Community Work Initiative

Through our community work initiative, students are assigned a multitude of tasks intrinsic to the “life of the school.” Students are expected to help manage the various aspects of our farming operations and the upkeep of the school. Students will tap maple trees, stack hay, feed and groom cattle, release apple trees, plant organic vegetables, serve on cafeteria clean-up duty, and complete other similar tasks. Students are also responsible for the upkeep of the common areas of their dormitories.

Each student will be assigned to a stewardship team composed of student stewards, mentors, and team leaders. At least one faculty member with experience in the particular stewardship activity area (called a “module”— such as, cattle farming, gardening, maple sugaring, forestry) is assigned to each team. As students progress, expectations for their leadership and responsibility will increase. Mentors are expected to provide support and guidance to the stewards as they learn about the tasks to be completed in the module area. Team leaders will provide inspiration and take a leadership role in facilitating solutions to everyday problems