Welcome from the Head of School

Dear Families,

Leading Cape Henry Collegiate has been my great privilege since 2015. As the Head of School, I get to see how Cape Henry makes a difference in the lives of students every day. 

In the morning, I see it in the fitness center, where our talented assistant director of athletics leads students through workouts before school, strengthening them physically and – perhaps even more importantly – mentally, socially and emotionally. 

I see it during the school day as 4th graders program robots to tell stories they wrote – language arts with a coding twist! Across the building, our older students also work with robots, programming them to navigate, throw and even climb. They also design and build extraordinary pieces using professional grade engineering software and hardware, and in life sciences, they have access to tools and materials normally reserved for medical school students. At every age, our teachers commit to know each student well and engage them deeply in material that is challenging, enriching and fun. 

Finally, I see the difference Cape Henry makes every day after school, as students practice for forensics competitions, robotics tournaments and athletics; study together in the library or plan for clubs they’ve created; and work together as performers and engineers to build sets for the theater. 

What I see in all of these experiences and displays and triumphs – what makes Cape Henry such a special place – is opportunity created and put to good advantage within a caring and supportive community. As you consider your child’s future, I invite you to come see for yourself how Cape Henry can make a difference in their life and the life of your family. 

Sincerely,

Chris Garran