The Complexity of Moral Content: Teaching Children to Seek Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
In our pursuit to shield ourselves and our children from negative influences, it is easy to be inclined towards rejecting any content...
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Elizabeth Matheson
Mar 205 min read
The Lost Art of Reading
The decline in reading books erodes cultural understanding, historical literacy, and virtues. Let's revive the art of annotated reading.
Elizabeth Matheson
Jan 115 min read
"Homeschool Australia: Unveiling Writing Mastery with The Australian Progymnasmata Series"
The progymnasmata comprises an ancient series of writing exercises. In The Australian Progymnasmata Series, specifically crafted for...
Elizabeth Matheson
Dec 8, 20233 min read
Australian Wisdom and the Chreia Advantage: The Progymnasmata Path to Exceptional Writing Skills
Via Classica continues to develop our writing series - The Australian Progymnasmata. We have just released our third book in this series,...
Elizabeth Matheson
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Educating for Truth: How Logic Empowers Australian Students
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
Elizabeth Matheson
Sep 1, 20237 min read
Reviving the Mastery of Writing: Exploring the Australian Progymnasmata Approach
In the realm of writing, a noticeable decline in Australian standards has become evident over time. Comparing the eloquently crafted...
Elizabeth Matheson
Aug 19, 20235 min read
Education Renaissance: Reviving Depth and Virtue through Mastery
Educators and parents are aware of the significant issues plaguing our current education system, despite the substantial resources...
Elizabeth Matheson
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Making the Decision to Homeschool: Why You Should Consider Taking the Leap
As parents, transitioning from traditional schooling to homeschooling can be a challenging and emotional process. Having been a teacher...
Elizabeth Matheson
Jul 25, 20235 min read
Unraveling Australia's Aboriginal History: A Classical Education Perspective
Over the past decade, our understanding and interpretation of Australian history has undergone a profound transformation. This remarkable...
Elizabeth Matheson
Jul 18, 20233 min read
The Magic of Classical Fairytales: Nurturing Virtues and Christian Beliefs in Our Children
As a society, we have drifted from instilling concrete virtues in our children, opting instead for a message of tolerance and values. In...
Elizabeth Matheson
Dec 22, 20223 min read
Wonder and Awe
When we think about education, wonder and awe are not usually descriptors that we reach for, or at least not in the way that we mean...
Elizabeth Matheson
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Classical Education and the Seven Liberal Arts
At Via Classica, we believe that a Classical Education is for everyone. But what do we mean by the term, ‘A Classical Education’? The...
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