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Good morning Kristin,
In last night’s Academy Awards, The Last Repair Shop, won for Documentary Short, telling the story of the four of craftspeople who maintain over 80,000 instruments and the students who benefit in the LA Unified School District. In his acceptance speech, one of the directors, Kris Bowers, observed that “[music] education isn’t just about creating incredible musicians; it’s about creating incredible humans.”
In our schools, a similar theme is observed. Catholic education isn’t just about any singular, solitary pursuit; it’s about creating incredible humans. We commit to a holistic approach to development. This approach ensures that students grow not only in intellectual capacities but also in spiritual, emotional, physical, and social dimensions. The ultimate aim is to cultivate individuals who are not only prepared academically but are also empathetic, spiritually grounded, and prepared to work for a more just and equitable society.
This singular focus on the integral formation reflects the profound belief that education is about nurturing the entire human person, echoing the sentiment that creating "incredible humans" involves much more than academic achievement; it's about fostering a deep sense of purpose, belonging, and compassion in every student.
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We look forward to seeing you on Thursday at St. Thomas. We plan to end at 2:30pm and invite you to stay after for a social hour. Here is an agenda for the day.
With gratitude,
NICHOLAS FORD | Superintendent
Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle
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