Mar 31, 2021
With students and teachers excited to be back on campus, one Grade 4 class has turned Fridays into a day of experiential learning. The students are divided into three groups, and every Friday, they rotate between the school's greenhouse, learning kitchen, and makerspace.
How does experiential learning engage students...
Mar 24, 2021
The Personal Project is the culminating experience for students in the IB Middle Years Programme. It's an opportunity for students to dive into their interests within an academic context and learn how to apply their skills and knowledge in the world outside of school.
On today's episode, we sit down with three Grade 10...
Mar 17, 2021
As our school prepares to resume our outdoor education and adventure trips, WAB Wild Director Rob Starmer talks about the importance of re-connecting with nature post-pandemic, the value of experiential learning, and outdoor education's role in the future of learning.
Mar 10, 2021
Bespoke, customizable diploma programs are popping up at innovative schools around the world. Students are turning to them for increased freedom and flexibility to dive deeply into an area of interest they choose.
At WAB, this pathway to graduation is called the Capstone Program. On today's episode, we speak with the...
Mar 3, 2021
When administrators approached the Middle School Student Council about a new playground, students jumped at the opportunity to lead the project.
On this week's episode, we hear how the school's desire to improve physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as the student involvement and parent support resulted in a...