Sant Bani School

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Sant Bani School
Location
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Sanbornton , NH USA
Information
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.santbani.org

Coordinates: 43°31′24″N 71°39′13″W / 43.52333°N 71.65361°W / 43.52333; -71.65361 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]}

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.