Canterbury School CT

PhotographerMom
Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:49:25 +0000

Not sure this will help, but here’s my post from 2015…

My ( favorite ) brother is a Canterbury alum. He was quite the hockey player back in the day and when his life permits, he’ll always find time to travel back to New Milford and cheer on The Saints. When his nieces and nephews were applying to BS, he would always send them swag or a t-shirt from the Canterbury student store … His special way of saying : Apply to my school !!! Many, many moons ago, he invited me to hear Sargent Shriver ( also a Canterbury alum ) speak at Commencement… and it was a such a memorable day for both of us.

I remember sitting on the grass listening to this amazing man ( who we now know was suffering from early symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease at the time ) give this amazing Commencement Address thinking- Wow- maybe my kids could go here one day… and the next thing I know ( many years later ) BAM- my kids were receiving t-shirts in the mail from their Uncle.

Recently, my brother was telling us about all the amazing/fun Canterbury Centennial Celebrations he attended and how his wallet took a major hit ( FUTURE ALUMS: Beware of all BS milestones- especially the big ones! They know where you live… ) … and he also shared the exciting news about the school naming a new Head… which I’ll let you read about here: http://www.cbury.org/page

I know many families with kids at Canterbury now and they absolutely love it. It’s been several years since we toured and interviewed with our kids, but we were very impressed with everything the school had to offer. Academically, it was a good fit for all three kids, and we thought they would’ve done well and thrived there. We were also fine with the religious component even though we’re aren’t Catholic and now that I think about it… all the families I know with kids there now aren’t Catholic either…

We also thought the campus was absolutely gorgeous ( the pool alone was unbelievable! ) and the overall student/faculty vibe was very warm and friendly… and, of course, the Town of New Milford ( just a short walk down a hill for students ) was and still is incredibly charming and beautiful.

Even if you don’t get a t-shirt or school swag from my brother… Canterbury is definitely worth a closer look right now ( if you’re looking to add a great school to your list before the deadline ) or perhaps even for next year.

All I know is that after this glowing post, I better get a t-shirt! I’m kidding- but I always like hearing positive buzz about any boarding school and thought I’d pass the New Head news along…especially since this is a school that gets very little airtime on CC.

A spiffy new t-shirt would be really nice though.

End.

Today before coffee ( Thanks, @ChoatieMom ) . My brother still owes me Cbury swag for the last post, too.

Okay… where to begin! I’m actually a big fan of this school, so it will be my pleasure- even without coffee .

Cbury is definitely a Top BS with a huge and enthusiastic following. It’s also a school that is rarely talked about here ( which completely baffles the mind!! ) so if your son goes , I hope you’ll stick around and promote it! In my mind- it deserves a lot of praise because they get so much of a classic SS education right.

My ( favorite ) brother had a life changing experience there and went on to Dartmouth. Today- he is the kindest and most successful person I know.

And he gives Cbury all the credit… Which is a recurring theme if you talk to enough Cbury alums!

The unwavering kindness… sense of duty and service to others . . It’s almost like everyone ( I know ) leaves Cbury with a special chip or something. It’s just a very unique place for young people because unlike so many boarding schools today - they really do walk the walk there - that much I know for sure - based on the people I know from his generation and the kids I know who attend Cbury today. All super smart with an added something.

Whatever it is- they should bottle it and share it .

College placement is excellent. In this regard- there’s absolutely no difference between Cbury and the so-called "top tier " schools people obsess about here. None. Zip. They’re absolutely superb and college AOs and Reps love their kids.

If Canterbury is the best kept BS secret on CC , so be it… but I think people who put them on their list are very wise to do so . They have a wonderful culture and offer strong academics and sports . They also have an absolutely stunning campus. It’s actually breathtaking - really.

And, FWIW- I’ve been around the boarding school world a long, long time, and I’ve never heard anything bad or negative about Canterbury… Well- aside from the time when they had a momentary lapse of judgment and allowed a Hilton in, but that was it. I’ve seen a lot worse happen at other schools - believe me.

OP - My information and observations are largely secondhand , but on behalf of my amazing brother who I admire greatly - I wish your family and son all the best.

Congratulations and Go Saints!!!

Please let us know how revisit day goes and good luck !!