MidWeek Windward - March 31, 2021

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2021
HIGHLIGHT ON HEALTH
Ryan Ashlock of Kailua is named Adventist Health Castle president.
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VERY ‘BUNNY’
Take pictures on the Windward side with the Easter Bunny and more.
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LJA In Kailua Marks 60th Anniversary
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
Le Jardin Academy head of school Earl Kim (second from left), board chairman Paul Sibley and students in grades K-5 celebrate next to the school’s 60th anniversary banners on its Kailua campus.
PHOTO COURTESY LE JARDIN ACADEMY
LBY DON ROBBINS
e Jardin Academy in Kailua cele- brates its 60th anniversary this year, marking its growth from humble ori-
gins as a one-room preschool to a Windward Oʻahu-based community leader in educating students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as an independent school.
“We cultivate knowledgeable, respon- sible and caring young people of character who help to create a more peaceful and sus- tainable world through understanding, stew- ardship and respect — and do so with humil- ity,” says head of school Earl Kim.
Le Jardin, which means “the garden” in French, has blossomed throughout the years. Known for excellence in academics, char- acter and global-mindedness, LJA currently operates from two locations in Kailua, one with the junior school and another housing the main campus, shares Melissa Leinaʻala Moniz, associate director of communica-
tions.
“Our evolution has been brisk — punctu-
ated by momentous achievements, including
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