Convent of the Sacred Heart

2nd grade took their learning outside as they researched architecture in the neighborhood with the nonprofit Friends of the Upper East Side.

Happy Feast of Mater Admirabilis! #sh91

Upper Schoolers delivered red bags filled with donations for the African Dream Academy, a free school for children in Liberia. This is the 3rd year 91st Street has partnered with the Brick Church School to support their Red Bag Campaign. #sh91

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, these Kindergarteners learned about Argentina. Each class in the Lower School studied a different Spanish-speaking country. #sh91

Faculty and staff built anti-racist language and DEI skills with consultant Martha Haakmat today before breaking into small groups to discuss one of four anti-racist community reads. 91st Street's anti-racist work is rooted in Sacred Heart's educationalmission, particularly Goal III: a social awareness that impels to action. #sh91

Faculty and staff were surprised this morning with thank you banners, breakfast treats, and sidewalks covered in messages of appreciation from students and the PA- who got to school extra early to make it all happen. Thank you to our wonderful teachers and staff! #sh91

Kindergarteners kicking off the weekend! #sh91

Fourth graders proudly received special pins and new responsibilities as leaders of the Lower School. #sh91

CSH went the distance at the 9th annual Walk for Uganda! Following a virtual program, students, families, faculty and staff walked wherever they were to support our SH school in Uganda. #sh91 #CSHWalkforUganda2020

In preparation for Saturday's Virtual Walk for Uganda to benefit SH schools there, students are offering mini Ugandan flags and stickers designed by a 91st Street senior. Students hope to be able to send 10 children to school for one year. #sh91

Congratulations to the 10 Upper Schoolers commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers at today's Holy Spirit Prayer Service. Each minister received a cross and a loaf of bread symbolizing her important new responsibility. #sh91

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: feminist icon, champion of gender equality and social justice, and the embodiment of Goal 5, wise freedom. Thank you for your tireless work. Rest in peace. #sh91

We couldn’t gather in person, but our community did come together in spirit this morning for Rentrée, a ceremony celebrating the start of a new school year at Sacred Heart. #sh91