The genesis of “Beyond Empire” comes from a personal place. As a first-generation American of Trinidadian immigrants, who came to the US amidst Trinidad’s independence from the UK, Stephen Bailey finds that it is imperative to trace these stories. The central questions of the course ask, “What is it to move beyond empire? How do people understand themselves in a new context? How do you reacquire or reinvent yourself?” What underlies the curriculum is the belief that through investing in the literary worlds of other cultures, students can be world scholars and compassionate readers.
Stephen emphasizes reading a breadth of literary styles like poetry, fiction, non-fiction, etc. to think critically about how language is used. With challenging material from authors and playwrights like Tayeb Salih and Lynn Nottage, Stephen asks for courage from both his students and himself; the courage to ask hard questions and to listen to different voices and opinions. “That is where true inquiry begins!”
Orchestra Extravaganza
We had an extravagant time at our Orchestra Extravaganza in April! This annual concert showcased all of D-E’s division ensembles ranging from our Lower School Band and the Middle School Orchestra to the Upper School StringJam and Orchestra ensembles. Of special note...
Senior Spotlight Show
At the tail end of every academic year, Swartley Gallery saves its prime space to exhibit our senior students’ artwork. This year the Senior Spotlight Exhibit held up to D-E tradition and featured artwork by artists Percy Bedell ‘24; Jaime Lai ‘24; Ben Rothman ‘24;...
Jazz Rock
D-E Jazz Rock performed their annual Spring Concert in late April in Schenck Auditorium! Always a crowd favorite, Jazz Rock showcased a range of popular hits including “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” (Frank Valli); “Sway” (Pussycat Dolls); “Count on Me” (Bruno Mars);...
“The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition:” Middle School Musical 2024
What a spectacular run of “The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition”, this year’s Middle School musical! Featuring an all-student cast and crew, fantastic choreography, eye-popping costumes, and dramatically-staged moments, the production was a memorable experience for all! Our...
Arts Highlights
Thank you to D-E’s Visual Arts & Design and Performing Arts Departments for a spectacular showcasing of original student work this spring! Whether visiting our Swartley Art Gallery exhibits or attending events on the stages of Schenck Auditorium, Hajjar Auditorium, or the Leggett Hall Theatre Lab, anyone with an interest in the arts has had so much to enjoy and experience this past season.
A Conversation with Marc Gladstone
Can you introduce yourself and your professional background? I’m Marc Gladstone, and I’m the Lead Learning Specialist in the Upper School. I have been an educator in mostly K-12 independent schools for over 30 years. Prior to embarking on my career in education, I...
A Conversation with Dr. Deirdre O’Malley
Please introduce yourself, your professional background, and how you came to D-E! My name is Deirdre O’Malley. I am a clinical psychologist, and I’m the Director of Counseling Services. I’ve been a psychologist at the Upper School for the last 15 years. I came to D-E...
A Letter from the Board of Trustees
Independent school boards have fiduciary duties and an obligation to lead the organization they oversee toward the fulfillment of its mission and purpose. Dwight-Englewood’s Trustees are focusing on strategic planning as a process to ensure the present and future well being of our school.
5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Highlights
Last week our 5th Graders officially “moved up” and became rising 6th Graders! Parents, families, faculty/staff, Lower School (LS) students, and friends came to celebrate our eldest of the LS division. The 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony prominently featured our 5th...
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Highlights
Our 8th Graders recently celebrated the bittersweet ending of their middle school years during the annual 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, under the big tent on Leggett Field. Students shared poignant personal reflections about how much they have changed in just a few...
