Messages from the Secondary Principal and Director of Learning & Teaching

  Friday, May 30, 2025 Dear Secondary Families, What a week it has been! From creative academic showcases and experiences to meaningful moments of celebration, our campus has been alive with purpose, pride, and joy. Impactful teaching and learning continues to take place throughout our campus. A couple of examples this week include high school Social Science students engaging in interview simulations with outside guests - a meaningful real-world experience that will surely yield long term impact. On Wednesday afternoon, our Middle School Math Fair took center stage for the first time—and what an outstanding debut it was! Students presented impressive projects inspired by Bolivian culture, with models of cholets and cable cars that demonstrated not only artistic vision but also deep mathematical understanding. They explained challenging concepts such as area, perimeter, surface area, volume, and pi with confidence, creativity, and clarity. It was a true joy to witness how this ...

 Dear Secondary Families, We are quickly approaching the end of the school year, and last week was a beautiful reminder of all that our students are capable of when given space to express themselves and connect with others. On Thursday evening, we had the joy of experiencing our Arts Showcase , an inspiring event that brought together the creativity of our Drama and Visual Art students under the theme of Wellbeing . From thought-provoking student-devised performances to powerful installations and artwork reflecting personal and collective journeys, our students demonstrated courage, insight, and artistry. Thank you to our amazing arts team and to all the families who joined us in celebrating the power of student voice and creative expression. On Wednesday afternoon, our athletes enjoyed a lunch together, followed by friendly soccer matches with the German School to inaugurate our new scoreboard. Coming soon! Expos are happening in Ms. Ortega's MS Social Science classes (see deta...

Dear Secondary Families, With just three weeks left in the school year, our campus is full of energy and excitement as we head into the final stretch. This is a time for celebration, reflection, and honoring the achievements of our students and community. We’d like to give a huge congratulations to the National Honor Society for hosting an outstanding Fashion Show on Wednesday night. The event was not only stylish and entertaining, but it also highlighted the leadership, creativity, and collaboration that define our students. Thank you to all who supported this joyful event! Looking ahead, we have a full calendar of key events as we wrap up the year: Saturday, May 17 – Our Annual Garage Sale will take place on campus. This is a great opportunity to support sustainable practices while connecting with the community. Monday, May 19 - University Counselor, Carolina Blanco, and Social Sciences Head of Department, Jared McGrath are hosting a presentation directed to high school par...

  Secondary Principal Weekly Update May 9, 2025 Dear Secondary Families, Thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown during Teacher Appreciation Week ! Your generous contributions of beautiful flowers and the delicious lunch on Wednesday were truly appreciated by our teachers. Your thoughtfulness means a great deal. We’d also like to offer another round of congratulations to our talented artists and performers for the stunning Art Show and Musical Epic! presented last Friday. What a joy it was to see so many of you there supporting our students and celebrating the arts together! This week marked the beginning of AP Exams, and we’re proud of how focused and determined our students have been. Exams will continue through Friday, May 16, and we thank you for helping students stay calm, rested, and prepared during this important period. In exciting news, our middle school students participated this week in an online coding lesson led by a high school student in Cali...

 Dear Secondary Families, Thank you to all who attended the General Assembly . It was a pleasure to share academic updates from across the school and to present our proposed mission, vision, and core values . We appreciate your ongoing engagement and commitment to shaping the future of our learning community together. As we enter the final month of school, we would like to thank all of our families for continuing to support students in staying focused, responsible, and balanced . These final weeks are important academically and socially, and your partnership truly makes a difference. From May 5th to May 9th we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week ! This is a time for us to ensure that we thank our teachers and let them know how grateful we are for their care and commitment to our students.   A few important updates and reminders: AP Exams will take place from May 5 to May 16 . Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest, eat well, and stay organized as ...