Two Seniors Shadow WFS Faculty Members for Their Senior Exploration Projects
Daniela Cristanetti-Walker ’26 and Annabelle Huxtable ’26 spent their Senior Explorations learning from and observing two WFS faculty members!
Daniela shadowed lower school science teacher Tim Dalby. She noted, "During my time shadowing Teacher Tim in the lower school sciences, I learned a lot about patience and that different kids sometimes need different explanations. The thing I enjoyed the most was helping the kids with projects I remember doing myself at their age, as it brought back lots of memories!"
Annabelle spent time with lower school counselor Ginnie Jones. Reflecting on her experience, she stated, "During my time in the lower school with Teacher Ginnie, I got to see what it is like as a lower school counselor. Between meetings and helping other younger-year teachers, I learned that every student is different, and they have an entire support team helping them and figuring out next steps! I loved being back in the lower school and having the opportunity to work with an amazing mentor for a job I could possibly see myself having in the future!"
On Thursday, members of the Class of 2026 will share the Senior Exploration projects they have been working on throughout the past month with one another and the community.
Senior Exploration gives seniors the opportunity to integrate and apply the skills and knowledge they have developed at WFS through authentic, in-depth experiences. Guided by a personal question, students pursue meaningful opportunities that challenge them to reflect on their growth, interests, and future aspirations.
WFS juniors who are beginning the International Baccalaureate Diploma program gathered for dinner to learn more about what's next in their academic journey. The IB emphasizes high academic standards, global perspective, informed and engaged citizenship, respect for others, and the active application of classroom experience.
Middle school Chinese teacher Jianglin Shi presented at the Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (DECTFL) Conference at the University of Delaware.
The WFS college counseling team began welcoming colleges and universities to campus this week, hosting representatives from 24 schools. Interested junior and senior students can attend these meetings to introduce themselves to regional admissions representatives, learn more about the institutions, ask questions, and share their interest in the schools.
Students in the upper school Smart Machines class began the year with a cup-stacking challenge (with a twist) to prepare them for the hands-on labs and group projects they will complete this semester. Requiring communication, patience, and teamwork, groups of four used a rubber band with attached pieces of yarn to move the cups to the correct location without touching the cups with their hands!
This week kicked off with faculty meetings and professional development , along with a lovely event with our new parents and guardians. And student orientation day did not disappoint, with energy filling both campuses!
The WFS football team hosted the Special Olympics Delaware Flag Football Clinic on Saturday afternoon. WFS student-athletes and Special Olympians participated in a variety of drills together, working on their passing, receiving, and blocking skills!
Gavin Gray ’28 was one of three WFS students who participated in the UPenn Social Innovators Program this spring. This 12-week virtual program allows students to learn more about social entrepreneurship and earn a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania.
The WFS field hockey seniors ran a clinic for 5th through 8th grade students on Thursday afternoon. Participants worked on their dribbling, passing, and receiving skills throughout the morning.
New faculty and staff members began their orientation this week! Over the next couple of days, they’ll dive into the history of WFS, explore Quaker Faith and Practice, connect with their mentors, and enjoy activities like “Who’s Who?” and Friends Trivia.
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