Halford Has Begun!

       Wednesday, September 16th marked the start of Halford, the big sister /  little sister mentoring program between Castilleja students and bright 4th and 5th grade girls. Through a series of EOPs, after school sessions, and monthly science saturdays, the "sisters" form close bonds and inspire each other to become the best leaders they can be. As a newcomer to the program, I was super excited to finally meet the girls and clearly I wasn't the only one. Veterans of the program couldn't wait to reconnect with the girls that they had formed strong relationships with the year before. Once on site, we played small games to get to know each other and drafted statements in which students completed the phrase "my future would be brighter if..." in anticipation of Arts with a Heart. Although it was only the first day, it is clear that these young women are intelligent, thoughtful, and determined. No doubt their futures are already shining. I’m definitely looking forward for all the fun to come and I’m so excited to see them all again!