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Back to School with Summer in Review

September 5, 2019163 ViewsLeave a Comment

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School is back in session. While looking toward a new year, there is also time for reflection on the summer holiday and important events that occurred.

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Elena Stathopoulos (’21) tours Boston College in February 2020. She visited the campus before the pandemic and subsequent shutdown of campus tours.

Students reflect on challenging college admissions year

Rohan Prasad (’18) plays with a child at St. Johns Wood Adventure Playground in March 2018. This spring, the same community partnership resumed in person.

Community partnerships adapt to COVID-19 restrictions

Members of the community reflect on how characteristics of ASL, among those of other schools, impact students’ learning environment. Social dynamics, diversity, curriculum and student population are all topics of discussion that surface when comparing ASL to different school systems.

Students, faculty explore dynamics of different education systems

For many people, having their name mispronounced can be damaging to their identity and wellbeing. Mispronouncing someone’s name, or assigning an unwanted nickname are considered by some to be name-based microaggressions.

Name mispronunciations leave lasting impact on individuals

The annual youngPOWER conference allows ASL students to interact with those from a variety of London schools, providing them with experiences that influence their futures.

youngPOWER conference leaves lasting impact on participants

Members of the graduating class of 2021 sit in their socially-distanced chairs on the lower floor of the Great Hall of Westminster Central Hall during the commencement ceremony June 12.

Class of 2021 Commencement in quotes, pictures

Human Rights Seminar plans to host their “The Death of Democracy” symposium June 7.

Human Rights Seminar prepares for upcoming symposium

Grade 12 graduation will take place at Central Hall Westminster June 12 with extra COVID-19 regulations and will be available to watch over livestream. Grade 12 students may only invite two guests.

Grade 12 graduation to be held at Central Hall Westminster

A poster encouraging students to donate to organizations supporting those suffering in India hangs in the Theater Foyer. Members of the Community Action Committee organized a fundraiser to help provide vaccines, medical supplies and treatment facilities for Indian relief.

India battles worsening COVID-19 crisis

This year, the Advanced Placement exams occur May 5 to June 10. In comparison to the 2019-20 school year, some alterations to exam format options have been maintained as a result of COVID-19 while others have returned to normal.

AP exams undergo changes to format, location

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