Saint David's Magazine 75th Anniversary Issue | Page 20

TBI embeds research-informed best practices into professional development, focusing on how boys learn best— particularly the central role of strong, trusting teacher – student relationships.
multiple girls’ schools in the area. A whole floor dedicated to the arts and sciences provided beautiful sun-lit labs and studios. And, the addition of a third lunchroom allowed all boys to each lunch simultaneously at the optimum time each day.
On time and on budget the great expansion was complete and ready for the opening of school-year 2018-2019.
INSPIRE. DEEPEN. PREPARE.
During the final phases of All That We Can Be’ s“ The Great Expansion,” Saint David’ s began another strategic planning cycle( the third since the 50th anniversary), which would focus on what happens within the walls of the building as opposed to the bricks and mortar that house it.
This initiative would become known as INSPIRE. DEEPEN. PREPARE. At its core was the Teaching Boys Initiative at Saint David ' s School™( TBI). The school concluded that recommitting to hiring those who dedicate themselves to the art of teaching wouldn’ t be
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