We are proud to announce that Middlesex School is part of a pilot group of 32 independent schools assisting the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB) in the ground-breaking development of a new non-cognitive assessment. Intended to complement the cognitive measures currently assessed in our admission process, the new Character Skills Assessment (CSA) from SSATB will offer insights into an applicant’s…
The practice of mindfulness is growing internationally, and now being practiced in many different settings. Mindfulness was even featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, and Anderson Cooper featured a mindfulness retreat on 60 Minutes. Over the last five years, Mindfulness has become a central part of the Middlesex curriculum as well. Each new student, and many members of our faculty, parents, and extended…
Having graduated from Middlesex this May, Hamza ’15 was a featured speaker at Prep for Prep’s Lilac Ball, a celebration of the high school graduating class, in New York City. Prep for Prep is an organization that identifies promising young students of color like Hamza and prepares them for placement in an independent school. At Middlesex, Hamza was a leading…
Until the very moment that the 2015 graduation exercises began on May 31, it seemed that starting 30 minutes early would achieve the preferred, pleasant, outdoor ceremony and avoid the noontime storm in the forecast. But as soon as the seniors set out in their procession, crossing the Circle to Eliot Hall, a steady rain began to fall. Taking it…
At our annual Prize Day ceremony, we honor the artistic, athletic, scholarly, and community-building achievements and efforts of our students. For a full list of award recipients from the May 30, 2015 Prize Day ceremony, click here.
Head of School Kathy Giles addressed the Class of 2015 on Sunday, May 31 during the commencement ceremony. Below are excerpts from her remarks. Eleanor Roosevelt said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Everyone here has learned to dream big. But what makes for beauty in one’s dreams? What makes for beauty in…
On a rainy Sunday morning, elected valedictorian Alex Rego ’15 addressed faculty, students, and the Class of 2015 and their families. He spoke of his class coming together and becoming a part of something bigger than any one individual, thanks to the shared experiences of the Class of 2015 and of all Middlesex alumni. Alex encouraged his classmates to consider…
Concord, climate change, and Earth Week at Middlesex all came together during morning Assembly on April 21, when Richard Primack, professor of biology at Boston University, shared his current research with the school community. Professor Primack is investigating the impact of climate change on the flowering and leafing out times of plants, the spring arrival of birds, and the flight…
In the months since finishing the 2014 All-School Read, I Am Malala, the Middlesex community has periodically revisited the inspiring memoir, particularly during the visits of guest speakers, who have discussed the power and advantage of educating girls worldwide. On March 27, the School considered a different aspect of Malala’s story: the religion of Islam and how Muslims may differ…
The practice of mindfulness is growing internationally, and now being practiced in many different settings, including hospitals, schools, businesses, and professional sports teams. Mindfulness was even featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, and Anderson Cooper featured a mindfulness retreat on 60 Minutes. Over the last five years, Mindfulness has become a central part of the Middlesex curriculum as well. Each of our freshmen, and many members…