I recently had the honor of dubbing each of our third graders a Knight of Saint David's. This Saint David's tradition marks the boys' acceptance of their call to be leaders -- to be all that they can be-- as they prepare to transition to the Upper School. This year's transition will be exceptional: in September our boys will enter a school re-imagined and redesigned through our expansion.
The Knights prepare for this ceremony through interdisciplinary study of medieval times: its traditions, customs, symbols. I loved the boys' Coats of Arms: they were creative, symbolic and meaningful, and reflected the insignia and symbols of the middle ages.
As is custom, the ceremony was followed by an all-out Medieval Feast which featured us all joining in song, a concert by our Fifth Grade Recorder Troupe, and entertainment courtesy of our
eighth graders.
All in all, it was a most magnificent ceremony and feast! The day is made possible each year through the work of so many, including the boys' teachers, our music department, and our dining services. Their efforts produce a memorable tradition that reflects the ideals espoused in our mission and also is a great deal of fun.
Congratulations to all of our new Saint David's Knights. Well done!
As is custom, the ceremony was followed by an all-out Medieval Feast which featured us all joining in song, a concert by our Fifth Grade Recorder Troupe, and entertainment courtesy of our
All in all, it was a most magnificent ceremony and feast! The day is made possible each year through the work of so many, including the boys' teachers, our music department, and our dining services. Their efforts produce a memorable tradition that reflects the ideals espoused in our mission and also is a great deal of fun.
Congratulations to all of our new Saint David's Knights. Well done!
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