Summit Country Day School - Rostrum Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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THE LOWER CHOCL Before one can begin the climb up the mountain of life it is neces- sary to have a secure foothold. At an early age a child is most im- pressed by the ideas and teachings of her elders. This is the necessity which the Lower School teachers strive to meet. They take the youngster by the hand and gently yet Hrmly guide her through her elementary education. Children are taught the fundamental teach- ings, instructed in Catholicism, and guided through childhood. The teacher takes the impressionable youth and molds a mature Chris- tian woman. These young years are perhaps not only the most im- pressionable, but are also the most memorable. It is during these years t.hat they actually begin to learn about the Catholic Church. It is then they receive First Holy Com- munion, and become soldiers of Christ through Confirmation. This period is not only a religious mile- stone but also the years during which they first form a substantial friendship with classmates, and learn the lessons of sportsmanship and sharing. As they mature physi- cally, so also do these ideals grow, while the teachers nurture them with understanding and guidance. The girls are taught the value of devotion to Our Lady, and to Our Lord through the Eucharistic Cru- sade. Through Student Council they learn the importance of lead- ership and self-government. And, of course, they enjoy having fun with one another through sports, plays, and other scholastic and so- cial activities. All these aspects of education, both curricular and ex- tra-curricular, help the young girl to start her climb to Christian womanhood. 51