Events

List of 20 news stories.

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  La Isla (Los Angeles Independent School Latinx Affinity)

  On October 23, Campbell Hall Latinx faculty, staff and student Anabelle P. ‘24 attended the La Isla (Los Angeles Independent School Latinx Affinity) conference at Crossroads School. It was a celebration of Latinx culture and community!
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  Blessing of the Animals

  The annual elementary school Blessing of the Animals was held on October 18. Dogs of all breeds, guinea pigs, lizards, and even stuffed animals and photos of pets were blessed by Head of School The Rev. Canon Julian Bull and The Rev. Canon Norman Hull, Chaplain K-8.

   
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  Latinx Heritage Month

  Many thanks to the members of La Familia who decorated campus in honor of Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15), a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Latinx community. Informative bulletin boards, festive piñatas, and flags representing Spanish-speaking countries around the world adorn campus.
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  Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez visits CH

  On October 12, Prisca  Dorcas Mojica  Rodríguez , a leading Latinx activist, writer, speaker, and founder of Latina Rebels, spent a day at Campbell Hall. She spoke at the high school chapel, met and mingled with members of Latinos Unidos, attended a faculty/staff mixer, and, in the evening, presented a Community Book Talk on her book For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts.
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  Community Involvement Fair and New Parent Welcome

  On September 18, new and returning families gathered in the Garver Gym for the Community Involvement Fair and New Parent Welcome. Representatives from Family Affinity Groups greeted and informed participants about the benefits of these spaces for those who share common identities or experiences by providing support and connection.
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  School Talk

  Co-Directors of DEIJ Sarah Huss and Toya Holiday led CH elementary faculty in a DEIJ professional development opportunity titled School Talk, which focused on the importance of how we communicate about and to our students at school.
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  Family Affinity Groups Booth at Homecoming

  Family Affinity Groups had their own booth at Homecoming on September 30! Thank you to all the representatives who helped spread the word about the wonderful community spaces that these groups provide!
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  Anti-Bias Curriculum Redesign Lab

  This summer, faculty from Campbell Hall and local area public and independent schools took part in the week-long Campbell Hall Anti-Bias Curriculum Redesign Lab. Facilitated by anti-bias educator Emily Chiarello, participants were able to carefully evaluate and redesign units utilizing the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards as a framework.
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  Third Grade Visits the Wishtoyo Chumash Village

  Third grade visited the Wishtoyo Chumash Village on May 18th. The Wishtoyo Chumash Village is an 8,000 year old ancestral village.
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  Inclusion Institute

  This past June, several faculty and staff members took part in our yearly Inclusion Institute which focused on Centering Counter-narratives to Disrupt Bias and Increase Belonging. This work built upon existing training and skills to further implement sustained growth in our equity practice and reinforced the school's commitment to anti-bias education.
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  Identity Safe Classroom

  On April 12, Campbell Hall hosted Identity Safe Classroom training for secondary faculty, providing a framework in which teachers help ensure students that their social identities are an asset rather than a barrier to success in the classroom. This contributes to a learning environment in which all students feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
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  CH DEIJ Training

  As part of the CH DEIJ Training series for parents, Speak up at School: How to Respond to Everyday Prejudice, Bias, and Stereotypes was presented via Zoom on April 11. It was a practical and scenario-based training that provided participants the opportunity to learn and practice four distinct strategies on how we can respond to bias at school.
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  Thinking Deeply

  On March 22, renowned civil rights leader and best-selling author Valarie Kaur met with the CH community reading group Thinking Deeply to discuss her book SEE NO STRANGER, in which she advocates for reclaiming love as a force for justice. 
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  Nowruz/Nouruz

  On March 20, CH Persian families created a beautiful display celebrating Nowruz/Nouruz. Each of the items displayed on a haftsin table symbolize a particular meaning (coins for prosperity, sprouts for rebirth, apple for health and beauty, garlic for good health, sumac for the color of sunrise, vinegar for age and patience, dried fruit for love, hyacinth for spring, mirror reflecting into the future, goldfish for life, painted eggs for fertility).
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  Centering Latinx Voices and Narratives Symposium

  On March 11, more than 40 representatives from 12 schools gathered at Campbell Hall where, in partnership with the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture (CESLAC) at UCLA Health and Somos PSV, a full-day symposium focusing on the future of the Latinx community across economics, health, diversity, and more was shared.
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  Day of Cultural Exchange

  Students from Nishiyamato Academy visited Campbell Hall for a day of cultural exchange with CH’s Japanese students.
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  National Network of Schools in Partnership and Close Up D.C. Annual Conference

  Members of our Student Council and DEIJ Liaison team spent time in Washington D.C. Jan 28 - Jan 30 for the National Network of Schools in Partnership and Close Up D.C. annual conference. Students learned the methods of facilitating and social impact programs through service learning with a focus on race, equity, and justice.
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  Secondary Japanese Classes Celebrate New Year

  The New Year was celebrated in secondary Japanese classes on January 5 with traditional Japanese games, calligraphy painting, and cuisine.
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  7th Grade Diversity Day Reflection

  On October 19, all 7th grade students and advisors took part in another rendition of Diversity Day. An annual tradition organized by the DEIJ team, Diversity Day provides programming for 7th graders that inspires new thinking around diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
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  CH Parent Reading Group Thinking Deeply

  On October 6, Author Dr. Philip Gorski met with the CH parent reading group Thinking Deeply to discuss his book American Covenant, which outlines the long battle between exclusionary and inclusive versions of the American story.