International Baccalaureate chemistry, biology, physics, and computer science students visited the University of Delaware for a collaborative science project.
Students were hosted by Dr. Lauren Genova, a chemistry professor and former college classmate of upper school teacher Sarah O'Brien!
Students toured the NMR facility, which supports the research efforts of over 400 users from 58 research groups across four colleges and 11 departments at UD, the mass spec facility, and a real-life organic chemistry lab. After lunch with current undergrad and grad students (including Robby Lohkamp '24!), WFS students enjoyed chemical demonstrations with Professors Cecil Dybowski and Dana Chatellier.
International Baccalaureate chemistry, biology, physics, and computer science students visited the University of Delaware for a collaborative science project.
The Upper School Jazz Band recently had the opportunity to work with Blayne Salerni in a workshop on improvisation. Mr. Salerni, the band director at Smyrna Middle School, has led jazz improvisation workshops throughout Delaware for middle and high school students, as well as music educators
Braeden Mannering, the founder of 3B: Brae's Brown Bags, visited our lower school students to share his journey of creating a nonprofit that provides healthy snack bags to those in need. Braeden highlighted the importance of kindness, service, and how even young people can make a big impact in their communities.
This year, WFS lower schoolers were lucky enough to pair their studies of important figures in Black history with a visit from author Lesa Cline-Ransome, who has written many books about important people in Black history. Each class chose a book written by Cline-Ransome for their study. Class posters are currently on display in the lower school lobby!
As part of their IT Literacy course, 6th grade students are developing and analyzing surveys on topics related to middle school life, learning how to craft effective questions and interpret results.
As part of their unit on the constitution, 8th grade students recently met with Judge Eliza Hirst. Eliza and her colleague Paige Chapman delivered an engaging presentation focused on young people's constitutional rights.
This school year, we launched an exciting Read-Aloud series where our Middle and Upper School Quaker Cares Club students visit the Lower School to share powerful messages about self-esteem.
WFS sixth graders visited Penn Museum last week in preparation for their upcoming social studies unit on Ancient Greece. Students toured galleries and participated in hands-on activities with artifacts to learn about culture and daily life in Ancient Greece.
Easton Martinenza ‘27, Elia Lichterman '28, and Kylie Poole '28 gained valuable leadership and advocacy skills at the Quaker Youth Leadership Conference (QYLC) held at Carolina Friends School, engaging in meaningful experiences centered on social change and environmental responsibility.
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