It’s August and at Opal School that means there are 3 of us here ready to begin the ball toss that will evolve into our 13th year of school. Every year, this ball we toss first is a little different than the one we tossed the August before. At Opal School we listen, we pay …
“A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.” –Tim Cahill “I think this is our destination… Yes it is!” – shouted by Seba upon reaching the Upper Meadow last Thursday, our first hike together. When we consider our “Dialog with Place” at Opal School we cannot forget our rich surrounding natural …
The final goal and expecation that we have for Opal School students is this: Develop strategies that contribute to the quality of the community by having a keen sense of place, identity and belonging while respecting the rights and identities of others. In the end, it’s about understanding the complexity of a community that intends …