Turquoise Days
As The Sharon Academy emerges from the pandemic emergency, the school recognizes the need to rebuild its sense of community. With two school years largely conducted remotely, students have lost the sense of connection with each other or with the school that fosters a conducive learning environment. High School “Turquoise Days” are half-days marking the end of each of the eight learning modules set aside for special programming, such as excursions, visiting performances, speaker series, and workshops. Introduced last year, for the 2022-34 school year, Turquoise Days will assume a more essential role in providing adults and students regular opportunities to connect around a shared experience that builds and fosters community and reflects on the school’s mission.
The inaugural 2022-23 Turquoise Day after the end of Module 1 was a hike up Mt Tom in Woodstock, VT at the beginning of October. The start of school is always a time of renewing and creating new relationships. The hike was an opportunity for students and faculty to enjoy the outdoors together, get a bit of exercise, and interact with each other in a bucolic setting.
Visit ImageRelay to enjoy pictures from the day
Thanks to Mascoma Bank Foundation for their support in this year’s Turquoise Days.