In celebration of its 125th anniversary, St. Andrew’s School will embark on a "125 Acts of Kindness" campaign.

Students, staff and faculty will honor their long-standing tradition of service to the community, to their school, and to one another. Through food and clothing drives, beach clean-up, soup kitchen service, random acts of kindness and other service-based projects, the school is rallying its community behind one simple idea – sparking change in the world.

“When we imagine our future it is essential to consider empathy, compassion and kindness as the organizing touchstones to help guide our way towards a better world,” said St. Andrew's School Headmaster David Tinagero. “St. Andrew’s has and will carry these traits forward as we look to ensure our students are prepared to contribute to this world.” 

This year, as part of the "125 Acts of Kindness" campaign, students and staff will be helping out in 125 volunteer projects that support a broad range of communities local and beyond. Local service activities will include working in a soup kitchen at the Church of the Master in Providence, cleaning up local beaches through International Coastal Cleanup and outreach for Tap-In, an organization that provides resources and services for East Bay residents in need.

Nearly 226 students in grades six through post-graduate perform community service as part of their character education experience. Last year students performed more than 17,800 hours of giving. 

“Community service starts at home, goes out to the community and then abroad,” said Lisa Goniprow, the community service supervisor. 

This year random acts of kindness receptacles are being placed all over campus. Students, faculty and community members can record and celebrate everyday acts of selflessness. 

"No gesture is too small at this New England independent school. From holding doors for people to making sure that no one eats lunch alone, the entire campus is committed to becoming a classroom for compassion," stated a press release.