Whitby School's Passion for Learning Blog

Educating the Human Spirit

Last week, based on the experiences of our Grade 7 and 8 students with the Model United Nations, I explored the concept of "international-mindedness"
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How IB Learner Profile Traits Promote International-Mindedness in Education

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Reflections on Peace from 1st and 2nd Grade Students

Grades 1 and 2 students completed a unit of inquiry under the transdisciplinary theme of Sharing the Planet called Peace on Earth.The students are...

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Winter Olympics Inspire IB Design Technology Inquiry

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Snow Days Can Be Learning Days at Whitby

Snow days can be very disruptive events, and the Greenwich area has had two last week and two more this week. While teachers and students often...

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Whitby 6th Graders Learn Scratch in Math (and Logic, Inquiry and Critical Thinking)

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Whitby Mathletes Advance to State MATHCOUNTS Championship

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Whitby Alum Takes Filmmaking Passion to the Stars

“Greenwich has been a fundamental stepping stone in my filmmaking career.” says Axuan Vrolijk '04, now living in New York City as a film producer....

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Whitby 7th Graders Extend Global Learning at Montessori Model UN

A team of nine 7th graders worked toward fulfilling Whitby's mission to motivate students "to confidently take action as contributing members of a...

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