Princeton Academy News

Week in Review 11-07-08

November 07, 2008

Mrs. Walradt reports that second graders learned about wind speed by making and manipulating pinwheels.

Dr. Warms reports that the sixth grade social studies classes are finishing a unit on Ancient China. Recreating one aspect of the Warring Period is the goal as the boys wrestle with the theme of conflict and cooperation in designing a course of action to deal with a crisis. The crisis involves villagers living along the Huang He River. For hundreds of years their ancestors have farmed and worked the rich minerals into jade and bronze. Today their very existence is threatened by hordes of conscripts in General Qin Shidung�s mercenary army whose goal is possessing their land in the name of the blood thirsty general. Readings from Sun Tzu on the Art of War as well as background about Chinese castle ships and barges were referenced by the boys as they prepared a strategic plan for meeting the coming crisis. Building trebuchets are part of the boys� preparation for confounding the plans of the evil warlord.

An all-time favorite event, this year's Lower School Halloween Parade was a big success. Once again the parade was led by Middle School drummers, under the direction of Mr. Britt. After the parade, the boys returned to their classrooms for their Halloween parties, which were planned and hosted by class parents.

Cross County coach Emily Robinson presents the 2nd place Ed Scott Invitational trophy to athletic director Paul Clewell at assembly this week. The cross country team finished the season with a record of 6-0, and 2nd place finishes in both the Ed Scott Invitational and Princeton Charter Tournaments. The trophy is displayed in the Trophy Case in the Athletic and Convocation Center lobby.

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Week in Review 11-07-08