So often I think of the quote ‘what would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?,’ and how this philosophy not only drives important developmental growth for students, but also helps them discover new parts of themselves.
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As it does every year, it feels as though we are off to the races from the moment we arrive back on campus from March break, slowly gaining speed all the way through to June and graduation. With so much going on this time of year, it’s important to remember all this “fun” is actually important development milestones that encourage and celebrate important student growth in so many ways.
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February into March is a very busy time for schools. Here at GUS, it is no different. The second trimester is wrapping up and we are all eagerly awaiting Open Mic Night, Boar Cup, Spring Break, and secondary school admissions decisions. It’s an excellent time to slow down and reflect.
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The world map project has been part of the 8th grad humanities curriculum now for over 10 years. Here, Humanities Teacher Margaret Monteith interviews Jeffrey Bartsch, the originator of the project, who came back recently to help out.
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For 27 years now, students at GUS have participated in something called the White Shirt Project, created by art teacher Dawn Southworth.
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Happy Solstice from all of us at the Glen Urquhart School. We wish you peace, joy, and light on this shortest day, and all days.
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This fall has seen a happy return to so many beloved GUS traditions that have been absent or altered, since the fall of 2019 - beginning with the Upper School Retreat to Camp Winaukee, Community Potlucks, and the 8th Grade Trip to New York City earlier this fall, and, more recently, Grandfriends Day and Bread Day.
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One of the hallmarks of a GUS education is that learning is never restricted to the walls of our classrooms or to our physical campus. Instead, teachers use field trips as a way for our students to engage in real-world work and experiences and to see their learning come alive while building community and getting to know each other better. The much-anticipated 8th grade New York City Trip is a great example of this idea in action.
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This September, the Upper School Retreat returned to Camp Winaukee for the first time since 2019. After a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all upper school students and staff spent two days and one night at the summer camp, located on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.
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On Wednesday, June 15, Glen Urquhart School celebrated the 29 members of the Class of 2022 during graduation exercises at their campus in Beverly Farms, MA.
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Alumni speakers are a treasured and impactful annual tradition at GUS graduation. This year’s alumni speakers were Charlotte Collins ’14 and James Packard ’14.
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This year, we are pleased to announce that the 2022 Tadler Grant has been awarded to first grade teacher Amy Billings. The grant will allow Ms. Billings to travel to Mexico City, where she will visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Read more about her plans below.
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Due to a confluence of activities, class trips - and May Day falling on a Sunday - we celebrated our annual tradition a bit early this year, on Earth Day!
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Last month, the eighth grade class traveled to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for Service Week.
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Last week, the Class of 2022 put on their Arts Night. Gallery talks, speeches, and of course, their choreographed dances, all highlight the wonderful talents of this group of unique individuals.
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This summer, with her 20-foot travel camper in tow, Ms. Blynn set out to connect with the different landscapes of the United States.
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Each year, graduation speakers are GUS alumni who have recently graduated from college - who were graduating eighth grade themselves when the current graduating class was finishing up kindergarten. The Graduation 2021 speakers were Jack Norton ’13 and Sarah McGrath ’13.
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On Thursday, June 10, Glen Urquhart School (GUS) celebrated the 27 members of the Class of 2021 during its 49th graduation exercises at their campus in Beverly Farms, MA.
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Each year, the A.B.M shows up in a different place on campus (which means its size changes each year as well) and without prior announcement - so its arrival is always a surprise event.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! While we are always grateful for the amazing educators here at GUS, this year, they truly went above and beyond.
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