Our Philosophy and Mission
Western Civilisation
Passing on the great works of literature, history and philosophy that have shaped Western civilisation, and cultivating an appreciation of the intellectual and cultural inheritance of past generations.
Christianity
Recognising Christianity as foundational to Western civilisation and fostering wisdom and virtue through the Christian intellectual and moral tradition.
Australian Heritage
Cultivating a love of Australia's history, literature and cultural traditions, and an understanding of our nation's place within the wider Western inheritance.
Truth, Goodness and Beauty
“Knowledge is one thing, virtue is another.”
— St John Henry Newman
True education seeks the formation of the whole person. It cultivates the intellect in the pursuit of truth, forms the character in the practice of goodness, and awakens an appreciation of beauty.
At Via Classica, we seek not only academic excellence, but the cultivation of wisdom and virtue — forming young people who can think clearly, choose what is good, and recognise what is worthy of love.
The Classical Stages of Learning
Classical education recognises the natural stages of a student’s intellectual development, progressing from the acquisition of knowledge, to the cultivation of reason, and finally to eloquent expression.
Grammar
Knowledge
Students build a rich foundation of knowledge, developing the habits of attention, memory and careful observation upon which later learning is built.
Logic
Reason
Students learn to question, analyse and reason, making connections between ideas and developing the habits of clear and ordered thought.
Rhetoric
Expression
Students learn to express their ideas with clarity and eloquence, drawing upon knowledge and sound reasoning to communicate with wisdom and persuasion.
Testimonials
Via Classica has been a wonderful addition to the homeschooling of my nine year old daughter. A specialist class such as Latin provides excellent tuition in an area that I lack background while her writing unit on Fables brings a refreshing classical approach to teaching English that is well-structured and stimulating. As Term 1 progressed my husband and I witnessed the budding friendships that have begun between our daughter and her classmates; it has been lovely to hear their enthusiasm greeting one another as they await the beginning of a class. My daughter has quickly adapted to the online format and the classes are both enjoyable and challenging for her.
From a parent's perspective, the Via Classica teachers are excellent, they really care about each child's learning and they are talented professionals who are genuinely passionate about their respective subject areas. The learning resources provided are of great quality and easy for parents and students alike to access. I look forward to seeing Via Classica continue to grow as more families hear about this much needed Australian classical curriculum service.
Maree, Melbourne