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A knowledge-rich classical education is a hothouse for growing minds

At Altum Classical Academy, a knowledge-rich education is something to be desired. The school maintains that the reading, in-depth study and understanding of classic literature is essential to a student’s development of mind and character.

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Founding of Altum Classical Academy

Altum Classical Academy was initially the brainchild of mother and home-schooler Jane Stewart, who started with the idea of running a small school from her home but was encouraged to apply for a charter school.

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If pupils have to think for themselves, how will they know what their opinion should be?

Aristotle once said, “it takes an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” What he’s saying is that it takes character for a person to think for themselves while holding someone else’s ideas at arm’s length.

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An extraordinary school requires an extraordinary principal

There’s something about Christian Pera that puts you on your best behaviour, though his manner is warm and at ease. He speaks about his new role, as founding principal of Altum Classical Academy, with intelligence and enthusiasm. It’s not hard to see why the new charter school snapped him up.

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Open Days offer an open opportunity

The founders of Altum Classical Academy have a vision of cultivating wise, articulate young people, equipped to lead fulfilling lives. Alongside the knowledge-rich curriculum, each student will also learn the value of self-discipline, kindness and respect.

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Educating the heart and mind; a new school for Wellington

Can schools teach wisdom and virtue, help instil character, not just pass on information? Yes, parents absolutely have the primary role to play in teaching their children values such as integrity, resilience, character and decency; but what if they had a school backing them up?

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