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Beyond the Classroom: Physical Activity
I haven’t always been very intentional about my physical health. When I worked at an all-boys school in Lima, Peru, I would occasionally play on the faculty soccer and basketball teams, join in on basketball practices, and play around at recess. But I didn’t have a consistent practice of staying active. When I returned to…
Beyond the Classroom: Friendships
I recently heard Dr. Lisa Damour (author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers) on Adam Grant’s podcast ReThinking and found a few occasions to share a clip of the episode with students as we’ve tried to navigate some tricky situations. “I will just go ahead and say I’m not a huge fan of friendship groups….
Beyond the Classroom: Dangers of Comparison
It is inevitable that at school comparisons between students will occur. Whether it’s selecting members for the basketball or soccer team, determining winners at the science fair, or deciding who presents in a group project, comparisons are an often accidental and all too common experience for our boys. However, these comparisons can significantly interfere…
Beyond the Classroom with Mr. Murphy: Why Goal Setting Matters
During the first days of January, families often reflect on the importance of setting resolutions and planning for the future. I don’t often give myself a New Year’s resolution, but I do look at important life markers to take stock in how things are going and make decisions about changes I’d like to make. At…
Beyond the Classroom with Mr. Murphy: Next Week at AMLE
Next week, I have the honor of representing Seven Hills School at the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) annual conference. This gathering is one of the biggest in our field, bringing together educators dedicated to understanding and supporting middle school students through this critical developmental stage. It’s an exciting opportunity to engage with colleagues…
Beyond the Classroom with Mr. Murphy: Cell Phones
Earlier this month, the Virginia Department of Education rolled out new guidelines on “cell phone-free education” following the governor’s executive order. It’s part of a bigger trend—schools across the country are starting to ban phones, recognizing how they distract students and disrupt classrooms. Even social media platforms like Instagram have started to adjust, adding new…
Seven Hills School Recognized as an AMLE School of Distinction
Seven Hills School is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) School of Distinction. This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to educational excellence and our dedication to the developmental needs of middle school boys. The AMLE Schools of Distinction program is designed to help middle grades…
Mr. SG Selected for International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) Action Research
Mr. SG will now go through a process of reflection and fine-tuning his goals in order to solidify his research project. Read his research proposal below: Briefly tell us about your professional background, current school responsibilities, and interest in this action research opportunity. How will you manage your time to ensure you can participate fully…
We’ve been selected as an Active RVA Certified School!
Active RVA We are proud to announce that we have been selected as a Sports Backers Active RVA Certified School! Sponsored by Cigna Healthcare, the Active RVA Certification and Awards program recognizes the Richmond region’s exceptional employers and schools that are implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity. The awards ceremony was held yesterday at…
