School of the St. Sergius of Radonezh in Brooklyn
April 8, 2020The St. Sergius of Rodonezh School at the Cathedral of St. John the Forerunner & Baptist in Brooklyn, New York is open to children on Saturdays from 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
The educational curriculum consists of Orthodox Christian religion, Russian and Ukrainian languages and literature, as well as musical and theatre skills, choir practice, drawing lessons, and other developmental activities. The school helps the students to understand the basics of Orthodox Christian life and the richness of Slavic culture. For major holidays, such as on Pascha, Christmas, and important feast days, the students with help of their teachers give presentations and concerts related to their families, friends, and parish members. The school was founded in 2011.
During the 2018 Annual All-American Russian Language Olympics, the St. Sergius School students took 2nd place. In 2019, the students won the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. In the beginning of 2019-2020 academic year, 70 students were enrolled in the school. The courses are taught on Saturdays from 9am until 4:30 pm. Orthodox Christian Religion classes are taught by the Rector of the Cathedral, Archpriest Alexander Belya and other professional teachers. All classes are taught in Russian and Ukrainian and are free of charge.
Address: 2016 Voorhies Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Telephone: (929) 444-55-44. Email: nyblago@gmail.com. Website: stjohnbrooklyn.com
