SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE: STORIES BEGINNING SCHOOL
A SIMPLE DONATION OF CATERPILLARS to Colesie Tharp and Lauren Endicott’s Pre-K classroom turns into an exploration of inquiry, science, research, writing, and…empathy. Observing the chrysalis form, the students wrote observations in journals, conducted research, and reflected on this remarkable transformation about to occur. After a few days, the butterflies emerged. The students wrote down wishes they had for the new butterflies and then released them in the rose garden, not only a landscape of our campus but also an outdoor learning space. This multi-disciplinary and inquiry-led approach to learning is a hallmark of the education at OES from our youngest students through to our seniors.
BUTTERFLY WISHES
I wish they have a great time when they are free and find good fun. —Addy
I wish they make butterfly friends. —Alina I wish they have fun flying! —John
I wish they find nectar and food and survive. —Jia I wish them joy and laughter. —Juliette
LOWER SCHOOL
STUDIES REPEATEDLY SHOW that one of the most common human fears is public speaking. Interacting with the articulate and poised students of OES is a testament to any child’s ability to find their voice in front of an audience. A deliberate curriculum of public speaking and presentation skills starts in Beginning and Lower School, finding intense focus in the “Hero Speeches” of second grade. A year-long project of personal reflection, historical research, writing, speech training, and costume-making culminates in public presentations on figures such as The Wright Brothers, J.K. Rowling, Neil Armstrong, Florence Nightingale, and many more. It is a highlight of second grade at OES, and for some alumni, one of their favorite memories of school.
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