Upper School World Language Teacher Hailing Zhao’s Mandarin students recently embarked on an exciting field trip to Flushing, NY, to bring their language learning to life. “With the goal of applying their classroom knowledge in real-world settings, students participated in a scavenger hunt at a Chinese supermarket, interviewed native speakers, and practiced ordering food and drinks—all in Chinese!,” says Ms. Zhao. “The trip culminated in a traditional hot pot meal, where students enjoyed authentic dishes while watching two unforgettable cultural performances—the mesmerizing face-changing art of Bian Lian and an energetic noodle dance, where performers skillfully prepared our noodles while flying them through the air.”
End-of-Year Celebration Recognizes Faculty/Staff Service Milestones & Awardees, and Honors Retirees
The annual Faculty & Staff Celebration, held under the big tent on Leggett Field, closed out the school year in a meaningful and festive way, honoring both personal accomplishments and the work of our teaching and staff community as a whole. In addition to...
