th and Wednesday 13th of July, both from 9am to 2pm. The day invites parents to drop off their son at Hartford College, allowing their son to enjoy Hartford student experience! “Try Hartford Day” will include fun activities including: Sport Trivia…

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Hartford Pioneers in New Liberal Arts School Curriculum

Hartford College, Australia’s first Catholic Liberal Arts Highschool for boys (based in Sydney’s Daceyville), invited over 30 thought leaders in education to participate in Hartford’s Liberal Arts Symposium over the weekend (Saturday, 7 May). The Symposium welcomed speakers and guests including Dr Kevin Donnelly AM, Dr Robert Carver, Dr Andrew Mullins and many others. Some…

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Parent Information Evening, Tuesday 24 May 2022

Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022 Time: 7 pm Address: Hartford College, 33 Banks Ave, Daceyville Come and learn more about Hartford College. With a strong mentoring program, and a focus on the Liberal Arts in the Western Tradition, Hartford College is the first of its kind in Australia. The information evening will provide parents an…

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Express your Interest to Enrolling your Son

Thanks for considering Hartford College for your son’s education. Choosing the best school for your child is an important decision that will have a lasting influence on his life and well-being. By registering an interest in our school, you’ll be invited to learn more about our learning philosophy, our teachers, our curriculum and how we…

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Parents are the Primary Educators

At Hartford College, we believe first and foremost that parents are the primary educators.   Hartford College works with parents to complement their son’s learning and overall development – especially in academic excellence, character and faith.   We do this via our highly regarded mentoring program, which sees students receive a mentor.   Parents meet…

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Year 5 – Get a head start on high school

We are seeing a growing trend of enrolling boys at their next school in Year 5… not Year 7. Why is this trend emerging? What is the benefit of enrolling boys early? Read on to see why parents and their boys are experiencing the benefits of enrolling in Year 5 . . .

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Gamification and Education- More than just fun and games

In this article, Hartford College Deputy Headmaster, Ian Mejia, explains the critical ingredients required for the effective use of gamification in improving student engagement and learning outcomes.

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Headmaster’s Update – September

As we move into the last quarter of the year there is plenty happening at 33 Banks Avenue Daceyville.

Father And Son Are Doing Push Ups In The Gym. Parenthood Relationship. Sporty Family Concept. Active Lifestyle. Triceps Exercise. Holiday Leisure. Working Out Together. Fitness Day.

Hartford College – Sport for Life

Hartford College embraces Sport for Life – a longer-term view of active wellness than that adopted by the vast majority of schools.  Sport for Life taps into each individual boy’s innate desire for active skills.

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10 Great Parenting Tips for Educating Children

Andrew Mullins is the Author of Parenting for Character (2005) Finch Publishing. Through his extensive experience as a School Principal, where he regularly counsels parents, he has distilled his wisdom into a short article for CathFamily. The following is an excerpt.

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Why choose Hartford College?

Our educational model, ethos and approach are the perfect fit for aspirational parents and hardworking boys.

Holistic approach

We take a holistic approach to education – one that integrates the pursuit of academic excellence with lessons in human virtue.

Personal attention

By keeping our classroom numbers small and providing one-on-one mentoring, we ensure that each boy is known, nurtured and valued.

Catholic ethos

Our Catholic beliefs and values inform our curriculum and are lived day to day through the example of our staff and support of our school chaplain.

Parental collaboration

Parent support and input is key to our educational model. It’s crucial for us to work together so that we can guide your son to academic and life success.

Character development

Becoming a kind, resilient, confident young man is just as important as results. We build curiosity, motivation and fine moral character.

Academic pioneering

We use modern teaching methods and innovative digital technologies to deliver a strong liberal arts curriculum.

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Dr Tim Hawkes OAM

Educator, Author & Leadership Consultant

As an educator, I'm always excited when parents engage with the schooling of their children. Research suggests parental interest in education is one of the best predictors of learning success in children.

The Hartford College initiative is an exciting example of parental collaboration and commitment to educational excellence. It deserves to flourish and all the more so given that character development and faith advancement lie at the centre of its educational offering. Dr Tim Hawkes OAMI wish Hartford College every success.

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Professor Renée Köhler-Ryan

Head of School of Philosophy and Theology

It is becoming increasingly evident that the liberal arts are the best preparation for a child’s life, no matter what challenges he may face in the future. Hartford boys will emerge from their education knowing their cultural roots and having developed imaginative ways to address problems and issues in contemporary society. The education promises to be as rich and engaging as it is rigorous and sound. The College will contribute generations of virtuous young men capable of transforming the world in their daily Christian lives.

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Hon John Anderson AO FTSE

Chair of the Crawford Fund

I am genuinely interested in Hartford College as a place in which real and high-quality investment is made in the pastoral, mental and physical development of Australian boys, and I sincerely believe it is needed. Our children, and particularly our boys, are unquestionably the victims of the ‘culture wars‘ that now rage in our society, and the raw statistics confirm the price they are paying.

The levels of anxiety, depression and self-harm amongst our young people are unprecedented and worrying. It is beyond important that every effort is made to nurture the men of tomorrow, for their sakes and the very future of our cherished freedoms in this land of opportunity.

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Are you passionate about educating greatness?

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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