May 21, 2012

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Scouting at Principia Supports Focus on Character

This year marks a century since the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) initiated its highest rank of Eagle Scout—to which Principia School has contributed at least 55 members, including four ...

Israel and Belize Trips Unfold Knowledge and Insight

Freshness, blossoming, unfolding, unfurling . . . the concepts that symbolize all that is best about springtime aptly describe the Upper School’s recent spring break trips as well. Students and ...

Learning Content and Developing Character

Project-based learning (PBL) is anything but passive! Instead of sitting back receiving information from a teacher, students actively pursue whatever they need to know to complete the project they themselves ...

Upper School Production Takes Center Stage Photo by Dana LePoidevin

Upper School Production Takes Center Stage

Collaboration, coordination, organization, and practice, lots of practice . . . . Whether it’s Broadway or Ridgway, the ingredients that make for a memorable musical production aren’t that different. But our students’ extra effort, commitment, and sheer joy in sharing their time and talents make the annual spring production at Upper School all the more meaningful ...

Putting the Experience into Experiential Learning

Putting the Experience into Experiential Learning

Over the course of this school year, Principia middle schoolers spent hours in the classroom learning about the roots of the American Revolution and of modern-day wars. They conjugated Spanish verbs and took up ornithology. They studied Shakespeare, built and painted stage sets, and wrote poetry—among many other academic pursuits. Then during Trip Week in mid-April, ...

Dr. Palmer’s Update: May 2012

Dr. Palmer’s Update: May 2012

Spring is a time of gratitude and celebration at Principia. As our College seniors wrap up their capstone projects and Upper School seniors embark on experiential learning projects for the month of May, it is evident that great growth has been accomplished this year. Since the College shifted to semesters, College commencement and Upper School graduation ...