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Guiding boys to great futures

A pioneering independent Catholic Liberal Arts school for boys

Hartford College is Australia's first Catholic Liberal Arts High School in the Western Tradition. It is an independent, Catholic boy's schools in Sydney where boys come to learn and leave as strong, virtuous young men. We can’t claim a long history; it’s our passion, values, teachers, and state-of-the-art facilities that set us apart.

10/09/2026

One week to go.

How do you raise a child who loves books in a world built to distract them? Associate Professor Johanna Harris joins us Thursday to talk through it - practical, hopeful ways to build a family reading habit that actually sticks.

📅 Thu 17 Sept · 6:00–8:00pm (talk at 6:30pm)
📍 Hartford College, 33 Banks Ave, Daceyville

RSVP: https://www.hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/events

08/09/2026

A special moment for our Hartford community 🙏

This week, we welcomed newly ordained priest Fr Stephen Howard to Hartford College and our students had the joy of receiving one of his very first priestly blessings.

We keep Fr Stephen in our prayers as he begins his priestly ministry.

06/09/2026

Join us at Hartford College for an evening with Associate Professor Johanna Harris as she explores how families can foster a genuine love of reading in an age of constant distraction.

“Honey for a Child’s Heart: Reading the Classics in an Age of Distraction”

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ Talk begins at 6:30pm
📍 Hartford College, 33 Banks Ave, Daceyville

Scan the QR code to register and secure your place.

03/09/2026

Science Week 2026!
What a fantastic week celebrating all things science! Our students enjoyed three exciting excursions: Sydney Zoo, Sydney Observatory and Be Street Smart. They finished the week with a wonderful Science Week Assembly, featuring student reflections, awards and our Science Greater Than or Less Than challenge! 🏆
On Friday, we wrapped things up with Science Escape Rooms, where students put their problem-solving, teamwork and scientific thinking to the test. 🧩🔎
I am so incredibly proud of all our students and everything they have achieved this year. It has been amazing to see their curiosity and enthusiasm for science shine! ❤️🔬
— Miss Murtagh, Science Teacher 👩‍🔬

30/08/2026

More than academic support - mentoring at Hartford is about helping each student grow. 🎓

Through regular one-on-one conversations, our mentors encourage students to reflect, set meaningful goals and develop the confidence, character and critical thinking skills they’ll carry beyond the classroom.

Learn more: https://www.hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/

27/08/2026

Sport for Life at Hartford. ⚽️🏄‍♂️🏀

From basketball and rugby to swimming, boxing, rock climbing and more, students have the opportunity to discover new sports, build confidence and develop a lifelong love of staying active.

Because at Hartford, sport is for life.

23/08/2026

What does it mean to be a Hartford man?

Not a list of achievements, but a picture of character - faith, truth, action, compassion, resilience. Inspired by St Ignatius, St Thomas Aquinas and St Mary MacKillop.

21/08/2026

Honey for a Child's Heart - why reading aloud still wins.

Assoc. Prof. Johanna Harris (ACU) on reading, attention and family life. A practical, hopeful hour for parents.

🗓 Thursday 17 September · 6-8pm ·
Register: https://www.hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/events

16/08/2026

Every boy needs someone in his corner.

At Hartford, that's what our mentoring program is built for. Each student is paired with a mentor who checks in regularly, not just on grades, but on character, habits, and how he's really going.

A conversation that helps him think for himself and take ownership of his choices.

Want to see for yourself?
Join us for Open Day: August 19th 10am-11am
https://lnkd.in/gGvPkcYz

13/08/2026

Strong foundations. Strong results.

Hartford College students have achieved outstanding 2026 NAPLAN results, outperforming NSW and Australian averages across Grammar & Punctuation, Reading, Spelling and Numeracy.

Discover the approach behind these results at our upcoming Open Day.

Register now: https://www.hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/admissions

📅 Wednesday 19 August
⏰ 10:00–11:00am
📍 33 Banks Avenue, Daceyville

Now enrolling for Years 5–10. Register today to learn more about Hartford College.

Address

33 Banks Avenue, Daceyville
Sydney, NSW
2032

Website

http://hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/

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