Confidence is not something we can simply tell a child to have. It is built over time through experience. It grows when a child learns how to introduce themselves, how to carry a conversation, how to enter a room with composure and how to respond with poise in unfamiliar situations.

Cotillion classes return this fall, offering students in grades 1–9 a chance to grow in confidence, character, and social skills that last a lifetime.

Explore the evolution of dining etiquette from the Victorian era's grand formality to today's blend of tradition and convenience.