Category: Middle School

  • Written Work from Ashwood’s Class 6–7

    Written Work from Ashwood’s Class 6–7

    Hannibal in the Alps At the outset of their second Roman History block, Class 6-7 heard the story of Hannibal Barca, the great military commander from Carthage who led his men through Gaul and over the Alps to attack the Romans during the Second Punic War (circa 200 BCE). Below, sixth grader, Sanbate, writes a…

  • The Kindergarten Has Some Big Visitors

    The Kindergarten Has Some Big Visitors

    This week, Class 6-7 walked across campus to visit the Early Childhood Center. After singing for the kindergarteners, the middle schoolers passed a delightful half hour playing kindergarten-style. Jungle gyms were scaled. An obstacle course was set up. Sandboxes were explored with trowels and buckets. Sixth grader Gabe decided to hang out at the playhouse…

  • Pulling the Plug: It’s Easier Than You Think!

  • Grades 7 & 8 to Perform Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

    Ashwood Waldorf School’s 7th and 8th grades will present William Shakespeare’s comic tour de force Twelfth Night (or What You Will) at the Rockport Opera House on Wednesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Friday, February 12, at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited. A $10…

  • Eighth-Grade Graduation 2015

    Save the date for Ashwood Waldorf School’s eighth-grade graduation! The Class of 2015, along with their dedicated teacher, Amy Watson, look forward to seeing you at the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School on Saturday, June 6, at 1:00 p.m. Graduation is the culminating moment of each student’s time at Ashwood. It is…

  • Middle School Presents the Pirates of Penzance

    The pirates are coming to Rockport! Ashwood Waldorf School’s middle school will present Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling comedic operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, at the Rockport Opera House on Thursday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m. and Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. A $10 donation is suggested. Under 16 free. Adapted…

  • Middle School Trip to Gulf Hagas

    Gulf Hagas, the “Grand Canyon of the East”, is a three-mile-long slate gorge located in the mountains of central Maine. Last week Ashwood Waldorf School’s Middle School students enjoyed a two-night camping trip to the area crowned by a day-long hike along the rim of the gorge. It was an amazing trip: waterfalls cascading through…

  • Surrounded by Music

    One of the great joys of teaching at Ashwood is being surrounded by music almost everywhere I turn. Walking the halls of the Grade School building is often like taking a musical tour of the world. The younger children play soaring tunes on their flutes and recorders. Morning math games echo in the halls with rhythmic…

  • The “Ultimate” Sport

    It was not until I entered college that I heard of Ultimate Frisbee. I immediately fell in love with the game. It’s easy for beginners to learn and play. Yet, despite it’s accessibility, there’s no end to how skilled you can become at this extremely athletic game. When I became a Waldorf teacher I began…

  • Ashwood Eighth Grader Directs and Stars in Musical

    For his Eighth Grade Project, Gabe Ferrero decided that he would star in and direct the musical “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog.” After a year of planning and rehearsals, Gabe’s debut as a director will be at the Waldo Theater, 916 Main Street, Waldoboro. Show times are Friday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday May 11…