The Bay School of San Francisco is an independent high school where innovative teaching and learning is grounded in mindfulness, equity, and community.
Elected by Bay faculty and staff to represent his class, Jack Jue gave an incredible speech for the Class of 2014's graduation. Enjoy reading his thoughtful and compelling words below.Students, faculty, friends and family, and of course the incredible class of 2014: it goes without saying that today is a proud day for all of …
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How would you describe your role at Bay? My role is to coordinate mindfulness meditation throughout the school in ways that students, faculty and administration can participate. What was your first impression of Bay? What is your impression now? Prior to coming to Bay, I did some research and was impressed with the philosophy of …
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A Thanksgiving reminder from Bay's mindfulness teacher, Shahara: This week the focus of the mindfulness practice is on cultivating a gratitude practice. We all know the holiday is Thanksgiving which is one of appreciation and giving thanks. The invitation is to extend yourself to be mindful of the many ways you are grateful. It is …
Perhaps you remember Summer and Valerie ’13 collecting backpacks and school supplies for Mira Scholars back in the fall. Perhaps you rallied behind their Senior Signature Project (SSP) goal to support international aid communities in new and different ways. And perhaps, if you’ve spent time around The Bay School lately, you’ve noticed thought-provoking phrases posted …
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Krissa Lebacqz, counseling trainee and morning meeting coordinator, spoke on Thursday about practicing mindfulness. She referenced The Bay School mission, which stresses “a mindful approach to learning and life,” as well as studies that show a correlation between mindfulness and stress-reduction, focus and the ability to deal with difficult emotions. Through her personal experience with …
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