AROUND CAMPUS
Humans of Saint David ’ s - “ Who Am I ?”
During language arts classes , fourth graders reflected upon important aspects of their identity by answering , “ Who am I ?” To celebrate what makes each of us unique , boys composed personal narratives that highlight an important aspect of their identity . The popular blog , Humans of New York , served as a mentor text for the boys to draw inspiration from . When examining the HONY stories , boys noticed aspects of identity featured in each story . They also dug deeper to discuss the “ heart ” of each story , gleaning important life lessons .
During the writing process , boys identified pivotal moments in their lives that contributed to their identities . From “ filmmaker ” to “ traveler ” to “ extreme-sport athlete ,” each boy thought deeply about what they wanted to share about themselves . They learned that through sharing their stories and reading the stories of others , we broaden our perspective and develop understanding for others . Each of us has a story to tell , and in doing so , our words are powerful .
~ Sara Molinari , Language Arts Curriculum Chair
Analysis of Art - NBS Lectures
The seven NBS Lectures Finalists impressed their peers from Nightingale-Bamford School and the panel of judges with one of the most competitive NBS Lectures competitions in the event ’ s 31-year history . In the end , Cole B . was named winner for his lecture on Portrait of Dora Maar ( Pablo Picasso ). Finalists are shown from left with their Art History Teachers Ms . Milligan and Mr . Burton , and Art Teacher Ms . Boccella : Gates C ., Luca W . R ., Henry B ., Cole B ., Hutch R ., Maxwell G ., Lucas S .
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