Growth and Exercise

The new school year is off to a great start, and all around CSW you can see signs of growth. Martha's Garden is growing the largest Hibiscus I've ever seen--they tower over the other flowers, keeping watch almost protectively. Similarly, the older students are watching out for the new CSW students, showing them the ropes and introducing them to the CSW culture, clubs, and community.

The first all-school assembly was held yesterday, and Jane, our head of school, gave a thought-provoking speech. All-school assemblies are a time when the whole school can have a shared experience, whether it is serious, silly, or simply a way to connect with each other. The new students were able to start to get a sense of the many clubs and activities going on around campus.

After school, students spent time with friends. Today, returning students took a walk to the local Dairy Joy (which will close soon for the season), taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather. Other students caught up with old friends and made new ones, while still other students made time for a bit of Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) in the cozy dorm common room. It's a great way to exercise! The new students in the Barn are quickly getting used to dorm policies surrounding internet and television usage, as well as sign-out and visitor rules. Tonight, they took advantage of the first Waltham Run...every Thursday night, boarding students may sign up to take a trip into town after study hours conclude. Once there, they are able to pick up groceries, snacks, and other necessities.

It's 11:00 now--time to say good-night to all the girls.

Good night from the Barn,
Melisa K.