List of 5 news stories.

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  A Camp Out to Remember!

  This year’s Camp Out brought out the best of Berkeley Hall! More than 480 participants came together on our field for a community dinner and activities under the stars. 200 plus eager campers pitched tents or supported the school with 7 glamping tents. We all enjoyed the meal catered by Woody’s BBQ and Rodini Park, and the breakfast supplied by Sharky’s. Of course, nothing says Camp Out better than s’mores and glow sticks and there were plenty of those for kids of all ages to enjoy while the movie Kung Fu Panda 4 was a crowd-pleaser on the balmy September night. Another highlight of the event was the drinks truck that kept the hot chocolates, lattes, and smoothies flowing.

   

  A massive thank you to Camp Out Committee for their vision and hard work:

  Aaron Parker – Chair

  Cathrine Georges

  Denis Lee

  Matt Magielnicki

  Courtney Perry

  Lindsay Rock

  Tony Sher

  Felix Wang

   

  Kudos also to the tireless volunteers and staff who helped make this a magical event. We also want to express deep gratitude to our sponsors. Click here to see the list. 
  
  

  See you at one of our many other community events coming up!

• High Schools Meet our Bobcats

  Seventh and eighth grade students and their families connected with representatives of high schools right here on our campus at our annual High School Fair this week.

   

  “This event is unique to our school and is held for BHS students only,” said Dr. Colmaire. “We bring together a variety of categories, including independent, Catholic, boarding, and single gender schools in our city and beyond.”

   

  Among the participants were local schools such as Buckley, Campbell Hall, and Harvard Westlake, as well as others as far afield as Oaks Christian, Chadwick, Sierra Canyon, and Viewpoint. At this student-focused event, Bobcats talked with admissions directors on their lists and also considered new options. They also heard from alumni who returned to share about their experiences. This is part of the our ongoing high school placement process that includes the eighth grade High School Readiness course where students reflect on how to present themselves as candidates, and learn important skills ranging from decision-making to etiquette.
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  House Day Explained

  On Friday afternoon we kicked off our House program with our first-ever Sorting Day. The event began with a ceremony in Hodges where 1st graders and new students were “sorted” into their houses. Students then enjoyed team-building activities for the rest of the afternoon. This popular BHS program is designed to provide connections across the grades and the community at large. We have four different houses named after our core values – Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Compassion. Students compete in different challenges throughout the course of the year in an effort to hoist the House trophy. The activities usually take place on a Friday afternoon. Please refer to the School Calendar for upcoming dates. Enjoy photos from the afternoon below.
  
  

  Mr. Spencer, who leads the program as House Coordinator told the students, “Discover your core value and let it shine in your actions every day!” 
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  The Shield Tradition Lives On!

  For more than 80 years, every graduating class at Berkeley Hall has created a shield to represent their year. The tradition began back in 1945, when Francesca Leland (Rowan) decided to make a gift for her Latin teacher, Miss Cutler. She made the shield in secret and presented it to her classmates and teacher at graduation. This cherished BHS tradition continues today and last Monday it was the turn of the Class of 2024 to present their shield and motto to the entire school community. The shield was created by the team in the elective class during a months’ long process. At the assembly, the students also shared a video that captured their experience of writing mottos, designing mini prototypes, working with tools in workshop, painting, and finishing the shield. Please enjoy the video created by their teacher Mr. Evan Lignier and the students along with photos from the assembly and the Shield Dance last month.

   

  Congratulations to the Shield team of 2024 and all the graduates-to-be in the eighth grade!
  
  
  
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  Bobcats Shine at BHS Track Meet

  The BHS Track Meet is one of our best-loved traditions, opening up our campus to other schools in our area for two days of friendly competition and camaraderie. The event happens at the end of the track and field unit in PE for grades 4-8 and is as popular among BHS students and parents, as it is for our visitors. On Thursday, for the JH event we welcomed athletes from Buckley, Chime, Mirman, Country, and Woodcrest while on Friday, students from Mirman, Delphi, Woodcrest and Los Encinos participated in the Intermediate division. Friday's meet was one of our biggest yet with over 200 students involved. Coach Myers noted that additional schools have asked to join the meet and next year we look forward to hosting another 100 JH students.

   

  “This year in junior high, BHS had a top 3 finisher in nearly every event,” says Coach Myers who noted in that Chime had stellar athletes in that division and dominated the boys competition. 

   

  While our Bobcats tried hard, and brought home some exciting wins, the greatest take-away from the event was the sportsmanship and team spirit that was evident everywhere on the field. One of those heart-warming moments was Mr. Evan Lignier watching 8th grader David H. come within .1 seconds of breaking his 15-year record in the 100 m. race. Mr. Lignier was at the finish line supporting David who won the event, but came just short of breaking the school record.

   

  A massive thank-you goes out to everyone who helped make this a stand-out event, especially the parents who volunteered at the snack shack and field events. The meet would not be possible without your help and support.

   

  Go, Bobcats!
  
  
  
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