It is human nature to react to challenges that arise within our community. It is far more difficult to be adaptive and put systems in place to make our community better able to deal with the unknown challenges the future holds. It was with this impressive foresight that a small group of students took the initiative to make Meeting for Business a part of the Upper School experience. With the help of some dedicated faculty members and the student body presidents, Meeting for Business is now becoming an invaluable platform for involvement and a beacon of Westtown’s Quaker heritage.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Quakerism,
Religious Life Committee
In all of my interviews with students, no matter the topic, an appreciation for the closeness that is cultivated between all members of the Westtown community emerges. Our students recognize its critical importance in formulating sound minds and open hearts. Time and time again they have explained to me that this closeness is central to what makes Westtown such a special place to live, learn, and grow.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Quakerism,
Religious Life Committee
There is no denying that we are living in a digital age. As our students spend more and more of their time in a virtual landscape, it becomes increasingly important to offer them opportunities to unplug and interact and learn from the natural world.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
sustainability
Twice in the last two years the Varsity Field Hockey team has gone to the FSL finals against ANC and lost (and the semi-finals the year before that)! Needless to say, there is a heated rivalry brewing amongst the players as they are determined to both beat ANC and take the championship this year.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
athletics
A critical part of Westtown’s mission is imparting spiritual and ethical guidance on our students and providing them with opportunities to follow their passions and make a difference to humankind.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Technology
Ever built a house? Well that’s exactly what a group of dedicated Westtown students were up to on campus as a part of Senior Projects and Project Based Learning Week.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Senior Projects
With all the rigorous work, in and out of the classroom, that is part of a Westtown student’s life, it’s good to know that they still have time to have fun. The senior play at Westtown is a treasured tradition because it gives our seniors a chance every spring to cut loose before getting ready to move on to the next big step; they have certainly earned it.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Arts
The idea that dance is an effective means of expression was prevalent in my brief interviews with both Middle and Upper School dancers. Teachers Julia and Jenny strive to demonstrate the communicative power of dance and its ability to enrich the lives of those who practice the art form.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Arts
New technologies emerge every day and today’s middle school students are true digital natives. As educators, we need to meet them where they are, not force them to operate in a system of pencils and paper. The iPad program has been and will continue to be an invaluable resource for giving our students the most effective and relevant education possible.
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Topics:
Student Life at Westtown,
Technology
