Life on Campus - Green Chimneys

The Spirit of the Holidays Shines Thanks to Pretium Partners

December 11, 2019

A Culture of Community Supports Therapeutic Activities and Learning

Mealtimes are shared by students and staff; monthly all-campus meetings deliver important news and recognize achievements by students and staff; and holiday celebrations and special occasions are attended by all.

Our culture is one of safety, respect and inclusion and our students – and staff – are committed to being Upstanders. The Upstander initiative is Green Chimneys’ anti-bullying program designed to help students identify unacceptable behaviors and learn ways to address, and prevent, bullying.

As a part of the Green Chimneys School curriculum, ongoing programming introduces topics and activities to spark discussion and create understanding. The program also incorporates a reward system to reinforce positive actions and recognize individuals who model Upstander behaviors.

Mac

Crabapple Hollow Macintosh, “Mac” for short, is a 13-year-old Clydesdale gelding (male) with striking white markings and long, white hair on his legs called “feathers.” Clydesdales originated in Scotland as one of the smaller draft breeds, but have been bred to be taller to look more impressive in parades & shows. Mac is well known on campus for being the biggest horse at the barn, as he stands around 17 hands high and weighs close to 1,200 pounds! But don’t let his size fool you – Mac is a gentle giant, and is great at his job as a therapy horse, helping students gain important skills in riding & driving sessions.