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Arts Update: Students Create Character Portraits

Susan Dempsey, theater arts teacher
September 16, 2022

To begin the year, students in Ms. Dempsey’s theater class dusted off their acting chops in the activity “character portraits.” After a physical warm-up to get their creative juices flowing, the students became groups of ballerinas, spiders, wilting flowers, cats, and wizards. An added challenge was to use different levels to bring interest to their portrait. Afterward, the students shared what they most enjoyed about the activity. “I really liked seeing the ballerinas!” “I loved being a spider!” As students recalled their favorite moments, the sound of laughter filled the Palandjian Arts Center.

By Kim Edwards, Pre-kindergarten Teacher |

September 12, 2025

The pre-kindergarten students are taking part in a very special learning tradition at Belmont Day–The Great Potato Harvest! Each fall, our youngest learners visit the garden to explore the many kinds of food growing there. This year, we noticed marigolds,…

By Susan Dempsey, Theater Arts Teacher |

September 12, 2025

In our first theater class of the term, eight enthusiastic sixth grade students began exploring the fundamentals of ensemble work. Through the activity Big, Tiny, Twisted, they were challenged to create shapes with their bodies—starting individually, then collaborating in small…

By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation |

September 5, 2025

At Belmont Day, learning doesn’t pause when the school year ends. This summer, our faculty engaged in a wide range of professional development opportunities that sparked inspiration, deepened expertise, and strengthened connections. From exploring play in early childhood to considering…

By Brittany Ryan |

September 5, 2025

In June, five Belmont Day middle school athletes competed in the 13th Annual Massachusetts Middle School Track and Field Championships. Despite challenging weather, including heavy rain and a postponed schedule, our students delivered outstanding performances. Of note from that day’s…
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