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The hub of our dynamic N-12 community, Wheeler's campus at the top of College Hill in Providence, offers student-focused learning spaces designed to encourage discovery, collaboration, play, and achievement.
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Our 120-acre farm in nearby Seekonk, MA provides students with state-of-the-art athletic facilities. It's a pastoral counterpoint to our urban campus—and is a living, hands-on laboratory for a range of unique programs.
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It looks like we’re in for some nice fall weather for Wheeler Homecoming Weekend! 🍂 With 60 degrees in the forecast, we’re looking forward to welcoming our alumni back to campus for a weekend of Wheeler spirit and fun 💜🎉💛. You can check out the full schedule through the link in our bio.
Also, there’s still time to sign up for Saturday morning’s Family Fun Run at 10am and Family Pickleball at 11am, both taking place at Wheeler Farm. The events are free and open to all current families and alumni. To register, use this link https://bit.ly/4ywF0E8
Oct 21
A large and energized group of faculty and staff from across all divisions represented Wheeler at AISNE (the Association of Independent Schools in New England)’s annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Conference this week in Waltham, MA.
“Fueled by interactive workshops, impactful keynote presentations, and networking opportunities, the Wheeler cohort is returning to campus with renewed enthusiasm and new ideas to continue the work of creating and sustaining a community of true belonging,” says Director of Equity, Community, and Belonging Princess Bomba P’16, P’18.
Oct 21
Our Lower School was full of clucks and chuckles 🐔 when award-winning author and illustrator David Ezra Stein and his wife, Miriam Kessler, stopped by for a special visit!
The duo brought one of Mr. Stein’s books, “Interrupting Chicken,” to life with a puppet show featuring homemade marionettes and shadow puppets crafted from school folders. Students also got a behind-the-scenes look at how Mr. Stein creates his books and puppets, and then there was an interactive storytelling session where they helped create a brand-new story on the spot.
“I wanted to show them how they can create their own things and have a voice of their own,” Mr. Stein reflected.
“The presentation was a massive hit!” said Lower School Librarian Brooke Strachan afterward. “One student shared how much they loved the variety of elements included in the performance, and several inspired young creators spent their weekend crafting their own puppets at home.”
Mr. Stein and Ms. Kessler generously donated three books to the Lower School library, including a signed copy of his newest release, “Interrupting Chicken Raises Her Wing.” We are grateful to them for sharing their creativity and love of storytelling with our Lower School students! 📖✨
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Oct 21
Third-graders recently welcomed their parents and guardians to Wheeler Farm for Forest Day, as they shared some outdoor exploration, plenty of hands-on learning, and a few muddy adventures along the way! 🌳
As students do on a typical Forest Day, everyone began with a gratitude circle, as they talked about things they were thankful for, especially in nature. Then, they gathered for a game of Four Corners. It was a great opportunity for students to use cardinal directions as they continue to build their mapping skills.
Next came a scavenger hunt, with students leading their families to landmarks around the farm they were excited to show off. The day wrapped up at Fire Pond, where the group read books, identified species, and explored the area together. There was plenty to do, from building 🪵 rafts, structures, and bridges, to jumping rope, 🦎 catching critters, and fishing 🐟!
“It was an incredible day, getting to show off to families all the learning that happens so naturally out in these beautiful natural spaces,” said Third-Grade Teacher Summer Spiller.
Oct 20
