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Upper School students recently hosted renowned Maine journalist Bill Nemitz in a discussion focused on "the age of misinformation." Mr. Nemitz’s storied career as a Maine journalist began in 1977, when he first worked as a freelance journalist for the...
Susan Hancock '03 was recently the subject of a lengthy profile in the Portland Press Herald. Susana's work in the area of climate change, in addition to her physical fitness developed through decades of rowing competition and coaching, have led...
Students participated in the Eighth Grade Science Fair. Students have been engaged in their projects since November. They presented their findings for faculty judges and participated in peer reviews. Students pursued projects in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Coding, Engineering,...
This week, coaches, athletes, and parents gathered to celebrate the winter season in Franklin Theater for the winter varsity sports recognition night. The event featured a slideshow of the winter athletic season. Congratulations to all of the athletes! Watch the slideshow.
By Laurel Daly, Lower School Librarian Are young children ready for conversations about race and racism? Research shows that by six months old, babies begin to notice differences in skin color, eye shape, and hair color/texture. By four years of...
By Carrie Chamberlain, Middle School assistant The Middle School recognized and celebrated Black History Month by reintroducing the Black Heroes Project through the lens of a “memory quilt.” Students and advisors participated in the activity, which spanned over a two-part...
Waynflete's student-led Perspective Project yesterday hosted John Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). The online event was the second to address this year's theme of “The Age of Misinformation.” The evening concluded with a Q&A...
The Nordic ski teams had a great day at Stark's Mountain in Fryeburg on day 2 of the WMC championship. The girls finished second overall, while the boys finished fifth. The Wayflete/South Portland/Cape Elizabeth girls ice hockey co-op team defeated...
By John Holdridge Director, Third Thought Initiatives for Civic Engagement Produced by Third Thought Initiatives for Civic Engagement, The Can We? Project brings students together to practice the skills of dialogue across political differences. Originally conceived as standalone weekend retreats...
By Vanessa Churchill, Lower School Math Learning Specialist So much has changed in mathematics, and with these changes come plenty of questions about the new math.” What defines this new approach to teaching students, how does the learning process take place,...
Students in Theater 8 performed Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" at last week's Middle School Assembly. This poem was performed for the first time at President Biden's Inauguration in January 2021. The eighth grade has been studying persuasive speaking, and this choral reading was...
The Perspective Project's recently hosted guest speaker was Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control. Formerly the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Shah was appointed as the Director of Maine CDC in...
Congratulations to Max Polsky '23 and Oscar Twining '23, who last weekend participated in the Maine All State Jazz Band! Max and Oscar traveled to Bangor High School for three days of rehearsal and performance. While rehearsing the band on...
6–12 science faculty member Stephanie Dolan was awarded a grant through the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with the Juneau Icefield Research Program and the University of Maine, to attend a nine-day expeditionary conference in Alaska this summer. The classroom...
We all want our children to feel happy and safe in their school environment. But it’s the rare case where a child can make a well-informed, objective decision about switching schools. With kids’ brains undergoing rapid change, it’s simply not...
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By Lindsay Clarke In sixth-grade history, students recently used artifacts rather than documents as their primary sources for studying the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean region. To build a foundation for this study, their fall archaeology unit allowed them to...
Home station advisers and School Counselor Johanna Anderson were excited to launch the “Character Strong” program in all Lower School grade levels this year. Supported by interactive activities, books, and music, the curriculum focuses on fostering resilience and social emotional...
Middle School musicians and singers recently performed for a full-house audience in Franklin Theater for the first time since December 2019. This was the first experience with ensemble music making for sixth graders since the Grades 4 and 5 Chorus...
Waynflete boys varsity soccer coach Brandon Salway has been named the 2021 Fall New England Boys High School Coach of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. This is a major accomplishment for Brandon and the entire boys soccer program. The...
