Hawk Happenings

Rice Bowls for CRS

Hawk Happenings, May 4, 2018

Thanks to the Lenten sacrifices and contributions of the students in Form I, $628.26 was collected from Rice Bowls and donated to Catholic Relief Services.  These donations are used to help support programs that prevent hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. 

Beatification of Fr. Janos (John) Brenner

Hawk Happenings, May 1, 2018

Fr. Abbot Peter wrote to us after attending the beatification of Fr. Janos (John) Brenner, a Cistercian Hungarian priest.

Wetlands visit

Hawk Happenings, April 30, 2018

On Friday students in Form I went to the John Bunker Sands Wetlands area to research different types of soil and the wetlands ecosystem. The day-long field study included times walking the boardwalk through the wetlands and time in the education center looking at their findings through microscopes.  

Latin Scroll Project

Hawk Happenings, April 23, 2018

Students recreated an “Exultet Scroll”, making an illuminated manuscript of the medieval Easter hymn (which is traditionally sung at the Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday).

Retail as Art

Hawk Happenings, April 21, 2018

Two Cistercian students won scholarship awards at the 10th Retail as Art Photography Scholarship Awards at the Dallas Contemporary! 

ISAS Arts Festival

Hawk Happenings, April 15, 2018

On April 12-14, Upper School students participated in the 2018 ISAS Fine Arts Festival. 

Form II Community Service

Hawk Happenings, March 28, 2018

Form II went to the North Texas Food Bank and packed lunches for children in need.

Spring Fling – DSG Dance

Hawk Happenings, March 27, 2018

The Cistercian Community Service Council headed to the Notre Dame School on Friday, March 23 to host a Spring Fling dance for the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas.  

Rocket Launch

Hawk Happenings, March 21, 2018

Form III students enjoy a beautiful spring day launching rockets in the field.

BraveArt Workshop

Hawk Happenings, March 9, 2018

Every spring, the Upper School takes a break from their routine and experiences our annual arts festival with a variety of workshops.  Thank you to all who participated!