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Preparing for a Life of Purpose

We provide a context of shared traditions that offer meaning, grow memories, and shape the lives of our students.

  • Religious Education

    Values lie at the heart of religious education. As an Episcopal school, St. Anne’s School teaches both freedom and responsibility, belief and open-mindedness, social conscience and individual integrity. With Judeo-Christian traditions as a point of reference, we foster a free exploration of views and personal values and an appreciation for the diversity and values of all religious traditions and beliefs. Students at all levels are encouraged to engage in reflection that helps them think, feel and wonder about what is important in their lives. A middle school student may discover an ability to think about and discuss religious ideas and experiences in critical, rational and reflective ways. A lower school student is invited to discover an appreciation for the roles of imagination and wonder in religion. An early childhood students will encounter a loving God through a combination of Bible stories, songs and artwork. An open, non-dogmatic approach is a hallmark of Episcopal education and is reflective of a religious school educating a pluralistic community.

  • Worship

    Worship is the heart and soul of the school community, where we set aside time to meet together in regular weekly chapel, connecting with one another, sharing comfort, support and celebrations. In chapel we learn that we are lovable, valuable creatures of God and that we should treat one another with love and respect. Episcopal schools are inclusive, welcoming students of all faith.

    • Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School weekly chapels
    • Kindergarten - Eighth Grade Monthly chapels
  • Overnight adventures
    • Echo Hill field trip
    • Heifer field trip
    • Williamsburg field trip
    • Ski trip
  • Shared traditions
    • Early Childhood Family Fun Day
    • Empty Bowls: Students create ceramic bowls, and then serve a simple meal of soup and bread. Guests choose a bowl to use that day and to keep as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls in the world. In exchange for a meal and the bowl, the guests offer donations, which are contributed to a hunger-fighting organization.
    • Friendly Beasts Nativity Program and holiday concerts
    • Lower School Morning Meeting
    • Kindergarten Crowning Ceremony
    • Grandfriends Day
    • Eighth Grade Play
    • Eighth Grade Baccalaureate and Graduation
    • Seventh Grade Boat Races
    • Field Day