From the Desk of the Head of School- September 10, 2021

Dear Harding Academy Learning Community,

What a wonderful stretch of weather we have had this week. Students have been outside a ton, enjoying the sunshine and the early morning whiffs of fall. It has been great to walk through campus and see the four square competitions in full effect, the cross country runners (lower and middle) catching their breath, the volleyball players cheering side-outs, and our football teams christening the Sohr Athletic Fields for the 2021-22 season. 

As we consider how we achieve some of the goals of the Wellness pillar of our Embracing the Future Strategic Plan, we know that we have a firm foundation with our whole child approach. Children need to be active in order to be the best learner they can be. They need to be engaged with each other outdoors and in nature. I am so grateful we have been able to bring back so many aspects of our program that underpin these fundamental understandings of what children need to grow into thriving adults. 

We are also excited about the possibilities that await as we work to further evolve our wellness programming. I hope you are all able to get out and enjoy this weather and be active this weekend.