Community Meeting
Orientation: What it means to be a Winch Student
Today in orientation meetings both in NYC and on the Massachusetts campus, students reflected on what it means to be in a community rooted in kindness and why that–along with our words and actions-is such a critical part of student success, safety, and comfort. In Massachusetts, Mr. Kerney introduced Ian Byrnes to the new students. […]
History in the Making Inspires a Poem: A Community Story
On the Massachusetts campus, sisters Shayne and Iliana shared a recent experience. At Community Meeting, Shayne spoke about testifying in support of a bill in front of the Massachusetts State Senate. The bill is designed to expand how US History is taught in Massachusetts public schools. Inspired by her sister’s presentation, Iliana wrote this poem.
Unity Creates Community: A Community Matters Story
Each year, The Winchendon School participates in Unity Day, a day dedicated to showing unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. School photographer Elliot Harvey captured the students at Community Meeting today. In these photos, Mrs. Lambert and the yearbook team make announcements, Shayne introduces her younger sister Iliana who shared an original poem, and students […]
Community Meeting Because Community Matters
At The Winchendon School, we recognize the efforts of our students and our faculty with both the Character and Kindness award and by recognizing outstanding academic work for the week. This week, CARE awards recognized the following people: Bri C. Rhea B. Friedrich F. #ThisIsSchool #TheWinchWay #GoWapiti
Travis Roy Continues to Inspire
This article was first published in February of 2019. We republish it here today in memory of Travis Roy. More than 23 years after his accident, Travis Roy continues to inspire young adults. Travis Roy was on campus this week as The Winchendon School Speaker Series continued. Travis began his talk by acknowledging most of his […]
Back to School: From ColLAB to Nerf Brand Ambassador
“I probably didn’t speak for the first month of school,” shared Sophie Jameson at Community Meeting the first day back from the Rosh Hashanah break. Now a Nerf brand ambassador, the 2018 graduate explained some of the anxieties she experienced during the early stages of her time at The Winchendon School in Massachusetts. With the […]
Student Recognition: The Resilience Award
At The Winchendon School, we measure student success beyond the classroom. We choose to celebrate and recognize all the outstanding things students accomplish, including examples of being resilient, our core value of the year. Congratulations to Luke B.’20 on receiving the first award for resilience this year. The faculty nomination shows exactly why Luke was […]
Community and Traditions
Our students are working hard completing projects, presenting findings, and taking exams before leaving for the winter break. When they return, each student will be immersed in a two-week study during ColLABs, but first, we gathered as a community to rejoice and share our traditions. Thank you to everyone who performed last night and to […]
Student Government Introduces Spirit Week 2018
Production week for “Our Town” is underway – and we’re kicking it off by showing our spirit! Check out the video conceived, directed, and produced by Student Government.
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