Hartford College is delighted to announce the establishment of its Chess Club, led by Dr Emma Wood. Chess, with its long and rich history, is one of the world’s most played games. The game inspires critical thinking, strategic thought, develops memory, cultivates patience and enhances problem-solving skills – not bad for a board game. Players…

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new philosophy teacher, Dr Emma Wood. As part of Hartford’s integrated approach, students study philosophy from years 5 to 12. Emma received her PhD in philosophy from Victoria University of Wellington in 2015. Her PhD thesis was a defence of moral realism against the most recent moral…

Developing virtue in our students is a key objective at Hartford College. Professor Larry Arnn, of Hillsdale College, Michigan, USA, speaks on how Aristotle taught that excellence in education, combined with the development of good habits, produced virtue. Given so much discussion now about declining learning standards amongst boys, we think Aristotle probably had it…

Dr Stephen McInerney, Member of Hartford’s Curriculum Committee, has launched a new podcast discussing the Great Books of Western Civilisation. Dr McInerney is a Senior Lecturer of Literature and Director of the Centre for the Study of Western Tradition at Campion College in Sydney. The podcast is a joint initiative between Campion College Australia and…

Music is an important part of a well-rounded education, and although there are many ways to express music, singing will be key at Hartford. There is something uniquely beautiful about singing. The human soul desires to sing. We sing to praise, we sing to celebrate special occasions and to entertain. Singing can be enjoyed at…