An eager and diverse audience filled the BCCE on Saturday, June 6th, to learn more about five seniors and their capstone projects. The hearty attendance was notable, as many people who attended were not involved in the projects beyond their curiosity, and there were several other conflicting opportunities on the...
The BCCE was packed to the beams with people interested in hearing about Valerie Myntti’s four-month excursion along the Silk Road. She came equipped with maps of the region, excellent and vivid photographs, as well as compelling stories of her adventure from Istanbul to Mongolia. Traveling with the Dragoman travel...
The final day of Earth Week was celebrated with the screening of the documentary “Bag It”, which explores the environmental impact plastic bags have on our planet. Although the bags can be recycled, they are still created from petroleum products, which are non-renewable resources. The most sustainable product is the...
Last week, some of our Middle School students were introduced to specific lessons which featured movement as the means by which they demonstrated their learning and understanding. Anne Wilcox, Harley parent and Ssnior lecturer in the Program of Dance and Movement (Dance 296– Art of Teaching K-12) at the University...
On Earth Day, April 22, educators from around the Rochester region spent an afternoon together to discuss and share ideas for how to introduce their students to sustainability, and engage them (across content areas) in an active response to climate change. The RISK workshop (Rochester Introducing Sustainability to Kids) was...
The third floor hallway outside the Briggs Center for Civic Engagement sports a new bulletin board, created by the Design Thinking class and maintained by the Upper School Key Club. The main players are Jasmine Cui and Emma Hornak who are curating the first installation which is about the American...
Two recent events were held in the Briggs Center for Civic Engagement that are not directly related to Harley, but are great examples of how The Commons serves as a venue for passionate and curious learners in the community to gather together with common purpose. Rogue Music Education Conference 2015:...
After long last, and after a concerted effort by the Commons Student Council, we have cushions for the nine wooden benches in the Briggs Center for Civic Engagement. The Commons Student Council began with a proposal to the Harley Administration Team for cushions, then did the requisite legwork to research...
July ‘64 field trip–by Leader In Residence Jocie Kopfman Every trimester in Rights and Responsibilities, the class goes on a field trip around the city of Rochester to visit the sites of the 1964 race rebellion. Luis Perez, who witnessed the race riots from his home on Joseph Avenue, guided...
Many hardy people braved the cold to attend the presentation on Raising Mindful Children, the sixth installment of the Commons Speaker Series. The discussion began with an overview and introduction to mindfulness by Siobhan LeGros, Lower School art teacher and mindfulness instructor, with several exercises to focus awareness and practice...
