Jane's Pocket Change: King Kong
This time of year in school can often feel a little bit random – and I mean that in a good way.
This time of year in school can often feel a little bit random – and I mean that in a good way.
There’s lots of important work going on for sure, and here at CSW we are looking forward to this weekend’s classic theatre production of Children of Herakles, but that’s about it for tragedy – nearly all the randomness is positive, upbeat, fun. For example there was a great “pop up” performance in our assembly on Monday, a student-written play (that was kind of about randomness) and played out some excellent commentary on social media and relationships.
There’s lots of important work going on for sure, and here at CSW we are looking forward to this weekend’s classic theatre production of Children of Herakles, but that’s about it for tragedy – nearly all the randomness is positive, upbeat, fun. For example there was a great “pop up” performance in our assembly on Monday, a student-written play (that was kind of about randomness) and played out some excellent commentary on social media and relationships.
Then there are student-produced movies (you really never know when you might be asked to appear in one!), such as those dispelling myths about the new health and fitness center or having one pretend to see something happen on top of the Garthwaite building. Master eight-millimeter filmmaker David Sabot ’18 was in my office this week filming such a movie (sorry, no details – it’s a top secret project). He lugs his equipment around the campus as he captures great footage using eight millimeter film. He has to send the film to a lab in Hollywood to be processed, and then he’ll hand-splice the film to achieve his goals. That’s dedication!
In other news, in preparation for CSW’s 10th annual Illuminarium event (hopefully your calendars are marked for next Friday, May 27), this Saturday our students will be making an inflatable great white whale (which I hear might have glowing capabilities), customizing “lit” wearable art, prepping for the light-up bike parade, among other uniquely creative illuminating projects.
And at this very moment, as I’m making my final edits to this piece, I hear giddy voices belting out an old "Hannah Montana" song in the Kluchman building hallway, spontaneously sung out just because.
This randomness (my word) is certainly all part of the culmination of a school year. I see it as a manifestation of the joy and autonomy our students feel and a great sign of a healthy school.
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Pocket Change is a web diary written by Jane Moulding, head of school.
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Pocket Change is a web diary written by Jane Moulding, head of school.
The Cambridge School of Weston is a progressive high school for day and boarding students in grades 9–12 and PG. CSW's mission is to provide a progressive education that emphasizes deep learning, meaningful relationships, and a dynamic program that inspires students to discover who they are and what their contribution is to their school, their community and the world.