The benefits of mindfulness have been getting a lot of press lately, as hospitals, schools, businesses, professional sports teams, and even Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes get involved in mindfulness practice. Over the last five years, mindfulness has become a central part of the Middlesex curriculum as well. This past fall, freshmen described the nine-week mindfulness course as “the best class ever”, and this spring…
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…
The Spring Gala Benefit and Auction is just weeks away, and we are thrilled with the wide array of auction items. The uniqueness and quality of the donated items are impressive, and reflect the commitment and connection that so many parents and alumni share with Middlesex. The evening’s bidding opportunities are divided into three segments; a Silent Auction, a…
Science teacher Sara Kate May has taught at Middlesex for 10 years, having worked as a physics teacher at Riverdale Country School in the Bronx. A magna cum laude graduate of Williams College, Ms. May earned a B.A. in astrophysics and holds a M.A. in physics from City College. In addition to teaching physics and astronomy at all levels at…
The annual Middlesex Haiku Contest is our way to welcome (or encourage the arrival of) the spring season. This year, though the campus is still covered with feet of snow in March, we look forward to the time when we can sprawl out on the Circle in the warm spring sunshine. Below are some of the Haiku Contest submissions: This…
The Cornelius Ayer Wood Gallery is pleased to present Rob Houghton: Recent Works Artist Statement: The photographs in this exhibition represent a few of my on-going projects: Sudbury River reflections / ice abstractions / black and white images / still-life images / nature & landscapes. Most of my images are taken using natural light and in their original settings. Having trained…
It was a great day for Middlesex athletics as the Zebras hosted ISL rival St. George’s on Saturday afternoon. Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey slayed the Dragons in overtime for the win, while Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey, Boys’ Varsity Basketball and Boys’ JV Basketball each came away with hard-fought victories. Girls’ Varsity Basketball turned in an inspiring performance but fell to…
After completing my first year at Boston College Law School, I was thrilled at the opportunity to spend my first legal internship in the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley this summer. I applied for and was placed in the Civil Rights Division, which works to enforce civil rights and liberties, to combat discrimination, and to provide equal opportunities…
Let’s face it. Private school is expensive. For many families, the cumulative costs of tuition, boarding, technology and books surpass their means. At Middlesex, we strive to make our education affordable to all qualified applicants, regardless of a family’s ability to finance such an investment. Our financial aid programs help to ensure that our student body is diverse in interests,…
Internship with Drifraudenditanzen and Claudia Schnürer On May 15 I begin a 4-day tour in Germany with Claudia and Cie. Dreifrauendietanzen (threewomendancing), a company which consists of Claudia and her friends / fellow performers Ellen Urban and Daniela Feilcke-Wolff. The first day [5 hrs] in Falkensee, Germany is spent in rehearsal for the piece zu Hoch zu Tief zu Weit…