Activities
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Boarding School on Weekends and Breaks?
As a boarding student, I looked forward to Saturdays. That was the only day we were allowed to leave the campus to visit downtown and have a taste of freedom. Granted, we had a ping pong table as entertainment, but even ping pong lost its allure after countless hours of play time. That was the… Continue reading
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Camp St. Maur WorldWide
If you are an international student and would like to visit our campus and be part of the Maurite experience, don’t worry, we didn’t forget you! Camp St. Maur WorldWide is accepting 10 campers in its inaugural year to bring the best of both worlds together. You will improve your fluency in English during the… Continue reading
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CAMP ST. MAUR IS BACK!
When St. Benedict had a vision of St. Placid drowning, St. Maur ran to the aid of his brother —but not before he received his master’s blessing. Maur proceeded to walk on water to reach Placid and carried him back in his arms, still walking on water. Maur Hill-Mount Academy is bringing back Camp St.… Continue reading
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Power of Play
They spend endless hours in practice after school. They wake up early to go to the 6am practice in the cold. They are tired. They are hungry. The whole family is tired and hungry. So, why do we suffer the sports that take so much time and energy? Because organized and well-structured sports provide myriad benefits… Continue reading
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Thanksgiving as an MH-MA Boarder
Thanksgiving is an important and cherished holiday in the United States, typically celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time when families and friends come together to express gratitude for the blessings in their lives and to enjoy a festive meal. While it has historical roots dating back to the early 17th… Continue reading
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Open House!
We are excited to invite you to our Open House this Thursday at 6pm. We will talk about the application process, the curriculum and what your student needs to be doing to prepare for this big change. You will get to tour the campus and meet the teachers. We will also provide delicious Turkish Delight… Continue reading
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Archbishop Naumann and His Regalia
If you are a life-long Catholic, you may be accustomed to seeing different colored vestments and habits, the odd-looking hats churchmen wear and the staves they carry around hallways as if they are walking sticks. But, for non-Catholics and converts, the origin of these regalia is a curiosity. Archbishop Naumann came to offer Mass and… Continue reading
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All School Retreat in His Presence
In His Presence It is school tradition to kick off the year with an all-school retreat. This year, the theme was “Real Presence” to model the Catholic church’s national Eucharistic Revitalization movement happening now. This retreat is so impactful and starts us all on the right frame of heart for the school year. Head girl,… Continue reading
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Testing the New Art Teacher
We have a wonderfully dedicated crew of teachers who want the best for their students. Their dedication is so intense that they will not let anyone teach them anything without first vetting the teacher themselves. Our brand new art teacher, Lara Wallace, was, of course, up to the task and demonstrated the Maur Hill-Mount faculty… Continue reading
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Raven Day Approaches!
Every year, at the beginning of the semester, the students, families, faculty and staff of Maur Hill-Mount Academy come together for a day of filling of forms, meeting of teachers, eating of food and having of fun. We are getting ready for the Raven Day by making sure that everything is in order for our… Continue reading
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