Community
Student Activities
Student Groups
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What are Student Groups?
Student Groups are activities that take place as part of the school day, during class time, or lunch. -
Big Friend / Little Friend
This program is a long-time tradition of pairing pre-kindergarten and fourth graders, kindergarten and fifth graders, and first and sixth graders together throughout the year. Students interact by reading to one another, celebrating holidays together, or just by being with one another during lunch or recess. This program ensures that older students help younger ones feel welcome and secure. These associations help build a strong sense of community and true respect among the children at the different grade levels. -
Student Council
Student Council provides fourth, fifth and sixth graders the wonderful opportunity to be leaders in their school. Each child serves as part of Student Council for one-third of the school year. The Sixth Graders are assigned the responsibility of being co-presidents, treasurer, secretary and school reporters for their “term in office.” Parliamentary procedure keeps the Tuesday lunch meetings running smoothly, as all the students offer suggestions as to what projects to take on, and how to organize, advertise, and, implement them. Activities can range from sponsoring a winter coat collection for those in need, to a beautification project in connection with Earth Day that includes a fundraiser to buy flowers for the whole school to plant on campus, to promoting less waste in the lunchroom via posters and announcements. A perennial favorite is organizing a “Grub Day” - the opportunity to dress outside of Tenacre’s dress code (celebrity day, pajama day, beach day) in exchange for bringing in $1 to be donated to a charity. The children are enthusiastic and creative, and thoroughly enjoy their opportunity to make suggestions which can impact school life.
Student Clubs
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What are Student Clubs?
Clubs are developed around specific interests and allow students to work and play together in activities that they especially enjoy. Clubs meet either in the morning, before classes begin, or after school. -
4-5-6 Book Club
4-5-6 Book Club is offered to the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. The Book Club is an optional activity and is a fun way to read an interesting book and talk about it with other kids in the school. The school purchases the book for the kids to read and, about one month later, the book club meets to discuss it, with faculty facilitators. Recent books include: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk and Seraphina by Robert Beatty. -
Chess Club
Chess Club classes are offered after school to grades K-6 during the months of January and February, An outside instructor and chess master conducts beginner and intermediate/advanced classes. The beginner classes receive a twenty-minute lecture and demonstration followed by a half hour of play. The intermediate/advanced group receives instruction followed by tournament play to sharpen their skills and strategy in a more competitive environment. -
The Environmental Club
The Environmental Club, called RAG (Random Acts of Greenness), was started in 2011 for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. The mission of RAG is to energize students about taking care of the earth and helping the community while learning about some of the most important environmental issues facing our world today. Further, the intent of RAG is to make environmental improvements locally and globally, to bring awareness about environmental issues to our community, and to provide students with a leadership and collaborative extracurricular opportunity. -
Bird Club
Bird Club is offered to any interested fourth, fifth, or sixth grader in the spring. A teacher leads students through a variety of locations to observe and enjoy birds in their natural habitat. This group is held in the early morning, before school.
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
