<p>SGS is redoing their chapel, I saw when I visited. I was staying in Newport and wanted to see a peer boarding school. I don't think I saw much of the campus because I was expecting more, but the view was great and I'm sure the chapel (or the building that looked like it) will look great after construction. </p>
<p>But I think I like Choate's campus better.</p>
<p>Not to nitpick butt neither NYMA or Storm King are in New England (but you're right). What do you like the best about PA, those awful wooden buildings which scream cheap, or the fact that they look like condos?
Even the chapel is ugly.</p>
<p>I'm sure a lot of people visit St. George and Portsmouth Abby on the same day since they are about what, 10 miles apart? Sounds like the 2 extremes of campus "beauty." :)</p>
<p>Ed Con - NMH is also a Naval Academy Foundation PG school. I wondered (thought probably) if that would then make those schools good choices for a regualar appointement kid. They have the relationship, know the school, etc. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info.</p>
<p>Olivia -- kinda hard to miss the chapel!</p>
<p>SG (nobody calls it SGS) is top three beautiful NE BS with Deerfield and SPS (IMHO). Andover and Hotchkiss are contenders. Choate is hindered by some rather boring buildings and Wallingford itself.</p>
<p>Edcon, since you visit many schools, and the subject of Catholic schools has arisen in this thread, have you visited St. John's Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts, and, if so, what are your impressions of the school. </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
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<p>Hey there. Wallingford has some cute restaurants (not shops, mind you, but still) and Wal-Mart and a shop with bedding is close by for quick runs. New Haven is pretty close, as is Hartford, and there are frequent trips to NYC and Boston. I'd say that it's in a better town than SPS.</p>
<p>I love the buildings. :) Which are boring?? They're all so interesting and have a different personality.</p>
<p>pinder,</p>
<p>Sorry I don't know anything about St. John's Prep since it isn't a boarding school. I am in NYC area, so my clients are only looking at day schools in this area and boarding schools in all areas. I do know NJ and NY day schools, but nothing about the schools in MA.</p>
<p>I know this is an old topic, but we visited Canterbury recently and I thought I'd update for anyone who may be interested.<br>
The pool is still under construction - running behind schedule, but should be done by March at this point. New girls dorm is complete.<br>
Admissions office was very friendly and busy. Great tour guide, but we wonder, do any boys do tours? At all but one of the co-ed schools we've been to we've had girls as guides.<br>
Mass is required on Sunday although if you are not Catholic they provide you with transportation to another service. About 25-30% of the students are not Catholic. For kids who are Catholic there was a confirmation class on the schedule during the day, which is nice.
They are about 1/3 day students and I think a lot of them are close, so that may be a concern if many go home after sports on Saturday.<br>
They had smart boards in classrooms.
The campus is nice - the newer buildings of course are much less "institutional" than the older ones and with a high number of day students, there is a hallway of lockers which reminded us of a public school.
Getting visits mixed up at this point, but if anyone has quesitons, let me know.</p>
<p>hey can someone please tell me about the athletics there like how is the track
And what about cross country,
Also how are the dorms and the environment, kids, please respond if u can</p>
<p>I was very happy to see that someone has finally mentioned Canterbury. There was very little information for us in our search. We were not looking for a name brand school but rather a nurturing environment. I just dropped my son off yesterday and so far everything is going well. He had a few schools to choose from, but we were very impressed with the warmth of Canterbury. I was also very impressed with the headmaster. There seems to be this sense of camraderie (hope that’s spelled right).</p>
<p>I was a little nervous because he was supposed to play a varsity sport and then was not cleared by his dr. after an injury and probably won’t be. The coach was still happy to see him and was very supportive. </p>
<p>I actually think that the campus is very pretty. I’m not sure about the endowment but my son did receive a reasonable FA package. I didn’t feel overwhelmed by the religious feel of the school, although they do take theology. (Of course, my son at another bs with no religious affiliation also has to take religion) </p>
<p>It seems that a top students can go to any school and do well and get into a good college. Canterbury does off a special program with a learning specialist for kids with IEP’s or 504 plans. It’s all about what feels comfortable. If you are looking for a HADES type of school then Canterbury is probably not for you. If you are looking for a close knit, warm community then it’s worth checking out.</p>
<p>333school I just realized that the original part of this is a very old thread. My son called tonight and went on and on about how great everyone is. At registration yesterday there were tons of old students checking kids in. Random kids would come up and start talking to him. I don’t know about track or cross country but those stats you can find on their website or through a visit. </p>
<p>Most of the rooms are singles but you can request a double. I thought that the dorms were pretty typical. My son’s room is really big but he is in a double. I’ll have to ask about the food…</p>
<p>another question, does anyone know how this school compares to a
School like st georges school? Please respond</p>