St. Bernard’s offers able young boys of diverse backgrounds an exceptionally thorough, rigorous, and enjoyable introduction to learning and community life. We wish to inspire boys to value hard work and fair play, to develop confidence, consideration for others, and a sense of citizenship, and to have fun while doing these things.
Boys
A good heart is as valuable as a well-stocked, well-trained head.
As part of their study of the tropics, Grade II visited the Central Park Zoo this week to learn more about jungle biomes. They even got to meet and touch some jungle creatures!
It was great to see so over 200 Junior Old Boys return to St. B's from high school and college. The crew enjoyed catching up with teachers, lunch in the dining room, and playing basketball in the big gym.
At the end of October, Messrs. Landesman and Krasnavage took their sixth graders downtown for a site seeing expedition focused on American history. The boys visited the Brooklyn Bridge, African Burial Ground, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern, and the 9/11 Memorial. Sixth grader Miles G. describes the Brooklyn Bridge: