Our Sister's School

Our mission | To educate and inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the New Bedford area. |
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How you help | Currently more than 120 volunteers give over 4,000 hours every year to be an academic coach, organize and lead a club activity, help in the library, greet visitors at the front desk, or mentor teachers or help with girls learning Spanish or Portuguese. The possibilities are endless– we welcome your talents and ideas! |
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About us | Our Sisters’ School opened in 2008 as a tuition-free, non-sectarian, independent school for girls from low-income families. In our 10th year, we continue to educate and inspire girls in grades 5 to 8 from the Greater New Bedford area to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive and challenging environment. The School’s name honors New Bedford’s storied history of women, called Sister Sailors, who joined whaling expeditions in the early 1800s. Experiential and in-depth learning activities in our classes help our students develop excellent skills for success in high school, college and beyond. |
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