Preparing students for a lifelong commitment to learning and social responsibility is at the heart of the St. Luke’s experience. The School’s motto, Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve. 激励学生不仅要追求卓越的学术成就，还要成为负责任的公民，为人类服务.
Kate Parker-Burgard, Director of Community Connections
我们相信，品格是在为更大的利益服务的过程中发展起来的. By using one’s strengths, 服务场所成为培养领导力的实验室，因为学生获得了信心，并发展了他们作为可以提供帮助的人的身份."
Service at St. Luke's
-
中学生为非营利组织出售他们在校园制作的商品 -
学生们正在为“关爱之圈”制作毯子，该组织将把毯子送给患有癌症的儿童 -
Students sorting food at the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County -
As part of their learning about food insecurity, 7th graders load a van with food for Filling in the Blanks
MIDDLE SCHOOL
St. Luke’s students are introduced to service throughout their Middle School experience. Service learning happens in a variety of ways: some may occur in class, as teachers connect their lessons to the work of inspiring nonprofits; some may transpire after school as we offer regular optional activities focused on helping nonprofits; and some may ensue when students pursue their interest in a cause by creating a club, raising awareness, or setting up fundraisers to support favorite organizations. All of these activities, from formal to informal, help create a service mindset for all of our students.
St. Luke’s students are introduced to service throughout their Middle School experience. Service learning happens in a variety of ways: some may occur in class, as teachers connect their lessons to the work of inspiring nonprofits; some may transpire after school as we offer regular optional activities focused on helping nonprofits; and some may ensue when students pursue their interest in a cause by creating a club, raising awareness, or setting up fundraisers to support favorite organizations. All of these activities, from formal to informal, help create a service mindset for all of our students.
-
The Midnight Run Club hand-delivers winter essentials to people in need in NYC -
我们与Inspirica合作的年度步行马拉松，Inspirica是一家帮助住房无保障人群的非营利组织 -
One of our recent American Cancer Society Relay For Life teams -
The annual toy drive collects toys for children at the Carver Center -
学生们聚集热巧克力罐，为受加州野火影响的人们筹集救济资金 -
Ninth graders working together during JServe at Rising Starr Horse Rescue in Wilton -
在JServe期间，九年级学生与斯坦福的劳雷尔·豪斯就心理健康问题进行了合作
UPPER SCHOOL
As our students mature, our community service program grows with them. 在高年级，我们继续提供各种年级和全校范围内的服务活动. We ask students to take responsibility for their own service by asking themselves, “What matters to me? What strengths or skills do I have to offer? How can I contribute to my community?” While required hours create “accountability,” most of our students wind up becoming deeply invested in their work. Through their initiative and our support, students develop their sense of responsibility, agency, and leadership.
As our students mature, our community service program grows with them. 在高年级，我们继续提供各种年级和全校范围内的服务活动. We ask students to take responsibility for their own service by asking themselves, “What matters to me? What strengths or skills do I have to offer? How can I contribute to my community?” While required hours create “accountability,” most of our students wind up becoming deeply invested in their work. Through their initiative and our support, students develop their sense of responsibility, agency, and leadership.
List of 3 items.
-
20
Hours20 hours of service
per Upper School year required -
1
ReflectionOne reflection due no later than
spring break of senior year -
13,000+
HoursMore than 13,000 student
hours given since 2020.
Spotlight on Service
-
Andrea
Andrea volunteered as a buddy at Light the Night, a prom experience for people with special needs.
“她(我的朋友)教会了我让别人开心是多么容易，以及问别人是否想加入也无妨. 我从这次经历中得到的全部收获来自我的客人在舞会上富有感染力的微笑和积极的态度. 她让我在一个我认为应该由我来领导的环境中感到受欢迎.” -
Annika
Annika volunteered for several years with Appalachian Service Project, an organization that helps repair homes in Appalachia.“我与阿巴拉契亚山区人民建立的关系改变了我的思维方式. 与这些亲切却又极度贫困的人们会面，开阔了我对获得幸福所需条件的看法.” -
Teddy
Teddy mentors a boy with special needs in the Stamford foster care system.
“我和杰克的关系让我大开眼界……杰克必须以我在他这个年纪从未想象过的方式挣扎，这是不公平的。, 我不知道我该如何解决杰克面临的更大范围的问题，我只知道我想帮忙, though. My biggest regret regarding my service is that I didn’t start sooner.” -
Karey
凯莉自愿参加新迦南骑兵超级骑兵治疗骑术项目, introducing equine care and riding to people of all ages with special cognitive, physical, and emotional needs.“能够与残疾人士分享我对谷仓和马匹的爱是非常有益的，它改变了我与当地残疾人社区互动的方式.” -
Brandon
布兰登在一家辅助生活机构为老年居民做志愿者，在那里他帮助他们的娱乐部门.“Looking back at the service experience, 它教会了我，有时候呆在舒适区是件好事，但最终你必须走出舒适区，去学习和做新的事情. I wasn’t expecting to really enjoy the service experience at Sunrise, but every day I would walk in and would be approached by smiles and hellos!” -
Reed
Reed coached tennis through Bridgehampton Youth Tennis, an organization that serves low-income families in the area.“As the summer went on, these kids had a major impact on me…As I’ve now been there for a couple of years, I have been able to watch these kids grow and create many memories with them. With many inside jokes, fun times, and the ability to watch them vastly improve their tennis skills, this experience has been one of the most rewarding of my life.” -
Zoe
Zoe went on the SLS Service trip to Washington, DC and worked with organizations that serve people who are housing and food insecure.“我们举办了一场晚宴，与社区成员一起吃饭，真正地人性化了贫困和挣扎的人们. Had we not been put in a situation where we had to interact, 我想我会继续认为这些人和我完全不同. By sitting down to a meal…and just having regular conversations, suddenly it became clear these are just regular people having a hard time.” -
Jessie
杰西通过与韦斯特切斯特公园协会和安博勒农场的合作，将她的时间和精力投入到环境问题上.“自从我开始做志愿者以来，我一直在问自己这样的问题，‘这是环保的吗?’ or ‘is there more I can do to help the environment?’ Although I had a deep appreciation for nature before, the amount that I cherish and respect nature has grown so much more now. I will forever be grateful for those experiences.” -
Colt
Colt volunteered at the New Canaan Nature Center, doing everything from clearing trails to cleaning out storage areas.“Having done all this work and much more at the Nature Center, 我对大自然和那些向社区宣传周围环境的组织有了新的认识. 我在那里的时光也教会了我人类与自然互动的积极能力……总的来说，自然中心重新定义了我对环境的看法，并教会我成为一个更可持续的人.” -
Matthew
Matthew volunteered with the elderly at a skilled nursing care facility, assisting in their recreation program.“Through this experience of dealing with senior citizens, 我对老年人产生了更大的同情心，觉得由于他们的生活经历，他们有很多东西可以添加到桌子上. 我将把这些技能和同情心运用到我的成年生活中，并将继续珍惜我们老年公民的生命，确保他们在社会中发挥更大的作用.” -
Angie
安吉在斯坦福德的幸运狗避难所做志愿者，在那里她与人交往，遛狗.“在幸运狗收容所做志愿者激发了我的兴趣，更多的人可以为收容所和收养中心的动物做些什么. As I plan on majoring in Animal Science on a pre-veterinary track, 动物在我心中占有特殊的地位，我想尽一切努力确保它们的健康.” -
Emilia
艾米莉亚在阿迪朗达克野生动物保护区做志愿者，在那里她做了很多事情，从动物护理到教育游客，再到帮助金融交易.“Whether it’s wolves, bears, bald eagles, porcupines, lynxes, or any other animal we have at the Refuge, my knowledge about different species and their survival has increased exponentially. As a result of my volunteer work, I know more about the impact and damage people have on wildlife, and am proud that I can educate people about the preventable, human-inflicted injuries that the animals sustained.”
1/12
Recent News
Recent Press
-
Why Six Students at St. Luke's School in New Canaan Have Gone on to Elite Military Academies
Check out this article from the New Canaan Advertiser featuring some of our recent graduates. -
St. Luke’s Service Club Helps Build Up Fairfield County Nonprofits
Check out this story from The Norwalk Hour 关于非营利组织大楼的SLS学生帮助填空.
