Students cannot simply be handed Homer and expected to engage deeply with the Iliad. Classical education builds towards the Great Books over many years, beginning with stories, mythology, history, geography and Scripture before moving towards analysis, judgement and Rhetoric.

In recent years, the act of writing—once the clearest window into a student’s mind—has become increasingly obscured. In the Australian context, this is no longer speculative but well documented. While a 2026 university report noted that nearly 80% of Australian students are now using generative AI tools in their studies, a far more concerning picture is emerging. More striking still, a recent investigative piece in The Australian describes a growing academic crisis in which

In the classical education tradition, writing is far more than a practical skill—it is a cornerstone of civilisation itself. From the grammar stage, where students master the mechanics of language, to the rhetoric stage, where they wield words to persuade and inspire, writing serves a profound purpose: it preserves a nation’s memory and shapes its identity. In Australia, this mission takes on a unique urgency. Our history—captured in the raw, heartfelt letters of ANZACs, the

The decline in reading books erodes cultural understanding, historical literacy, and virtues. Let's revive the art of annotated reading.

The progymnasmata comprises an ancient series of writing exercises. In The Australian Progymnasmata Series, specifically crafted for...

Via Classica continues to develop our writing series - The Australian Progymnasmata. We have just released our third book in this series,...

Logic isn't just a subject; it's a tool that empowers students to navigate a world where objective truth prevails despite the noise of subje

In the realm of writing, a noticeable decline in Australian standards has become evident over time. Comparing the eloquently crafted works of basic infantrymen, like the Anzacs who fought in Gallipoli, to the standards of present-day writing reveals a stark contrast. These soldiers possessed a level of writing proficiency that is often lacking in contemporary times. Delving into their beautifully crafted letters and journals, it becomes apparent that writing was once highly e

Educators and parents are aware of the significant issues plaguing our current education system, despite the substantial resources...

As a society, we have drifted from instilling concrete virtues in our children, opting instead for a message of tolerance and values. In...