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2010 Student Leadership Summit

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Roughly 50 students decided to forego their last day of summer vacation to attend Inly School’s 2010 Student Leadership Summit on September 7.
Students from kindergarten, third, sixth, and eighth grade came to learn what it means to be a good leader — both in and out of the classroom.
“Many of you have been in classrooms [...]

The “Aha” Series: “We were all doing the same type of math—whether in the classroom or in a restaurant”

This week, we asked some of our Lower and Upper Elementary students to share a favorite story that illustrates a moment of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Joseph (LE)
When I learned to do dynamic multiplication in my head! It was when I was visiting Upper [...]

The “Aha” Series: Fingers that Grow in Elementary Art Class

This week, we asked Pam Golden, our Lower and Upper Elementary art specialist, to share some  favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Pam’s Clay Story
As a professional sculptor, Pam’s rich artistic life [...]

The “Aha” Series: Can Learning the Virginia Reel be Fun? in Movement Class

This week, we asked Colleen Quinn, our Lower and Upper Elementary movement instructor, to share a favorite story that illustrates that moment of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Colleen’s Virginia Reel Story
“Aha! Dancing CAN be fun!”
The Upper Elementary students [...]

Inly Student Work Featured in ART FORUM show at the South Shore Art Center

By Pam Golden, Inly Art Instructor
It is wonderful to have the opportunity to exhibit student work in an art gallery! Inly students recently participated in the Art Forum art opening, held on May 5, at the South Shore Art Center, in Cohasset. The artwork on display was created by sixth through eight grade students in [...]