Whether they’re ordering tapas at a local street market, socializing with their host families, or tracking lost luggage, students in Upper School’s Spanish 4 and 5 classes are finding plenty of opportunities to practice language and intercultural communication skills this week.
“Principia’s approach to experiential learning emphasizes hands-on opportunities ...
For many years, the Upper School has hosted an International Student Week, celebrating the many countries and cultures represented among the student body. This year, the international students, along with International Student Advisor Erin Rainwater (US’95, C’99) and International Student Programming Director Michelle Bland (C’98), put together a more in-depth ...
Not many people can say they fulfilled their childhood dream of becoming an actor, but Lindsay LaVanchy (US'07) can.
LaVanchy attended Principia from preschool through the Upper School and was involved in all aspects of the arts, including dance and Spring Production, both under the direction of ...
Once again, the St. Louis Artists' Guild has selected works by Principia Upper School students to feature in their Young Artists' Showcase. Now in its 44th year, this annual juried, all-media exhibition of artwork receives submissions from high schools in a 150-mile radius of St. Louis. This year, 125 pieces ...
The weather may not be spring-like yet, but the performing arts are already in full bloom this semester, with School students earning recognition in music, singing, and theatre competitions.
Instrumental and Vocal Accolades
On the very first (and very cold!) Saturday of February, all corners of the ...
Middle School students returned from winter break to their first-ever Theatre Week. They did everything —sets, costumes, audio, and, of course, singing, dancing, and acting. Hear what they thought about taking Mulan Jr. from script to stage in a week.
Just as his web address and Twitter handle indicate, St. Louis native John O’Leary most definitely inspires!
Addressing Upper and Middle School students and Principia community members during the first week of the semester, O’Leary shared a message of courage, faith, good old-fashioned grit . . . and the ...
Senior Kate Hinds achieved two basketball milestones this past week—scoring her 1,000th career point and achieving a personal best of 26 points during a game.
In last Thursday’s game against Crossroads College Preparatory, which the Panthers won by a wide margin, Kate scored 16 points in the first four ...
“[F]rom infancy,” wrote Principia founder Mary Kimball Morgan, “children should be taught obedience to Principle, forgetfulness of self, patience, endurance, courage in the right, self-control, and faith in God” ( Education at The Principia , p. 23).
And that’s exactly what happens daily at Principia School’s Early Learning Center ...
Principia’s many generous alumni and friends set a record on Giving Tuesday! Gifts are still being tallied, but so far we’ve received 1,100 donations totaling $315,000. Get a peek here at the opportunities and accomplishments that Principia donors make possible.
