/ Where mind and spirit go hand in hand Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:58:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-bishop-hamilton_submark-black-1-32x32.png / 32 32 Former Students Sylvie and Bryan Cheng Nominated for Juno Award /sylvie-and-bryan-cheng-nominated-for-juno-award/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:51:11 +0000 /?p=1205 We’re so proud! Nothing will stop these two talented individuals! Pianist Sylvie Cheng and cellist Bryan Cheng are nominated, for Portrait, for best classical album from a small ensemble. Portrait, by the classical-music duo Cheng2 (Sylvie Cheng and Byran Cheng), is nominated as the year’s best classical album from a small ensemble. Check out the […]

The post Former Students Sylvie and Bryan Cheng Nominated for Juno Award appeared first on .

]]>

We're so proud!

Nothing will stop these two talented individuals! Pianist Sylvie Cheng and cellist Bryan Cheng are nominated, for Portrait, for best classical album from a small ensemble. Portrait, by the classical-music duo Cheng2 (Sylvie Cheng and Byran Cheng), is nominated as the year’s best classical album from a small ensemble. Check out the article:

The post Former Students Sylvie and Bryan Cheng Nominated for Juno Award appeared first on .

]]> Christmas 2023 – A Time of Love & Hope /christmas-2023-a-time-of-hope/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:41:22 +0000 /?p=1191 A Red Oak Student Initiative! Ages 9-12 years. A tradition at BHMS has been to support Operation Christmas Child. This charity supports children at Christmas time all over the world to provide them with items that they do not have. This is an outreach effort that Samaritan’s Purse organizes by delivering shoeboxes filled with items/gifts […]

The post Christmas 2023 – A Time of Love & Hope appeared first on .

]]>

A Red Oak Student Initiative! Ages 9-12 years.

A tradition at BHMS has been to support Operation Christmas Child. This charity supports children at Christmas time all over the world to provide them with items that they do not have. This is an outreach effort that Samaritan’s Purse organizes by delivering shoeboxes filled with items/gifts to underprivileged children across the world just in time for Christmas.

Thank you to the amazing Red Oak students who took the lead on this initiative and thank you to all for your participation! Together we are teaching our children how to be world changers, engaged community citizens, and to share the real Christmas Spirit.

The post Christmas 2023 – A Time of Love & Hope appeared first on .

]]> The BHMS Junior High Voyageurs /junior-high-canoe-trip-an-annual-tradition/ /junior-high-canoe-trip-an-annual-tradition/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:25:13 +0000 /?p=1139 Junior High Program hosts annual Canoe Trips for over 10 years. Junior High students experience an annual Odyssey-style journey as a way to build community, resilience and confidence. This year the trip took place over four days covering approximately 20 kilometres each day. “We use different sections of the Rideau Canal waterways as our route […]

The post The BHMS Junior High Voyageurs appeared first on .

]]>

Junior High Program hosts annual Canoe Trips for over 10 years.

Junior High students experience an annual Odyssey-style journey as a way to build community, resilience and confidence.

This year the trip took place over four days covering approximately 20 kilometres each day. “We use different sections of the Rideau Canal waterways as our route each year, camping at the various provincial parks, lock stations and campgrounds along the way,” says Junior High Director Matt MacKay, who also participated in the paddle last week. “Students cooked their own community meals on site every morning and evening.”

The group traveled in 34-foot long voyageur canoes with guides from the who help to educate the group on the ecology and history of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Each night the group camped and cooked their own meals staying at Murphys Point Provincial Park and Poonamalie Lockstation. “As much as the students enjoy the experience of paddling the voyageur canoes, sleeping out every night, campfires, swimming and the experience of locking up, their favourite part is exploring the communities along the way,” MacKay said. “Exploring amazing communities like Merrickville, Perth and Kemptville in full day trips, sometimes finding opportunities to volunteer for those communities.” This year, they spent a day exploring Smiths Falls, and they visited the Rideau Canal Waterway Museum, explored and shared a community meal before returning to camp at Poonamalie Lock Station for the night.

“We were initially dropped off in Westport and paddled with our guide Jake of Rideau Roundtable to our lunch stop at Narrows Lockstation. We continued our day by exploring the Anglers Inn grounds on Colonel By Island before finally arriving at Murphys Point Provincial Park for the night,” MacKay said. “On day two, we paddled to Rideau Ferry where we enjoyed our lunch before continuing on to Poonamalie Lockstation where we locked through and explored back up the original path of the water learning about the lock system and it’s flora and fauna. We returned to Poonamalie Lockstation and set up camp at their wonderful grounds. They have such a great crew here.” On Friday, the group moved through the Smiths Falls locks to their final destination of Edmonds Lockstation. Along the way, they did some water sampling and testing with Rideau Roundtable and the school’s science teacher who joined them for the day.

At the end of the school year, the group does a five-day cycling tour of more than 350 kilometres from Ashton to Amhurst Island, west of Kingston. This has been an annual event for 35 years. Article credit:

The post The BHMS Junior High Voyageurs appeared first on .

]]> /junior-high-canoe-trip-an-annual-tradition/feed/ 0 Bishop Hamilton Graduates 2023 /bishop-hamilton-graduates-2023/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:34:10 +0000 /?p=1162 Congratulations to Our Graduating Class of 2023! You did it graduates 2023! With all your hard work and dedication you are now graduates of ϲֱֳ. We are proud of our graduates and want to congratulate each one of you as you embark on your new adventures. Meet the Bishop Hamilton Graduates Adam […]

The post Bishop Hamilton Graduates 2023 appeared first on .

]]>

Congratulations to Our Graduating Class of 2023!

You did it graduates 2023! With all your hard work and dedication you are now graduates of ϲֱֳ. We are proud of our graduates and want to congratulate each one of you as you embark on your new adventures.

Meet the Bishop Hamilton Graduates

Adam Ahmed-Osman, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

My time here at BHMS has been very memorable. The first time I came to BHMS, I was in grade 3 and I was terrified to go into the classroom. I was sitting in the hallway with my mom and Mrs. Armand came to me and said “It’s alright, you will be fine” and then brought me into the classroom. As soon as I went into the classroom, I was a bit astonished to see a room with big maps, circular tables, and a lot of materials. I immediately realized that the school is really different from the public school.The teachers in Red Oak were great. They taught me all of the things that I didn’t know, such as writing in cursive, learning musical notes, and using Montessori tools. In Junior High, I became more independent and became more organized. We did some field trips and other fun stuff. We did a lot of great activities such as the Marketplace, the music concerts and the Montreal and the Quebec City trips. The bike trip was a great experience for me since it allowed me to see new things, and learn to work as a team while also learning how to be a team leader.

Merci à mon professeur de français pour m’avoir encouragé à parler plus le français et pour les sorties. J’ai approfondi ma culture générale sur l’histoire de la France et du nouveau monde.

My experience at BHMS has been memorable. The memories I have made are wonderful and I will cherish them forever. I would like to thank my teachers for supporting me and giving me the opportunity to grow as a person and I will forever be grateful for the amazing experience I had at BHMS. I have also made amazing friends that have supported me throughout my time at BHMS. I will forever be grateful for them and hope to stay in touch with them throughout our high school journey.

Regan Blair, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“Je m’appelle Regan. Je suis arrivé dans cette école quand j’avais 4 ans.I have been in this school for 9 years. During those 9 years, I have made close friends that I hope I can stay in touch with in the future. I enjoyed the class trips and made a lot of memories and learned a lot. The trips were experiences that I will never forget. I did not think I would be able to get up the Westport hill on the bike trip, but I did and I surprised myself. All of the class trips made me learn that I can push myself to my limits. I would like to thank my teachers for supporting me and helping me throughout the school years. I would also like to thank my friends for making so many fun memories that I will never forget, and my family for supporting me.”

Thomas Bryan, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“I have attended BHMS for 12 years, joining the school when I was two years old in the Toddler program and now graduating from Junior High. I remember one of my first days at the school, walking up to a tiny kid named Matei, and he became my friend. He still is my friend to this day. This is just one of the examples of all of the lifelong friends with teachers and fellow students. I also have so many unforgettable memories and experiences. As I’ve progressed through the different classes in the school, the world around me has changed and so have I. The school atmosphere enabled and encouraged me to grow mentally, physically, as well as spiritually.What I loved about the classes at BHMS was the flexibility and responsibility given to the students to choose and plan what you wanted to work on and when you would work on it. I also enjoyed all of the different activities we got to do, both in class, or 300 kms away by bike. The teachers and volunteers have always made learning enjoyable.

Le programme de français m’a également été très bénéfique. Cela m’a donné les compétences et la motivation nécessaire pour continuer à apprendre des langues différentes.

As I am beginning another chapter in my life at West Carleton High School, I feel prepared to take on the challenges that lie ahead. When I was younger, I’d always look up to the Junior Highs and think: “Wow! Maybe one day I’ll graduate.” But what if I didn’t graduate? My whole life would be different. Everybody wants to know what would happen if I didn’t graduate. I guess we’ll never know.”

Matei Ceapchi, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“I’ve been going to BHMS since before I can even remember. My first memories, and some of my best memories have been at this school. You know, I remember when I was a toddler I was sitting alone outside, nervous to talk to others, but then a kid sat next to me and we started to talk and have fun. His name was Thomas. Turns out he’s still my friend to this very day. This is one of the many connections and friendships I’ve made at this school that will last a lifetime. To me, it’s clear that BHMS has prepared me for the future and shaped me into who I am today. I thought that at this time in my life I would be scared to go to High School, but instead, using what I was taught during my time in BHMS, I know I will be ready for whatever challenges come my way. I’m very grateful for the experiences I’ve had here. I guess when you think about it, going to this school is a huge privilege. Instead of going to a normal public school, my parents gave me the gift of going to a school where I would be taught by excellent teachers, and be able to go on amazing class trips. The canoe and especially the bike trip taught me to push myself and keep going when things get tough.

Mais, Madame Robard m’a appris à travers le voyage à Montréal et à Québec comment être plus indépendant. Bien sûr, elle l’a fait tout en nous enseignant un excellent français. Finally, I would like to thank all of my teachers throughout the years, Mrs. Sasouni, and of course my parents. Although I will be leaving the school, the lessons and adventures I’ve had here will always be a part of me.”

Hudson Claypool, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“I joined this school about a month into the year, and I didn’t know anyone in the class. I still remember being introduced to Matei and having him guide me through the first day. Little did I know that I would be coming back to the school, and becoming great friends with him, and all the other guys in the class.I really appreciated my time at this school, because of countless fun activities such as the trips, but even the small things like making soap, that I would never have been able to do at a public school.Thank you to all the teachers for the great instruction and making me feel a part of the class.

Et un grand merci à Madame Robard pour le voyage à la ville de Québec.“

And to quote Diego Maradona, “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success.”

Kianna Estabrooks, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“Mon nom est Kianna et j’ai 14 ans.

I’ve been at BHMS since the first year in Casa until now. This school has taught me so much; I have learned important life skills and academics that will equip me for the future. The bike trip taught me how to be independent by letting us cook our own meals and setting up tents. Biking 320 kilometers for five days along with 500 kilometers of training was certainly not easy, but I learned to persevere and overcome many obstacles.I would like to thank Ms. Flindall, Mr. MacKay, Ms. Cooper, Mme Robard, Mr. Vesna, and Mr. McKendry for being devoted and hardworking teachers. I am also grateful for my parents for driving me to school every day, and actively participating in school events.

BHMS has provided me with so many opportunities and valuable experiences that I will never forget. I have made many close friends that I hope to keep for the rest of my life. I am very grateful that I was able to go to BHMS for the past 11 years. Merci d’avoir écouté mon discours.”

Neve Lawler-Chisholm, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“My name is Neve. I have been at the school for 11 years, since first year Casa. Throughout the years I have made memories and great friends. I will always remember my friends and classmates and will miss everyone in high school. I would like to thank my teachers Ms. Flindall and Mr. Mackay for teaching me so much and giving us such great experiences.

Je remercie également mes autres professeurs Ms. Cooper, Madame Robard, Mr. Vesna, et Mr. McKendry. Je sens qu’ils m’ont tous préparé pour le lycée.

Some of the most memorable things were the trips which I enjoyed, like the bike trip, canoe trip and Quebec trip (especially the bike trip and Middleshire suites). During the trips we got to know our classmates and we learned many skills like cooking, strength, endurance, group work and independence. Lastly, I would like to thank my family for supporting me through the years.”

Milena Tinca, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“Je m’appelle Milena. Je suis à l’école Bishop Hamilton Montessori depuis près de 10 ans.

I first came to this school when I was 3 and a half. I have made many memories and close friends who I hope to keep in touch with and will never forget. Some of my most memorable experiences were the class trips. I enjoyed the bike trip, most of all, where we got to stay at Middleshire Suites after days of biking. On all of the trips I had the opportunity to experience and learn valuable lessons that I would not have learned or experienced in any other school.

I would like to thank my teachers for teaching me lessons that I will always remember. And I would also like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in these 10 years at this school.”

Andrew J. Wang, Bishop Hamilton Graduate (2023)

“When I came to BHMS in grade 2 I wasn’t sure on what to expect. It was my first time at a school with the Montessori system. I was distant at first but I soon made some friends. It has been 7 years since I have come to this school, and I have learned a lot. I feel prepared for high school next year not only academically, but also emotionally. Being at BHMS has taught me a lot, and the unique trips were an interesting experience that I will carry with me throughout high school. The bike trip especially taught me patience and to push myself when things got tough. I would like to thank Miss Cooper for being a great music teacher, Mme Robard de m’avoir beaucoup appris sur le français et d’être de bonne humeur tout le temps, Mr Vesna for having engaging workshops, Mr McKendry for being an awesome and fun teacher, Mrs Sasouni for always being joyful and lifting the mood, and finally, Mr Mackay and Miss Flindal; for being amazing teachers that I am grateful to have gotten during my time in BHMS. I would also like to thank my parents for supporting me throughout my time in BHMS and paying my tuition, even though I could have just gone to a public school and the money used for other things. Even though I had some struggles, I can’t wait to go to high school next year, but part of me is going to miss BHMS. Although I am leaving the school, I will not forget all that it has taught me.”

Congratulations to each Bishop Hamilton graduate!

The post Bishop Hamilton Graduates 2023 appeared first on .

]]> BHMS Graduate Spotlight /bhms-graduate-spotlight/ /bhms-graduate-spotlight/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:55:57 +0000 /?p=1051 Presenting: BHMS Graduate Nico Werschler. Nico is in year two of an accelerated UBC SBME MASc-PhD program. He is the second student in the SBME Introductions series. Nico is part of the BMEGA leadership team, working in the Penninger laband adventuring in the B.C. Outback. Nico’s present research: Stem cell bioengineering. Specifically, the generation […]

The post BHMS Graduate Spotlight appeared first on .

]]>

Presenting: BHMS Graduate Nico Werschler.

Nico is in year two of an accelerated UBC SBME MASc-PhD program. He is the second student in the SBME Introductions series. Nico is part of the BMEGA leadership team, working in the and adventuring in the B.C. Outback.
Nico’s present research: Stem cell bioengineering. Specifically, the generation of human blood vessels from somatic and pluripotent stem cells.“Stem cells, especially the pluripotent variety, have fascinated me for a long time, and nearly every day I think about their potential for the future of medicine.I didn’t have a specific career in mind. I was contemplating everything from medicine and healthcare management to landscaping, private contracting, and masonry. It’s obvious my career goals have changed now that I am working towards a PhD from the UBC SBME. Additionally, I am considering an M.D. following my PhD so that I may apply my experience and knowledge in stem cell bioengineering towards the development and implementation of new clinical cell therapies.”
Nico’s BHMS testimonial: “Just as I was during my time in BHMS, I continue to have a fervor for life, coupled with an unexplainable amount of energy. I currently live in Vancouver and enjoy backcountry mountaineering, surfing, spearfishing, and freediving. I feel the adventure-driven side of me was able to develop in part through the less-conventional field trips offered by BHMS i.e., farm camping, week-long bike trips, Montreal and Quebec City.” Readall BHMS graduate testimonials, including Nico’s…

The post BHMS Graduate Spotlight appeared first on .

]]> /bhms-graduate-spotlight/feed/ 0 Students Support Local Charities and Beyond /students-support-local-charities-and-our-sister-school-abroad/ /students-support-local-charities-and-our-sister-school-abroad/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:32:23 +0000 /?p=1043 Skills that Last a Lifetime The benefits of fundraising Fundraising helps students learn important life skills Students learn fundamental life skills such as teamwork, creativity, customer service and goal setting. All of these and more are incorporated into fundraising efforts and ties in to academics. Asking for donations or selling items helps students learn how […]

The post Students Support Local Charities and Beyond appeared first on .

]]>

Skills that Last a Lifetime

The benefits of fundraising

Fundraising helps students learn important life skills

Students learn fundamental life skills such as teamwork, creativity, customer service and goal setting. All of these and more are incorporated into fundraising efforts and ties in to academics. Asking for donations or selling items helps students learn how to reason and speak to others in a clear, friendly way. Fundraising also teaches students the importance of meeting deadlines, reaching goals, develop business skills and how to handle money.

Fundraising strengthens school community

Research shows that students do better when schools and communities communicate and work together.

BHMS student fundraising initiatives:

Terry Fox Run

Congratulations BHMS! A note from the The Terry Fox Ontario School Team:“We are thrilled to share the final fundraising results from your 2022 Terry Fox School Run with you.The results of our Terry Fox School Run are in! Bishop Hamilton School successfully surpassed last year’s fundraising total and raised $2,337.94for groundbreaking cancer research. We are so proud and grateful to have such a dedicated and supportive community in pursuit of Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. #terryfoxschoolrunThank you again for your continued efforts and commitment!”

Junior High Marketplace

Junior High students develop their business plan and showcase their goods and services to the BHMS Community on Marketplace Day, experiencing a day in the life of an entrepreneur.

A portion of the students earnings is given to our sister school in Lesotho, thereby helping students to understand the importance of their responsibility to help others.

Pearls 4 Girls

Pearls 4 Girls is part of the larger umbrella organization,, an international development organization which is a registered Canadian charity.

Through the making and sales of beautiful pearl jewellery, students raised $900.00 to support programs that help girls build confidence, acquire leadership skills and get the support they need so they can become positive role models and agents of change.

The fundraising money we have raised over past years have bought uniforms (a prerequisite to attending school in Lesotho) and school furniture, blankets, dental hygiene kids and small solar lights for the children of our desolate twin school to do homework.

The post Students Support Local Charities and Beyond appeared first on .

]]> /students-support-local-charities-and-our-sister-school-abroad/feed/ 0 Students Support Local Community /students-support-the-local-community/ /students-support-the-local-community/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:27:14 +0000 /?p=1035 An Elementary and Junior High student initiative. Elementary and Junior High students raise Christmas funds for The Ottawa Food Bank and The Ottawa Mission. Elementary and Junior High students created handmade ornaments, homemade cookies, handmade soaps and hot chocolate bombs and sold them to support our local community. The Ottawa Food Bank Everyday The Ottawa […]

The post Students Support Local Community appeared first on .

]]>

An Elementary and Junior High student initiative.

Elementary and Junior High students raise Christmas funds for The Ottawa Food Bank and The Ottawa Mission.

Elementary and Junior High students created handmade ornaments, homemade cookies, handmade soaps and hot chocolate bombs and sold them to support our local community.

The Ottawa Food Bank

Everyday The Ottawa Food Bank sees how hunger affects men, women and children and how it can become a barrier to success. People who come to them have families and jobs to keep with bills to pay. Life is challenging enough. Imagine facing it on an empty stomach.

The Ottawa Mission

With over 12,000 people waitlisted for subsidized housing, Ottawa became the first city to declare homelessness an emergency in January 2020. This means many people sleep outside in below freezing temperatures for days or months at a time.

The post Students Support Local Community appeared first on .

]]> /students-support-the-local-community/feed/ 0 Ways to Build Resilience in Kids /ways-to-build-resilience-in-kids/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:47:39 +0000 /?p=1008 Children learn from their experiences, so it’s vital that we provide those experiences that help them develop. Resilience is one of the most valuable characteristics a human being can hold. Everyone faces setbacks and challenging times, and building resilience in your kids is a powerful gift that will set them up for greater success and […]

The post Ways to Build Resilience in Kids appeared first on .

]]>

Children learn from their experiences, so it’s vital that we provide those experiences that help them develop.

Resilience is one of the most valuable characteristics a human being can hold. Everyone faces setbacks and challenging times, and building resilience in your kids is a powerful gift that will set them up for greater success and happiness throughout their entire lives.

16 Ways to Build Resilience in Kids

Nana korobi, ya okiis a simple Japanese proverb that means “fall down seven times, stand up eight.” It epitomises what it means to be resilient. Resilience is defined as:The ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events.

For millennia, humans have been touting the need for resilience, both physical and mental, in order to cope with the challenges life throws at us. Developing resilience is a skill and a practice, so starting as a young child is perfect. We’ve put together a list of practical and effective ways to do just that.

Here’s how to develop resilience in children:

1. Play sports or practise martial arts

Sports are an incredibly common yet effective way to build resilience in children of all ages. Sport can be a metaphor for life, with many highs and lows along the way. Sports and martial arts introduce children to many key aspects of adulthood (and business!) including the woes of losing, the struggle to make the team and the incredible payoffs that hard work brings.

2. Get outside and into the unknown

We rarely get physically lost anymore. GPS and the internet means we’re never more than a few clicks from knowing exactly which way to turn. But it’s often when we lose the way that we find out the most about ourselves. We learn how we handle pressure and uncertainty, how we assess our options and we think on our feet to solve the problem.

Encourage kids to explore new surroundings and let them navigate the obstacles they encounter. Richard Branson’s mother, Eve Branson, famously and let him find his way back! We’re absolutely not advocating this exercise. However, a similar effect can be achieved within safe, child friendly environments such as parks, playgrounds and other activity facilities.

3. Play video games

Okay, hear us out with this one!

When we play video games, we lose (or die!) frequently. It’s part of how games work; they’re not designed to be completed first time around. Gaming forces kids to show their resolve by trying, failing and trying again. Maybe they’ll use a different tactic next time. Maybe they need to practice more to win. Either way, coming back after a loss is a normal part of gaming and this attitude can carry over into the real world.

4. Stable relationships

Building strong relationships from an early age can play a role in becoming a resilient and mentally strong adult. While relationships themselves can be incredibly resilient, a child’s impression of a relationship is formed very early on, whether that’s the relationship between their parents or the ones they have with their first friends.

Experts recommend you set the example by showing solidarity as a parent in all of your relationships, and discourage behaviours that aim to separate a child from their friends or other classmates. Instead, promote long term relationships in which children work together to overcome differences. Working together on projects and challenges helps reach the best outcomes for all, teaching valuable skills along the way.

Read complete article:

The post Ways to Build Resilience in Kids appeared first on .

]]> Truth & Reconciliation Mural of Hope /a-junior-high-initiative/ /a-junior-high-initiative/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:02:47 +0000 /?p=960 A Junior High initiative. Our Junior High community worked on a mural outside of the front entrance. The chalk mural consists of the messaging “Every Child Matters” and “Remembering the past to help create a better future.” The hope is that the entire B.H.M.S. community will help by contributing a chalk hand print to the […]

The post Truth & Reconciliation Mural of Hope appeared first on .

]]>

A Junior High initiative.

Our Junior High community worked on a mural outside of the front entrance. The chalk mural consists of the messaging “Every Child Matters” and “Remembering the past to help create a better future.” The hope is that the entire B.H.M.S. community will help by contributing a chalk hand print to the work.

Everyone is encouraged to trace their own hand: Students, Directors, Assistants, Administration, Parents, Community and friends of B.H.M.S. The mural of hope grows.

The post Truth & Reconciliation Mural of Hope appeared first on .

]]> /a-junior-high-initiative/feed/ 0 Meeting the Needs of the Adolescent /canoe-trip-turns-adolescents-into-leaders/ /canoe-trip-turns-adolescents-into-leaders/#respond Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:48:13 +0000 /?p=956 Junior High adventures “In the soul of the adolescent, great values are hidden. In the minds of these boys and girls there lies all hope of future progress and the judgement of ourselves and our times.” – Maria Montessori An adolescent whose needs […]

The post Meeting the Needs of the Adolescent appeared first on .

]]>

Junior High adventures

“In the soul of the adolescent, great values are hidden. In the minds of these boys and girls there lies all hope of future progress and the judgement of ourselves and our times.” – Maria Montessori

An adolescent whose needs are met demonstrates joy, selflessness, optimism, confidence, cooperation, self-discipline and good judgment. BHMS offers an adolescent program within the context of the regular Montessori school, providing a supportive learning environment specially tailored to meet the needs of adolescents. Happy and healthy teenage experiences are essential for developing the coping skills and knowledge for successful adulthood.

The Junior High Community participates in monthly micro-adventures as part of the experiential education programand two longer trips, one by canoe and the other on bike. These experiences are essential to the healthy development of each adolescent. They develop self-esteem, resilience, and problem solving skills. They also learn the essential skill of trust; trusting themselves and their community.

The post Meeting the Needs of the Adolescent appeared first on .

]]> /canoe-trip-turns-adolescents-into-leaders/feed/ 0