Cultural Competency & Inclusion

In honor of Women's History Month, our Students Celebrating Diversity Club sat down with a group of Country Day faculty and staff for a series of meaningful interviews. Reflecting on their personal journeys, these educators shared their accomplishments, challenges, and the inspiring women who have shaped their lives and careers. Kudos to senior Henry Dickerson for filming and editing THIS VIDEO compilation of the interviews!

Our 5th graders recently concluded their unit on ancient Greece with the 3rd annual Greek Heritage Celebration. As part of their social studies curriculum, students used books, databases, and online resources to research topics such as architecture, daily life, art, and the Olympics. They organized their findings into presentations that they delivered to their peers, then they applied their understanding of mythology by reimagining Greek myths that they then performed for their class. The students also engaged in different hands-on activities such as learning traditional greek dances and sampling Greek food. This interdisciplinary project provided a meaningful connection between research, history, and performance.

To honor February as Black History Month, the Black Student Union led a game from "Friendly Feud" in Upper School assembly. Students and Faculty competed against one another in a lively trivia challenge filled with questions about iconic Black figures and historical events, sparking both fun and meaningful conversations. The event highlighted the importance of Black history while uniting the community together in a spirit of learning and camaraderie

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, each division explored the holiday’s rich history and cultural significance through different activities. Our Students Celebrating Diversity Club and Upper School Cultural Competency and Inclusion Coordinator visited The Little School to read educational books, while students there also crafted masks to mark the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In the Lower School, students who celebrate at home shared traditional snacks and activities with their classmates. Meanwhile, Upper School advisories created paper lanterns, which were later hung around campus as a festive tribute.