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Ramsay-Campion Great Books Podcast
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…
The Virtue of Traditional Education
Hartford’s Chair, Tim Mitchell, and CEO, Michael Mendieta, had the pleasure of hearing visiting UK educator, Katharine Birbalsingh, last weekend. Katharine studied Philosophy & Modern Languages at The University of Oxford and is now the Headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in Wembley, London. Her school is one of the most culturally and socio-economically diverse in…
Why We Sing
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…
What You Can Learn From The Chronicles Of Narnia
You and your children may be familiar with the English author C. S. Lewis’s beloved series, The Chronicles of Narnia. These books offer engaging stories for children and unveil universal truths they will remember for life. In 2023, Hartford students will study C. S. Lewis’s timeless works and ponder their truth and beauty. The following…
Parent Information Evening: 11 October
Date Tuesday 11 October 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 opportunity…
C. S. Lewis on the Western Tradition
What is “Old Western Culture”? In the video below Wes Callihan talks about how C. S. Lewis gave a speech when moved from Oxford to teach at Cambridge. He discussed how throughout Western history there have been many great moments and periods, but there was a shift in how we thought about history and culture…
Hartford Celebrates Local STEM Achievement
At Hartford College we applaud ground-breaking achievements in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). An education with a Liberal Arts emphasis adds meaning to the wonderful exploratory world of Science. Nearby University of New South Wales provides many examples and a wealth of inspiring career paths for our students. A recent break-through…
Hartford College Promo Video
We have a new promo video out now where Principal Frank Monagle says a few words about Hartford College. Keep an eye out in your local cinemas, you may just get a chance to see us on the big screen! Express your Interest to Enrolling your Son – Hartford College
Five Great Works in a Liberal Arts Education
Although there are many new liberal arts educational institutions emerging across Australia, many of us have not personally enjoyed such a course or curriculum. Martin Cothran, at Memoria Press (of which Hartford College will source some of its materials from) discusses the most important works to read in order to start your journey in a…
The Liberal Arts: Introduction
The Liberal Arts has an extensive history that finds its roots in the classical world of Greece and Rome and has been taught for many centuries until more recent times. Throughout history the aim of an education in the liberal arts was to form not only the mind, but the whole individual, by cultivating a…
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