January 30, 2026
Last week, I completed the 55th session and officially reached the mid-point of my “listening tour” with faculty at Belmont Day. Brendan and I first discussed the idea for this tour back in June when he visited me in my now former office at Waynflete School in Portland, Maine. I wondered then, surrounded by boxes […]
By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation | January 28, 2026
TL;DW: A leadership column exploring how AI reshapes communication, and why judgment, intention, and original thought remain central to learning. Recently, I came across a comic that captured a pattern I’ve been noticing more and more as artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life. In the first panel, someone sits at their computer, clearly […]
By Stephen Marks, Director of Athletics | January 16, 2026
The start of every new school year always brings excitement and anticipation. For me, starting a new leadership role this year at Belmont Day added another layer to those feelings. I was joining a community with a strong tradition and a deep sense of identity, and I was also following someone in my role who […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | January 09, 2026
Happy New Year, Belmont Day! Welcome to the month of promise and promises. Nothing allows us the opportunity to clean the slate and start fresh like January. A walk through the Schoolhouse, observing classrooms and students this week, has carried a unique energy and warmth. A teacher in the Labyrinth reminded me that we are […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | December 19, 2025
We gathered at this morning’s assembly to say goodbye to 2025 and wish each other a wonderful winter break. As I do each year at this time, I offer the community a poem, some beautifully constructed words that speak to the change and joys and wonder of the season. I hope that as you head […]
By Brendan Largay, Head of School | December 12, 2025
In my living room, there is a framed print of two children in a sailboat at night, looking at a sky full of stars. Around the border of the print, these words are inscribed: “The darker the night, the brighter the stars.” The image, whimsical and beautiful, reminds me of the wonder of childhood and […]
