As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the things we are thankful for is how willing Fessenden alumni are to give back to the School. This year, internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, Matt Nathanson ’88, returned to Fessenden and performed two shows for students and faculty. The boys also had the chance to ask Matt questions about...
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Whenever possible, we share stories, written by Fessenden students, that we think would be of interest to both current and prospective families. We hope you enjoy this post written by Max de Saint-Exupery, head of the Journalism Club during his time at Fessenden, and currently attending Phillips Academy Andover. At Fessy, there are two opinions...
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Honesty. Compassion. Respect. Fessenden’s core values serve as a solid foundation for students — from Pre-Kindergarten, all the way through to ninth grade and beyond. With these values central to their education, they begin to learn about leadership early on, in age-appropriate ways. As they grow, leadership begins to take on different meanings for different...
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NuVuX AT FESSENDEN The Ciongoli Center for Innovation(CCI) has welcomed hundreds of visitors annually since its inception three years ago. Teachers, administrators, admissions officers, technologists, librarians, artists, and more have come to learn about this exciting new space at the forefront of a much larger movement in the field of education. Visitors’ initial reactions are mostly...
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Emphasizing the Relationship Between Leadership & Values-Based Self-Development “Being a leader is not having a role—it’s not having a title. It’s bringing out the best in your peers; it’s supporting others; it’s being a good collaborator and teammate; it’s being kind in all that you do; it’s stepping up when nobody wants to,” Upper School...
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The act of teaching is all about leadership. That is what educators do each and every day. Be it in the classroom, on the field, or in the studio, our faculty and staff are always leading our boys. Our messages are conveyed verbally, by example, through practices or rehearsals, and by listening. While our leadership...
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Long tenured faculty member Lila Bhan shares her thoughts on what makes The Fessenden School an extraordinary experience for students and their families. Hear what drew Lila to the School nearly twenty years ago and why she describes her time as teacher, residential life parent, and student advisor as some of the most rewarding years...
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Each year Fessenden students of all ages step up for leadership and community service opportunities. Here are some of the highlights from the 2018-2019 academic year. STUDENT DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE At the end of 2018, a group of students attended the National Association of Independent Schools’ Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.(From L-R: Fejiro...
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Fessenden’s academic year is filled with student events and accomplishments that make us smile. Here are some of the highlights from 2018-2019. RED SOX WORLD SERIES TROPHIES TRAVEL TO FESSENDEN In January, all four of the Boston Red Sox’s World Series trophies won since 2004 visited Fessenden. Each accompanied by a personal guard, the trophies...
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Completed this past April, the William R. Elfers ’63 Center for the Arts has provided a multitude of spaces for Fessenden students to enjoy. From the new performance venues and rehearsal rooms to the visual arts studios, the boys loved spending the spring exploring the center, and we look forward to the additional creative and...
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