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Giving Thanks

By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | November 17, 2022

On Tuesday, we will gather for our annual Thanksgiving assembly—an opportunity to express gratitude as a community. As we approach the end of the first trimester, it is a gift to pause and reflect on the joys we’ve experienced this school year and thank all those who have contributed to a seamless start. First, we […]

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Head of School Brendan Largay

State of the School 2022

By Brendan Largay, Head of School | November 14, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9, we gathered in the Palandjian Arts Center for the State of the School 2022. As the Ancient Roman god Janus–famously looking both forward and back–as our guide, I offered an assessment of where we’ve been this past year and an outlook for the future we are working to create. It was […]

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Head of School Brendan Largay

A Spirited Celebration of the Whole Child

By Brendan Largay, Head of School | November 04, 2022

This week will close out with joyful anticipation thanks to the annual Friday Night Lights competition under the lights at Harvard that awaits us this evening and Saturday’s Massachusetts Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens. This morning’s Spirit Day celebration, complete with a community-wide, cross-graded parade, live music, and a pumpkin […]

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Tips for Great Parent-Teacher Conferences

By Betty Chu Pryor, Lower School Head | October 27, 2022

Next Monday and Tuesday, we will host our fall parent-teacher conferences. Every parent/guardian will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers to set goals for the year, discuss their child’s progress, and ask questions. Having had the opportunity to participate in these meetings both as a parent and a teacher, I offer some […]

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EB = G + A

By Liz Gray, Middle School Head; Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher | October 21, 2022

The phrase “Expedition Behavior = Grace + Awareness” is posted on the wall behind grade six science teacher, Bill Hamilton’s desk. As we started preparing middle school students for our annual fall orientation trips a few weeks ago, Mr. Hamilton offered this simple equation from his extensive background in outdoor education. The equation would serve […]

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First Graders Ask the Best Questions About BDS!

By Koreen McQuilton, Director of Communications and Marketing | October 14, 2022

Recently, first graders in Geoffrey Fox’s class had lots and lots of questions all about Belmont Day School. To answer them, Mr. Fox turned to Koreen McQuilton, director of communications and marketing. After more than 25 years working here at Belmont Day, Ms. McQuilton knows a lot about the history and traditions of our school […]

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By Betty Chu Pryor, Interim Lower School Head |

November 17, 2022

On Tuesday, we will gather for our annual Thanksgiving assembly—an opportunity to express gratitude as a community. As we approach the end of the first trimester, it is a gift to pause and reflect on the joys we’ve experienced this…
Head of School Brendan Largay

By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

November 14, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9, we gathered in the Palandjian Arts Center for the State of the School 2022. As the Ancient Roman god Janus–famously looking both forward and back–as our guide, I offered an assessment of where we’ve been this…
Head of School Brendan Largay

By Brendan Largay, Head of School |

November 4, 2022

This week will close out with joyful anticipation thanks to the annual Friday Night Lights competition under the lights at Harvard that awaits us this evening and Saturday’s Massachusetts Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens. This…

By Betty Chu Pryor, Interim Lower School Head |

October 27, 2022

Next Monday and Tuesday, we will host our fall parent-teacher conferences. Every parent/guardian will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers to set goals for the year, discuss their child’s progress, and ask questions. Having had the opportunity…

By Liz Gray, Middle School Head |

October 21, 2022

The phrase “Expedition Behavior = Grace + Awareness” is posted on the wall behind grade six science teacher, Bill Hamilton’s desk. As we started preparing middle school students for our annual fall orientation trips a few weeks ago, Mr. Hamilton…

By Koreen McQuilton, Director of Communications & Marketing |

October 14, 2022

Recently, first graders in Geoffrey Fox’s class had lots and lots of questions all about Belmont Day School. To answer them, Mr. Fox turned to Koreen McQuilton, director of communications and marketing. After more than 25 years working here at…
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