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Cistercian Visit to Notre Dame School of Dallas

November 8, 2018 | Media

On Friday, October 26, just hours before the last home football game of the season, many Cistercian freshman traveled with Ms. Kennedy, Br. Francis and Fr. John to Notre Dame School of Dallas to join their students for their Halloween dance. Notre Dame School is a very special school educating children and young adults with special needs. We were honored to be invited to their dance! Cistercian students brought snacks (goldfish and pretzels) and prepared a limbo stick for the event. Many students from Notre Dame wore costume hats that they had made. Together students from both schools enjoyed meeting each other and dancing to everything from Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the “Chicken Dance” and much more. We look forward to planning another dance together, which will likely be hosted at Cistercian in the spring!

Hawk Happenings

Homecoming Week

Don’t miss the big game on Friday, October 10, against Fort Worth Country Day. Go Hawks!

Blessing of the animals

The Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of animals, is on Saturday, Oct. 4. Fr. Paul offered blessings for family pets during Friday carpool.

Freshman Mixer

Hundreds of Ursuline and Hockaday students joined our Form V boys for the Freshmen Mixer last Saturday, outnumbering them at least four to one. The evening was hosted entirely by the freshmen, marking their first high school social.

Social events are an intentional part of formation at Cistercian. The boys learn that their role is to make sure their guests enjoy themselves. They work hard, show respect, and practice courtesy.

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