Comments for Clapham School Blog

Comment on Competing to Serve by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:37:58 +0000

How sweet! I love that they figured out a plan to solve their dilemma and carried it through til everyone was satisfied! Thanks for sharing, Mr. Ward.

Comment on A Letter from the Clapham Chaplain by sarah

sarah — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:47:19 +0000

I just want you to know that you have really addressed some important things this year – like failing as a Christian and how that affects our standing with God. Caleb mentioned this the other day and said it had been on his mind and then you spoke about it. How exciting to see the Spirit leading you to minister to his little heart!

Comment on In the Clapham Classroom: Virtue by sarah

sarah — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:45:35 +0000

“Perhaps personal negative experiences contribute to a feeling that those who focus on training children in habits may start well, but end up judgmental and controlling.” Totally agree with this statement. And our kids feel that judgement and control.

“God-given authority is still not being stewarded well.” – I’m glad you said this. It is a struggle as a parent to take hold of the mantle of leadership given to me and wield it carefully, appropriately, with love, grace, firmness and truth.

“no training can be sustained without a proper goal in view.” Wow. I needed to hear this. Thanks for these thoughts!

Comment on Pinocchio and His Habits by doug poppe

doug poppe — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:14:17 +0000

Amen. As we deal with matters of the heart, may the Lord give our children an appetite to feast on good things from above.

Comment on Jazz and the Invitation to Know by Kristin Egan

Kristin Egan — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:04:40 +0000

Well said, Mr. Ward! Thanks for this inspiring post.

Comment on Common Sense Teaching by Carissa

Carissa — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:10:29 +0000

I second the Parkers. Thank you, Cheryl, for another great year!

Comment on Common Sense Teaching by the parkers

the parkers — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 15:00:52 +0000

And while it is a wonderful place to be for you, YOU are a significant part of making it a wonderful place to be for the children. Thank you for your daily provision of kindness, consistency, and firmness; humor and creating a safe, intellectually stimulating, and beautiful environment. The blessings God is providing through you will no doubt have ripples into eternity!

Comment on Introducing Shakespeare by Kristin Egan

Kristin Egan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:33:22 +0000

Kat, thanks for all your hard work with the students! Our family is enjoying the preparations and so looking forward to the performance!

Comment on Introducing Shakespeare by Susan Carrion

Susan Carrion — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:48:43 +0000

Nice job, Kat! Great connection to the methodology of imitation.

Comment on In the Clapham Classroom: Virtue by Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:56:38 +0000

What a beautiful article, Jason. I’ve enjoyed seeing the fruit of this pursuit of virtue in the life of my son this year. I’m so thankful he is in your class and being encouraged in these ways. I loved his essay on mercy and how he is seeing the differences between mercy, love and kindness, and how he is finding pictures of it during Bible time (with David showing mercy to Saul) and in literature (with The Prince & the Pauper). Thank you for your shepherding of our children’s hearts. It’s a joy to partner with you.