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Area Experts in Education, Arts and Sports Believe Well-Rounded Students Will Thrive t’s not just about getting all “A’s”, or being elected class president’, or getting into more could we want for our young people?” the top “brand” college; or about starring on the team — or even making the team; Every Child Known I it’s not about belonging to the “in” group, or to the most prestigious clubs, or Mr. Cochrane cites the importance of looking at each child as an individual, and participating in the most extracurricular activities; or wearing the “coolest” clothes, relates a striking example. “Among the tribes of northern Natal in South Africa, the or having the latest or best electronic device. It’s not even about performing the most expression for ‘hello’ is Sawubona, which means literally ‘I see you’. It is hard to over- community service projects. estimate the power of ‘I see you’, especially when it comes to our children. We know Many of the illustrations above are major factors in the lives of students today. From that students learn more, strive harder, and take more intellectual risks when they feel middle school through high school, success in the minds of many is high achievement, cared about and recognized as individuals. superior test scores and college resumes, and getting a step up in the highly competi- “That is why the Responsive Classroom approach used in our elementary schools tive world looming in their future. This can be stressful. places such an emphasis on every child being greeted every morning. We know, as Laser-like pursuit of such goals can also result in a loss of focus on the whole person, well, that instruction is significantly enhanced when teachers truly know their students and that which makes a particular student unique. Experts in education and those who — when they know their interests and passions, when they know their knowledge base work with young people in the arts, sports, and other areas stress the importance of and skill level, when they know their learning style and learning goals. That is when helping to create well-rounded students, who strive to do their best academically, but true differentiation can take place.” are also involved in activities which reflect their true interests, and who find ways to enrich themselves and others by their abilities and service to their community. Finding Innovation and Experimentation a balance with all these pursuits is the best approach. Mr. Cochrane also points out the desirability of promoting a dynamic environment, Princeton Regional Schools Superintendent Steve Cochrane has hosted a series of “where teachers would be encouraged to experiment with new approaches, new proj- forums on student wellness, focusing on the “whole” child and the importance of going ects, and new resources designed to engage and challenge students. True growth, true beyond academics in order to promote achievement. He has identified three important learning always comes from being challenged — from being stretched just beyond our areas which can help a student find true fulfillment. current comfort zone.” Joy and Purpose Each Student Measuring What Matters: As he points out, “I am sensing a swelling sea change in “Moreover, our world is changing much too rapidly for educational institutions to the Princeton community regarding the definition of success. It is no longer described remain the same even if we wanted them to. We live in a world that is incredibly strictly in terms of achieving top test scores and securing admission to Ivy League dynamic — economically, politically, environmentally, technologically, culturally. If institutions. People — parents, teachers, administrators, board members, and students our purpose is to prepare students for that world, or even more to the point, if our themselves — are talking more about success as being a life of joy and purpose. What Continued on Next Page

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Well Rounded Students provide support. Continued from Preceding Page “To meet our mission of inspiring leadership for the public good, we require a Community Service purpose is to prepare students to make a difference program that empowers our students to experience in that world, then we have to model innovation and the world in order to learn from it and to be of experimentation, and we have to teach our students committed and substantive service to others. This to do the same.” program allows students to explore different areas The significance of each student feeling that he or of service and to learn experientially.” she is acknowledged and recognized is also a priority Numerous Ways at the Waldorf School of Princeton, which enrolls In addition, she points out, “Extracurriculars are children from pre-school through eighth grade. incredibly important to assisting students in explor- As Jamie Quirk, the school’s communication and ing interests. Similar to the service project, it is im- marketing director, points out, “The Waldorf School portant for students to begin the process of learning of Princeton offers a curriculum centered on the how to navigate life outside the classroom whether developmental stages of the growing child and the it is a leadership or supporting role.” harmonious integration of the human capacities of Diana Lygas agrees, adding, “PHS provides numer- thinking (head), willing (hands), and feeling (heart). ous ways for students to explore and learn outside This means that the intellectual, artistic, and practi- the classroom. Athletics, community service, and cal realms are present in both the overall curriculum clubs are a vital component to our motto ‘Live to and within each lesson. For example, art and music Learn and Learn to Live”. Our students seek to do are used to teach mathematics, work in the garden more, explore more, and give back more than ever supplements lessons in biology, and students hop on before. Their well-roundedness goes beyond the the sewing machine at the same time they discover college resume and truly impacts their character, the Industrial Revolution.” compassion, and passion for education. Our students And as a school information statement reports, are encouraged during orientation to try at least one “The central figure in our Waldorf classrooms is club that stretches their interests. So, often that is the class teacher, who in most cases remains with the club they stick with for four years.” the children for grades one through eight. The ca- Both with school-sponsored programs and those pacities of the child unfold slowly, and we believe outside of school, students can explore their inter- that they are best supported by relationships that ests and develop their skills in sports, the arts, and are given time to develop. In a very short time, the other endeavors. class and teacher become a family, with a special The Princeton area is fortunate to offer a variety bond that deepens as their years together grow. We of options for students to investigate new interests believe that young children benefit tremendously or continue an already established pursuit. from this very personal, humanistic style of teaching and learning. The hallmark of this approach is the The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) offers a wide A co-educational boarding school focus on the teacher as the source, speaking directly range of programming for students of all ages, skill to the students, promoting active and interactive levels, and interests. Classes, workshops, and camps located in northwest New Jersey. We encourage you to learning, as opposed to passively using a textbook in the visual, performing, and literary arts are all visit our campus for a A glimpseco-educational of the boarding Blair community. school or computer screen.” available. located in northwest New Jersey. We encourage you to Full Integration “Participation in the arts inspires creative thinking Openvisit our House: campus for a glimpseMonday, of the Blair October community. 13 skills, as well as independent research, problem- “Through full integration of the academic, the solving skills, and collaborative work. We believe To register,Open House:visit: www.blair.edu/admission-open-house Monday, October 13 artistic, and the practical, the Waldorf School of that the arts are an integral part of everyday life Princeton guides children toward self-knowledge, and human experience, and we create programs to To register,(908) visit:362-6121 www.blair.edu/admission-open-house [email protected] awakening within them a warmth of heart, clarity (908) 362-6121 [email protected] enrich the lives of as many students as we can. We of thought, and strength of purpose with which they hope to encourage new perspectives and broaden will meet the world.” individual horizons. It has been wonderful to see new Andrea Dinan, director, Service-Learning & Ex- friendships forged, new interests discovered, and periential Programs, Princeton Regional Schools new ways of enjoying the benefits of artistic endeav- and Diana Lygas, Princeton High School Dean of ors,” reports an ACP information statement. Students both cite the phrase etched in stone above the archway of the school: “Live to Learn and Learn Art Workshops to Live.” The ACP also offers service opportunities for “The pursuit of knowledge is the mission of the students to volunteer and help to build community school and the responsibility of each individual stu- through the arts. Students can be class assistants or dent,” notes Ms. Dinan, who is also director of the camp counselors, and are often invited to participate Ideas Center at the high school. “The faculty en- in organizing activities and run larger events such as deavors to guide the academic, social, and emotional the spring fundraiser “Pinot to Picasso”, the holiday growth while the parents and greater community art sale and display “Sauce for the Goose”, or the Communiversity Festival of the Arts.

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