Sister Maria Philomena, vice principal and high school teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Richmond, NH, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Sister Maria Philomena was nominated by student Rose Doucette (’10) for outstanding dedication [...]
For students in grades seven through twelve, the first half of the school year carries the excitement (and anxiety!) of getting ready for the year’s Science Fair. Each science project includes a research paper, experiment, oral presentation, and presentation board upon which each student is graded (usually this is most of the second quarter science [...]
Father Michael Jarecki, a retired priest of the diocese of Ogdensburg, NY, who said Mass for us for more than thirty years, said his last public Mass on October 31, 2010 — the Feast of Christ the King. On the following Sunday, November 7, we held a “Father Jarecki Appreciation Day”. Each classroom made a [...]
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Posted 11 November 2010
† Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
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On October 16, IHM School was a part of the 20th annual Keene Pumpkin Festival, bringing smiles to the day as a vendor of caramel and candy apples (1689 of them!) and as entertainment. Here are pictures from this event.
The Council for American Private Schools (CAPE) has a great short video on its main page about the value and statistics of private education. Private Education on YouTube
BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER WITH MUSIC & BLUEBERRIES Step back into the past with a one-of-a-kind, old-fashioned family festival: the eighth annual Blueberry Fiddle Festival, organized by Richmond’s Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Admission is FREE; parking is a one-time $5. Enjoy live music and delicious food, browse the craft vendors (it’s a good time to [...]
[John is the youngest of ten. In his speech he will tell you about his educational struggles -- but his perseverance paid off during his senior year. Not only was he no longer "at the bottom of the class," he made Honor Roll twice (and Honorable Mention in this year's final average) -- with a [...]
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Posted 24 June 2010
† Sister Maria Philomena, M.I.C.M.
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[Rose is the second oldest of eight children. She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and a recipient of a partial college scholarship from the Knights of Columbus. She missed graduating "cum laude" by only two points -- her cumulative GPA being 86.5 (3.3). Congratulations, Rose!] Good Afternoon: Brother Andre, [...]
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Posted 24 June 2010
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[At our monthly Mothers' Tea, the ladies asked for references for modest swimwear. I just borrowed the list from Colleen Hammond, the author of Dressing with Dignity (a book I can't recommend highly enough -- if nothing else, download her Outfit Guidelines). However, as I copied the links and added notes, I went on to [...]
Little Book of Instructions for Christian Mothers [continued] (from Mother Love – A Manual for Christian Mothers – by Rev. Pius Franciscus, O.M.Cap., 1926) On the Christian Training of Children Chapter X. – Maxims and Sayings Which a Mother Might Teach Her Child. Pithy, pregnant maxims and sayings are wise thoughts expressed tersely and strikingly. [...]
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Posted 09 March 2010
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