Student Life · Guests Speakers

May 7th, 2010

Take Our Daughters to Work Day

Take Our Daughters to Work Day

On Thursday, April 29, Village School had “Take Our Daughters to Work Day.” The girls were split into two groups. Group 1 met with Bob Kusyk and Casey Kerrigan about their shoe company, OESH, then went to the Paramount Theater, Payne Ross & Associates, and the New Dominion Bookshop. Group 2 visited VMDO Architects, Channel 29 News, and the Paramount Theater. The girls really enjoyed all of their experiences and got to see a wide variety of careers paths. Many thanks to Maggie Thacker for organizing this important event.

Click on the picture above to see more photos from Take Our Daughters to Work Day.

Posted in: Community, Fieldtrips, Guests Speakers

April 16th, 2010

Thomas Jefferson Visits!

Thomas Jefferson

Steven Edenbo, a Thomas Jefferson reenactor, visited Village School on Thursday. “Mr Jefferson” was both entertaining, and thought-provoking. Important issues such as the role of the presidency, women’s rights, and slavery were all presented through Jefferson’s perspective. Mr. Edenbo portrayed how Jefferson’s wisdom was vast in its scope, yet it was still limited by his historical milieu.

Click on the top picture to watch a video of some of Thomas Jefferson’s visit and the bottom picture to look at photos from it.

Posted in: Academics, Guests Speakers

April 1st, 2010

Guest Speaker, Marit Gay

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Former Village School parent, Marit Gay, stopped by during break to share stories and pictures with the girls of her five-and-a-half month, 2,100-mile through-hike of the Appalachian Trail. You go, girl!

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January 29th, 2010

Helicopter and Airplane Guest Speakers

Interdisciplinary Days Guest Speakers

During Interdisciplinary Days, two professors from the University of Virginia School of Engineering spoke to Village School students about flight. Dr. George Cahen talked about helicopters, while Dr. Lloyd Barrett spoke on airplanes.

Click on the picture above to see photos of the guest speakers.

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January 29th, 2010

Guest Dance Instructors

Dance Guests

This week, our dance teacher was busy teaching in New York City. In her place, two instructors from the Blue Ridge Irish Music School taught the 7th and 8th graders. The girls had a great time learning a new style of dance.

Click on top picture to watch a video of the 8th graders dancing and the bottom picture to see photos of both the 7th and 8th graders dancing.

Posted in: Arts, Guests Speakers

April 4th, 2008

Greg Mortenson Visits

The Virginia Festival of the Book brought many wonderful visits from authors to our community, but one that will remain in our minds for a long time is our visit from Greg Mortenson. Village School was very lucky to host the author of Three Cups of Tea for a presentation and lunch with our students on Friday, March 28th.

The girls raised more than $9,000 in the Pennies for Peace drive to give to Mr. Mortenson to help him build a school for girls in Pakistan or Afghanistan. It was a truly memorable day and everyone was affected by Mr. Mortenson’s wisdom. We are excited to keep helping in any way that we can.

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