Each June we celebrate the accomplishments of our ninth grade graduates and wish them well on the next step of their educational journey. While we will miss each and every boy, we take heart knowing they are off to the secondary schools of their choice and will continue to make us proud. 2019 BOARDING SCHOOL...
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Whenever alumni drop by to see the School, they are surprised by the changes that have occurred since their departure, as they search out familiar places from their student days, often finding them to be very different than they recall. “The Schoolroom seems so much smaller than I remember it!” is a common remark, or...
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Official Opening of the William R. Elfers ‘63 Center for the Arts On April 6, the Fessenden community gathered to celebrate the opening of the William R. Elfers ‘63 Center for the Arts. The evening featured the Grade 5-9 Arts Show and the unveiling of the School’s completely renovated and modernized arts facilities, including a...
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Gabe Lopes, a sixth grade student, shares his thoughts about his past, present, and future at Fessenden. We hope you enjoy this delightful student talk about the Fessenden experience.
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We tend to think of our time in school as the primary years we spend in the pursuit of knowledge when, in fact, the need to grow and develop our skills continues at every age. At Fessenden, being well informed and aware of new ideas and approaches in education is central to the excellence we...
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If you are a New Englander, you probably don’t need to be told that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow earlier this year. What does that mean for those of us who are used to braving the cold into the early months of spring? A shorter winter. But we know better than to get our...
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Head of School Steve Armstrong and the entire Fessenden community wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
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The spirit of childhood plays a significant role in the character of a school. At Fessenden, we have many traditions that center around this philosophy. The Red and Gray tug-of-war on Field Day, for example, dates back to the School’s founding days, and our newer tradition of the Fessy Lip Dub adds excitement to the...
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Thanksgiving seems like a holiday that’s as American as apple pie (or pumpkin pie for some of us), but, actually, versions of this celebration take place in many of the countries around the world that are home to our Fessenden students. Customs and menus may vary, but giving thanks for the bounties of the harvest...
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“All the world’s a stage,” proclaims Jaques, the melancholy nobleman in William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” For our fall Fessenden theatre production, all the school will become our stage as we await the completion of our new auditorium later this school year. On Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17, our troupe of student...
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