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Mindfulness in the Brooklyn Friends Community…Pearl Street, Lawrence Street, & Beyond

Miranda Chang Class of 2018 My Creativity Activity Service (C.A.S.) project is about cultivating mindful lifestyles with those around me and guiding our community towards a mindful education. I felt that this project was a great opportunity for me to advocate for the practice of mindfulness, learn what mindfulness means to BFS, investigate how mindful […]

Solidarity in the Skies: Creativity Activity & Service (C.A.S.) with Puerto Rico

The Office of Service Learning & Civic Engagement and PAT Service Learning Committee are excited to host a collaborative art and education experience to support Puerto Rico entitled: Solidarity in the Skies: Creativity Activity & Service (C.A.S.) with Puerto Rico. Date: Saturday, April 21st Time: 2:00-5:00pm Location: Lawrence Street Café Students, families, and faculty/staff of all ages are invited to participate in […]

A BFS Tradition, Learning through Service

1995 – Service at the “Park” (now known as the Marriott) Certainly, there are myriad ways in which we all contribute to the greater good of our world, but BFS has a long tradition of encouraging its students and families to learn through giving their time, energy and monies to non-profit organizations, including to BFS. […]

BFS Playground on Grace Court, 1914 to 1923

  In 1914, Friends School – as it was then called – was expanding at all levels, with its young high school program being one of them.  Our athletic program had only just gotten off the ground and it was soon clear that the school needed athletic facilities to go further.  Our second athletic director, […]