Head of School's Message — Spring 2018

Our partnership with the Girl Scouts of America, which gave our students the chance to participate in a world-class robotics program, has been an important highlight. Just this week, several members of the robotics team spoke during an assembly about how incredible their experience has been. Learning how to create and program a robot from scratch was awesome—doing this as part of a supportive and nurturing team was transformational. These students have formed the foundation of our expanding computer science program with bravery and creativity, and we could not be more proud of their success.

 

With great pride and love in my heart I have watched our Campus Ministry Council continue to grow this year, not only as school leaders but, more importantly, as young women of faith. They have found meaningful ways to express the traditions of our Catholic faith that is inclusive of our entire student body. Our Masses involve the gifts of many students. At our seasonal prayer services, student leaders reach out to their classmates with care and authenticity. Earlier this month, we respectfully prayed for an end to gun violence and just last week our Campus Ministers put their own imprint on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a prayer service that touched us all. For me, this youthful embrace of our faith speaks to the heart of our Catholic, Holy Child education in beautiful ways.

In the classroom, some of my cherished memories of this school year have come from observing the magic that unfolds in our classrooms. I’ve seen our Honors Chemistry students literally jump up and down with glee as they explored the wonders of the Bunsen burner. I’ve heard incredibly beautiful poetry written by our AP English Language students as they each recited their own “Song of Myself” written in the style of Walt Whitman. I’ve shared that wonderful sense of pride and confidence with Algebra I students as together we learned how to factor, and I’ve been amazed by the fluency and poise of our Spanish I students as they presented on topics related to the Spanish Civil War without notes and without English.

However, perhaps more than all this, I will always hold in my heart memories of our seniors on their Kairos Retreat. The Class of 2018 is truly exceptional in their devotion to each other and their school. Their kindness, their wisdom, and their deeply held faith are truly inspirational. They have created for themselves a sisterhood of love that is powerful beyond measure.

When we return to school after our Easter vacation, I know the weeks will fly by, and in the blink of an eye it will be time to say goodbye to our beloved seniors. We will do this with great pride and filled with hope knowing that we are sending forth young women leaders of faith and courage to be the hands and feet of Christ for our world.

In this blessed season we pray that your hearts are also filled with hope, and we wish you the most beautiful and joyous Easter.

With Love and Gratitude,

Kate Morin