

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.

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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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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