Grade 6 Intensive Learning

Enjoy these photos from the sixth grade’s last day at the Princeton-Blairstown Center....

“I will always remember having a can-do attitude and challenging myself.” ~Nathan, after crossing the catwalk, twice Forty-three students in four cabins woke up to greet the sun and begin the day by shuffling to the dining hall, where a hearty breakfast was had before heading out into the woods for adventure hikes and...

The MFS sixth grade enjoys a full day of activities at the Princeton-Blairstown Center. As buses began to roll out to overnight trips, students gathered with their duffel bags in the Blue Gym, the unofficial headquarters of sixth grade. After group photos and a bag check, we loaded two yellow buses and headed out...

Sixth graders spent a sweet and fun-filled day bonding with each other, playing with Lower School friends, and with new friends at Cambridge Rehabilitation Center. Our first day of IL kicked off in the Blue Gym, where advisories gathered for a refresher on expectations and Minute-to-Win-It games that stretched the body and the mind...

We wrapped up our time at Princeton-Blairstown Center with one more morning of activities. Although it was brisk outside, it was wonderfully sunny. Students enjoyed a delicious breakfast before heading out to some different spots for final games, studies, and activities.  Several groups of students engaged in shelter building by collecting materials from the...

After a full restful night’s sleep in the cabin, the students woke up ready to have some fun. We had a delicious breakfast and then set off for our group hikes led by our PBC leaders. Groups learned about the local wildlife, trees, and played games like camouflage in the woods. We also all...

After a spirited bus ride, we arrived at the Princeton-Blairstown Center ready to have some fun. We dropped off our stuff, met our guides, and played a variety of games to get warmed up as small teams that we’ll stick with throughout our time here. We enjoyed a nourishing lunch in the heated dining...

The sixth graders’ second day of Intensive Learning centered around team building utilizing a variety of community games and activities. Students began the day discussing their feelings when they attempt a new challenge or difficulty in their lives. We then asked ourselves what types of support that would encourage us to persevere through the...

The Sixth Graders’ first day of Intensive Learning on Friday was all about delivering gifts of kindness to the residents at Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living. We spent the morning preparing more crafts and cards for the residents, which we had already started a few weeks ago. We also practiced how to play and present...