• Musicians in Grades 6-8 treated the community to an evening of beautiful music on December 18 during the annual Middle School Winter Concert. Congratulations to all of our performers on another great show! Click the link in our bio to view more photos.
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    Musicians in Grades 6-8 treated the community to an evening of beautiful music on December 18 during the annual Middle School Winter Concert. Congratulations to all of our performers on another great show! Click the link in our bio to view more photos.
  • The Upper School Rock Climbing classes end the semester with a trip to test what they've learned. Students get a chance to challenge themselves at Brooklyn Boulders by climbing much more difficult routes than we can offer with the school's wall. Plus, students get a chance to pass a belaying test outside of school. This semester's classes had a great time as they encouraged each other to try difficult bouldering problems.
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    The Upper School Rock Climbing classes end the semester with a trip to test what they've learned. Students get a chance to challenge themselves at Brooklyn Boulders by climbing much more difficult routes than we can offer with the school's wall. Plus, students get a chance to pass a belaying test outside of school. This semester's classes had a great time as they encouraged each other to try difficult bouldering problems.
  • Yesterday was our annual Day of Concern, themed Our Climate—Our Future. Upper School classes were suspended so students and faculty could dive deeply into many of the issues surrounding the climate crisis. After the opening session with hip-hop artist Donovan Robinson and keynote address by Lisa Garcia, program director of Fix, the solutions lab @Grist, and a screening of the documentary @YouthUnstoppable, participants broke off into smaller groups for 14 different workshops exploring the theme. These workshops ranged in topics from the importance of bees to our environment and food supply to climate psychology and climate justice. In addition to outside experts on the topics, several workshops were presented by Friends students, parents and alumni. Pictured above are some moments from a number of the workshop sessions. To read a full recap of the day and view a full gallery of images, visit www.friendsseminary.org/DOC2020.
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    Yesterday was our annual Day of Concern, themed Our Climate—Our Future. Upper School classes were suspended so students and faculty could dive deeply into many of the issues surrounding the climate crisis. After the opening session with hip-hop artist Donovan Robinson and keynote address by Lisa Garcia, program director of Fix, the solutions lab @Grist, and a screening of the documentary @YouthUnstoppable, participants broke off into smaller groups for 14 different workshops exploring the theme. These workshops ranged in topics from the importance of bees to our environment and food supply to climate psychology and climate justice. In addition to outside experts on the topics, several workshops were presented by Friends students, parents and alumni. Pictured above are some moments from a number of the workshop sessions. To read a full recap of the day and view a full gallery of images, visit www.friendsseminary.org/DOC2020.
  • Calling all tinkerers, builders, crafters, artists, and scientists! Maker Day registration is now open. Who can fly their paper airplane the farthest, build the tallest LEGO structure or design the fastest robot fish? Join your friends for a day of invention and creativity! Go to www.friendsseminary.org/maker-day-2020 to register!
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    Calling all tinkerers, builders, crafters, artists, and scientists! Maker Day registration is now open. Who can fly their paper airplane the farthest, build the tallest LEGO structure or design the fastest robot fish? Join your friends for a day of invention and creativity! Go to www.friendsseminary.org/maker-day-2020 to register!
  • Upper School students and faculty returned from break today for our annual Day of Concern, this year focused on the theme Our Climate—Our Future. The day began with a performance by hip-hop artist and founder of Flood Farm Collective, Donovan Robinson. Following the performance, students heard a talk from Lisa Garcia, program director of Fix, the Solutions Lab @Grist, an online media nonprofit focused on telling stories and sharing solutions on climate justice. Following the opening session students broke out into a variety of workshops to further explore the theme for the day. The rest of the day will include a screening of the documentary @YouthUnstoppable and a closing panel discussion on the Green New Deal. More photos and a full wrap up to come!
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    Upper School students and faculty returned from break today for our annual Day of Concern, this year focused on the theme Our Climate—Our Future. The day began with a performance by hip-hop artist and founder of Flood Farm Collective, Donovan Robinson. Following the performance, students heard a talk from Lisa Garcia, program director of Fix, the Solutions Lab @Grist, an online media nonprofit focused on telling stories and sharing solutions on climate justice. Following the opening session students broke out into a variety of workshops to further explore the theme for the day. The rest of the day will include a screening of the documentary @YouthUnstoppable and a closing panel discussion on the Green New Deal. More photos and a full wrap up to come!
  • Middle School students in Tamar’s history class recently toured the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt, where they learned about his family home and viewed artifacts from his political career.
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    Middle School students in Tamar’s history class recently toured the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt, where they learned about his family home and viewed artifacts from his political career.
  • Upper School students in the Chinese program recently traveled to the @chinainstitute_ for an innovative education program — Discover China Through Art (DCTA). After watching an introductory video presentation, they followed the docent and carefully examined the featured exhibition on ink art made by instructors and students enrolled in the School of Chinese Studies Adult Studio Program. They were immersed in the fundamentals of traditional painting, focusing specifically on style and technique. Chinese calligraphy refers to the practice of writing and depicting Chinese characters. Students then applied what they had just explored to participate in a hands-on workshop to paint bamboo and to explore basic brush strokes, which elevate the writing into a timeless form of art. Through learning and experimenting with this program, they not only enhanced and reinforced the curriculum goals that they have been working on in class, but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional Chinese art forms and its significance in Chinese art, history, and culture.
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    Upper School students in the Chinese program recently traveled to the @chinainstitute_ for an innovative education program — Discover China Through Art (DCTA). After watching an introductory video presentation, they followed the docent and carefully examined the featured exhibition on ink art made by instructors and students enrolled in the School of Chinese Studies Adult Studio Program. They were immersed in the fundamentals of traditional painting, focusing specifically on style and technique. Chinese calligraphy refers to the practice of writing and depicting Chinese characters. Students then applied what they had just explored to participate in a hands-on workshop to paint bamboo and to explore basic brush strokes, which elevate the writing into a timeless form of art. Through learning and experimenting with this program, they not only enhanced and reinforced the curriculum goals that they have been working on in class, but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional Chinese art forms and its significance in Chinese art, history, and culture.
  • School’s officially out for winter break, but Rutherford the Owl has been busy taking care of the Friends Community. Check out our annual holiday video by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting www.friendsseminary.org/holidayvideo. From all of us at Friends Seminary, warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a peaceful new year!
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    School’s officially out for winter break, but Rutherford the Owl has been busy taking care of the Friends Community. Check out our annual holiday video by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting www.friendsseminary.org/holidayvideo. From all of us at Friends Seminary, warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and a peaceful new year!
  • Performing Arts Department Chair and Friends Drama Teacher, Steve Borowka delivered the first Art of Teaching lecture in the new Great Room last night. In his talk, Steve walked the audience through some of the 113 performances he has directed over the course of his career and shared his guiding principles for theater education. See more phots at friendsseminaryphotos.com.
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    Performing Arts Department Chair and Friends Drama Teacher, Steve Borowka delivered the first Art of Teaching lecture in the new Great Room last night. In his talk, Steve walked the audience through some of the 113 performances he has directed over the course of his career and shared his guiding principles for theater education. See more phots at friendsseminaryphotos.com.