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The Importance of Art in Schools
Ms. Brent spent part of her summer on a professional development excursion in New Mexico.
This summer, I had the unique opportunity to “Explore the Artistic Spirit of Santa Fe and Albuquerque” through The Country School’s Professional Development Pinkard Grant. While this opportunity was an intense study visiting museums, cultural centers, tours, presentations, and visiting artists’ homes, it also served to reinforce my perspective on art, the world around us, and the importance of art in schools.
Art, in itself, is a strong medium for sharing feelings, communicating thoughts, and provoking thought. It encourages students to discover who they are, becoming confident and enthusiastic about sharing their creativity. Art in schools gives students the opportunity to explore their own creative thought process by using a wide variety of materials with no "right or wrong" answer. In this age of technology, it is one of the remaining hands-on classes that provides an outlet to physically use materials that otherwise could become a lost art. After all, visual images are fundamental sources for understanding.
Art in schools provides a strong structure for learning and a solid foundation for students to build from. It is only after a student has been educated that they can make informed choices. Students learn about themselves and others, and develop tolerance and a sense of global awareness. And, to top it off, Art is one of the classes students truly look forward to!
I was fortunate enough to go on a transformative journey, thanks to the Pinkard Grant, and return to school with even more points of reference to use in the classroom.
I was fortunate enough to go on a transformative journey, thanks to the Pinkard Grant, and return to school with even more points of reference to use in the classroom.
Recent News
List of 5 news stories.
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Kindergarten Students Serving Others!
Kindergarteners have been participating in a 3 part HOHO (Helping Others; Helping Ourselves) project lead by Ferris and Laura Butler. Students packed boxes to be shipped to veterans and their families. The boxeswere filled with child friendly, donated items. Also in the boxes were handwritten letters from the students along with a handmade American flag craft. The Butlers carefully orchestrated this project, and we are very grateful for their time and efforts. -
Spring Athletic Award Winners
Congratulations to all our spring athletics award winners and to all our Cougar athletes who participated in sports and clubs! This spring, TCS offered Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse, Pickleball Club, Running Club, and Volleyball Club. Providing so many athletic opportunities took a village—thank you to our amazing coaches, volunteers, and parent drivers for making it all possible! And thank you to our students for setting an example of dedication and sportsmanship!Read More -
Summer Trips for Upper School Students in 2025
It is with great excitement that The Country School announces the addition of 2025 summer trips for our Upper School students!Read More -
The Country School Celebrates 90 Years and Installs Jay Parker
Read MoreThe Country School is proud to be celebrating its 90th school year. This milestone year also marks the beginning of a new chapter with the appointment of Jay Parker as the 7th Head of School. -
Conversation & Homecoming - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Read MoreThe Country School, Talbot County Free Library, and the Avalon Foundation, sponsors, join with fourteen other community organizations to present Conversation & Homecoming with Carole Boston Weatherford and her son, Jeffery Boston Weatherford, a program free and open to all.
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