Photography Tells Stories

Photography is an integral part of Bellcate’s Visual Arts program.  Students participate in photography classes in which they learn about photographic composition, communicating through art, solving artistic problems, understanding visual concepts, and develop the ability to analyze and interpret art.  Students have the opportunity to photograph the beauty of our surrounding area during classes. Student… Read more »

Bouldering

Over the 2nd quarter, a Bellcate student has been exploring a form of rock climbing at the local Metrorock Climbing Center known as “Bouldering.” The sport focuses on ascending small (8-12 ft) to mid-sized (12-15ft) boulders, with varying routes, without ropes or a harness. These routes, also known as problems, vary in difficulty depending on… Read more »

Snow Skating at Bellcate!

At Bellcate we have a pretty committed and talented crew of skateboarders. Skateboarding and long boarding are physical education classes and have always been a popular offering. Skating can provide young people with a structured way to take healthy risks and get a healthy boost of excitement. With Talent Skate Park now closed, we had… Read more »

My Purpose Project!

Bellcate’s Friendology class recently completed the “keeping friends” unit with a “My Purpose Project” assignment.  The class learned about 3 important questions to ask when evaluating a friendship. 1.       Would this friend be there for me to uplift and encourage me? 2.       Can I be myself around this friend? 3.       Is this friend going in the direction that lines… Read more »

Finding the GOLD in Bellcate’s Maroon and Gold

Gold panning in Vermont dates back to the 1850s with the discovery of gold flakes in Vermont rivers. This summer Bellcate brought back gold panning with interest from both students and staff. Over the summer and into Quarter 1 students continue to pan for gold weekly. Some students who were not in the Gold Panning… Read more »

Bellcate’s 100 Day Club

Hey there, everyone. Bellcate’s founder of the 100-day club here. The 100 Day Club (and the 250 Day Club) are for students who come to school every day – without missing school for any reason. I founded the 100 Day Club when I started to notice a pattern in myself, and the peers around me,… Read more »