Posts Tagged ‘liberal arts’
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.…
Read MoreModern 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…
Read MoreFriday’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.…
Read MoreFather 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…
Read MoreDr 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…
Read MoreHoly 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…
Read MoreMusic 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,…
Read MoreHartford 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…
Read MoreHartford 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! Play Video Express your Interest to Enrolling your Son – Hartford College
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