![]() ![]() This Joy was a longing so intense for something so good & so high up it couldn't be explained with words. However, while he does describe his life, the principal theme of the book is Joy as he defined it. He recounts his early years with a measure of amusement sometimes mixed with pain. That isn't to say the book is devoid of information about his life. This word was the best translation he could make of the German idea of Sehnsucht, longing. His aim was to identify & describe the events surrounding his accidental discovery of & consequent search for the phenomenon he labelled "Joy". This is because his purpose in writing wasn't primarily historical. ![]() The book overall contains less detail concerning specific events than typical autobiographies. Above all, my kids are happy and excelling at Calibre - and that’s what matters most to us.Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life is a partial autobiography describing Lewis' conversion to Christianity. I have always been treated kindly and professionally in all of my dealings with administration and office staff. As a whole, I think they have a great group of teachers. We’ve been lucky in that there’s only been a few teachers here that weren’t a positive fit for our kids. ![]() Like most other schools, you’ll have teachers who you adore, and teachers you don’t. Pick up and drop off are a bit of a zoo, but that’s how it goes for most schools. We appreciate the time and energy that the teachers put into making it work and making that an option. When school resumed in the fall, distance learning for my 6th grader was like a well oiled machine. The first few weeks of learning weren’t completely ideal, but a great effort was made to keep the kids on track. Other area schools took 3-4 weeks to implement online learning. When schools suddenly shut down for Covid, Calibre had an action plan that quickly had our kids distance learning. Students wear uniforms, however, they are still able to wear jeans and shoes of their choosing. It isn’t brand new, but it is kept in good repair. Calibre hosts student concerts, carnival type festivals, 8th grade graduation trips, and a cultural feast. Pre Covid, my child enjoyed after school band and guitar orchestra. There are several extracurricular activities offered at a reasonable price to participate. They foster good communication between the school and the parents. ![]()
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