Critical thinking in action: After seeing "Selma" in theaters this week, our entire Upper School broke into mixed-grade groups to discuss the film's historical context, as well as questions such as what (if anything) was surprising about the film and whether or not it felt relevant. More photos
AUTHOR SHARES HIS ARTISTIC PROCESS WITH LOWER SCHOOL
Author and Illustrator Brian Pinkney visited the Lower School to speak with 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Mr. Pinkney discussed how he comes up with stories and his artistic process, how he got to where he is and even read from one of his books. "When you're an artist you have to create," he said. "You have to think of ways to solve problems." More photos.
CHARLIE HEBDO: STUDENTS EXAMINE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
The recent horrific events in Paris were the subject of many classroom discussions, where students engaged their critical, ethical and global thinking to examine difficult questions like the ones that Upper School History Teacher Ken Corfield posed: "Is it appropriate to offend people's religious beliefs? Is it wise to do so, if you want to stay safe? Are there limits to free speech? Does keeping quiet mean giving in to terrorism?" Political cartoons like the one above left were also posted throughout the Lincoln Place campus to encourage dialogue.
At this week's World Affairs Breakfast Club, important questions and answers came from students as well as our French teachers, Nathalie Youman and Kate Dunn and Mr. Corfield. The teachers shared European perspectives and gave attendees insight into ethnic politics, journalistic traditions and historical precedents. Learn more.
MONDAY'S SENIOR SPEAKERS
Monday's senior speakers included (left to right) Niamh Micklewhite, Maya Coe and Lucy Lange. Niamh spoke about how she believes life is about movement and taking different paths, and that everything she does will be her purpose.
Maya talked about her experiences competing as an elite gymnast for 15 years and how the sport is about mental strength perhaps more than it is about physical strength. Lucy spoke about moving from Manhattan to Brooklyn when she was 10 years old and how she created a new world in her new home. Learn more.
ATHLETICS NEWS
This week's highlights include: Varsity Girls Basketball clinched a tie for first place in the ACIS. Varsity Boys swimming scored a big win over Friends Seminary; Varsity Girls swimming finished in a dead heat with their rivals from 16th Street. JV Boys swimming earned a solid victory against LeMan.
The 7/8 Maroon and White Boys Basketball teams swept Friends Seminary. The 7/8 Girls Basketball team extended their winning streak by beating Saint Ann's (17-14) in overtime.The 5/6 teams made their debuts with a sweep of LeMan.
Watch the last 20 seconds of the 7/8 Boys Basketball-White 43-42 nail-biter over Brooklyn Heights Montessori here. Read Athletics Director Dick McGrath's Athletics Update here.
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SPEAKS TO 8TH GRADE
Our 8th graders were proud to welcome Sally Frishberg to campus this week. Sally is a Holocaust survivor (and BCS grandparent) from Poland. She gave a talk about her experiences during World War II. She and her family spent much of the war hiding in a farmhouse attic. She has dedicated her life to telling her story. Her talk is a message of hope and optimism.
MORE SUCCESS FOR PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
We hosted 200 Parliamentary debaters on Saturday from 19 New Jersey and New York City middle schools. Read BCS Middle School Director Jim Shapiro's recap here.
SENIORS DEBUT THEIR SHORT STORIES AT A LOCAL READING
10 seniors read their prose fiction at Scottadito this Wednesday evening. It was an evening of spun tales, word play, human joy and suffering, and other literary delights. More photos.
