Institute Hosts 2nd Path to Wisdom Workshop for Secondary Students
The Millis Institute recently hosted its second workshop of the Path to Wisdom, an academic program designed to initiate secondary school students deeper into the liberal arts. Over 200 students participated, representing Citipointe Christian College, Northside Christian College, Nambour Christian College and Brisbane Christian College. Year 7-10 students focused on the liberal art of Grammar, while Year 11-12 students discussed Moral Philosophy (Aristotle's ethics, in particular). During this 3-hour, interactive session, students engaged in reading selected texts, discussing significant moral issues in modern culture, and honing their grammar and writing skills. For example, to help identify the difference between active and passive voice, students were challenged to change these altered (passive) song lyrics back into their original (active) version. How many can you get right?: The moves like Jagger are got by me Getting back together is never (ever, ever) done by us To hold your hand is wanted by me A ring better be put on it if you like it Oops, it was done by me again May what you want (what you really, really want) be told to me A dream of time gone by was dreamed by me
