For a week every May, the Middle School has what it calls "Experiential Learning Week" or "Classroom without Walls." The 6th and 7th graders have 2 days of field trips and 2 days of other in-class activities that often include service projects or skills (e.g. cooking is a common favorite). Meanwhile, the 8th grade class gets to go to Lugano, Switzerland, where they visit castles, go on a Science Hike, and process what it means that they are now finishing Middle School and moving on to High School. It usually ends up being a bonding experience for the students.
This year, we praise God for the beautiful weather and for all the smooth travel and logistics. Personally, I praise Him for some fantastic conversations about living out God's calling our lives as MK's as well as the need to keep him as our core even when the world around us shifts completely. For some of these 8th graders, this is the end of their BFA experience, and the transition out can be just as painful as the transition in.
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| SK and DC on top of San Salvatore Mountain |
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| LG, LA, and SW rocking out on some toys during the hike |
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| The 2011/12 8th grade class |
