Sant Bani School
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| Type | PreK-8 coeducational independent day school |
| Motto | Be Good; Do Good; Be One |
| Established | 1973 |
| Interim Head of School | Nan Wordarz, Ed.D. |
| Faculty | 22 |
| Enrollment | 141 |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics | Fall, winter, spring |
| Mascot | Swan |
| Website | www |
43°31′24″N 71°39′13″W / 43.52333°N 71.65361°W The Sant Bani School is an independent PreK-8 day school located in Sanbornton in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. The school was founded in 1973. It can enroll approximately 140 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, and is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.
History
Sant Bani School was founded in 1973 as an elementary school with six students, and rapidly grew to include a high school. Due to changing demographics, the high school closed in June 2015, and the School is focused and succeeding on becoming a best-in-class PreK-8 program. Initially an outgrowth of Sant Bani Ashram, a spiritual retreat center, the School became an independent organization in 1983. In 2018 Sant Bani School added a PreSchool Learning Program on campus for students ages 3-5, which has been an immediate success.
The meaning of the name "Sant Bani"
There are several possible interpretations from the ancient Sanskrit language. In its simplest translation, it means the "Song of the Spirit."[citation needed]
or "Song of the Saint."
Academics
Classes are small, with 14-18 students as an ideal maximum in the lower grades, and 16-18 in the upper grades. Younger and older children interact frequently.
The curriculum at Sant Bani School emphasizes Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, presented within a developmental framework. Spanish, Art, Music, Drama, Technology, Health and Physical Education are also included in the schedule. Instruction in basic academic skills begins at the lower level and continues through the upper level.
Arts
Art, music, and crafts are integral parts of the daily schedule. Students have the opportunity to participate in activities such as ceramics, weaving, photography, printmaking, dance, drama, choral singing, robotics, music, and ukulele. Private instruction is available in many instruments including flute, guitar, piano, drums, trumpet, and voice. Students present drama and music programs several times each year.
Athletics
Sant Bani School competes inter-scholastically in alpine skiing, soccer, cross-country, field hockey, soccer, and spring track. Recreational sports available to the entire student body include cycling, hiking, horseback riding, skating, skiing, swimming, as well as organized physical education for grades K-6. They also have A thing called clubs on Friday for K-5 clubs are different activities such as swimming and skating or art and Different musical activities 6-8 can only do winter clubs like skating and skiing or snowboarding