With an average 1:9 ratio, instruction for young students in our Enrichment classes furthers development and growth in a social context. Our programs vary by semester, and families can choose to participate and pay by semester. Typical selections include science and nature activities, sports and creative movement, drawing, robotics, digital animation and film-making.
Enrichment classes bring specialized instructors right to our Whitby campus, inviting young students to expand skills and explore new interests.
Many young golfers have enjoyed their first putts on the Whitby “green”. Budding cartoonists publish their first works here, and chess champions are discovered! Our offerings continue to expand as Whitby endeavors to offer cutting edge courses with superior instruction.
Athletics at Whitby provide an enriching and balanced education along with opportunities for social development and decision-making. We support students new to sports as well as the serious athletes and help both groups to pursue their personal goals in these activities.
A longstanding member of the Middle School Fairchester Athletic Association (MSFAA), Whitby teams compete in three seasons of sports with local schools. Our coaches are faculty members who come to know students well on and off the field. Besides bringing experience in their specific sports, the coaches emphasize the important school values of being principled and open-minded.
Whitby’s robust athletics program blends athletic skill building with teamwork and positive coaching to yield a powerful experience for each and every player. All students participate, and teams celebrate both skilled and developing players. Stronger players have opportunities to excel and lead while modeling skills for newer players. Whitby’s environment of camaraderie often results in a win, both on the field and in the classroom.
Upper School students participate in Electives twice per week, a pursuit which expands their experiences or builds on current interests. Taught by Whitby faculty and a required part of the program in Grades 5–8, the electives include Music and Theatre as well as a wide range of other activities.
Some are offered on a semester-long basis, capitalizing on seasonal activities or extracurricular talents of the Whitby faculty. Others are year-long commitments and culminate in performances or presentations. In addition, Whitby participates in several organizations which are nationally recognized, including the MATHCOUNTS team and Montessori Model United Nations.
