Welcome to the Westland Blog!
Posted here are a range of interesting articles by members of our community providing glimpses into our program. We hope you enjoy reading!
Group 6 Campout by: Group 6
Group Six Campout Preparation By Danielle, Naomi, Shelby, and Gus The prep was mostly at Westland. The reason it was mostly at Westland was because we didn't have the right materials at the campsite. We also wanted to be organized and not
In Context II by: Melinda Tsapatsaris, Head of School
In Context Volume 2 “Differences must be immediately experienced to be treasured and understood. A school which avoids differences, directly or obliquely, places education outside the context of living.” Gus Trowbridge, the founder of Manhattan Country School. Okay. Please read that quote
Group One – People as a Resource: A Visit With Firefighter Liz Curry
Group One has been exploring the topic of Firefighters and recently had the opportunity to welcome Firefighter Liz Curry from Fire Station 88. Group One’s initial visit to Fire Station 109 led to many questions about firefighter uniforms. Upon returning to the
In Context III by: Melinda Tsapatsaris
Three years ago, one of my oldest and dearest friends in L.A., Sarah Shulkind, also a head of school, wrote a piece exploring Rosh Hashanah for her Sinai Akiba school community (now called the Lainer School). Her message got at something I