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La Jolla Country Day School
02/27/20​
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When I Was One
By Colleen O'Boyle, assistant head of school for academic affairs

If the brain is in constant interaction with its environment, then it is imperative that, as educators, we are also architects, designers and curators of our students’ learning experiences.
 
Anatomy of a Learning Experience
By Payton Hobbs, head of Lower School

Change. This word evokes a variety of emotions for different people—excitement, fear, curiosity and anxiety are some of the most common responses. Over the past couple of years, I have moved past associating change with challenge. I now embrace that change is a natural part of a learning experience that leads to growth.
 

Honoring Black History


Throughout February, LJCDS celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans and the contributions they have made to American history. Hosted by the Black Consciousness and Culture Parent Group and Educators, events took place in all three divisions and in collaboration with the arts department.
 
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Senior Spotlight: Ken Lew 

 
Ken Lew ’20 is an innovative and introspective scientist who is always searching for ways to apply his education toward engineering solutions for real-world problems.
 
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Faculty Spotlight: Lissa Corona


Middle School art educator inspires students to be authentically themselves. She strives to boost confidence in her Middle Schoolers to embrace the in-between stage.

Talking With Your Child About Consent


In this new era of consent, bodily autonomy and #metoo, school counselor Michelle Hirschy explains how, when and why you should be talking to your child.

My Child Wants to Quit a Team


Deciding whether or not to let your child quit a sport can be a difficult decision. Your first course of action should be to determine what circumstances led to this feeling.

Negotiating in the Netherlands


TorreyMUN traveled to The Hague for a five-day simulation to discuss, debate, negotiate and create resolutions for real-world problems with more than 3,000 students from 100 countries.

Torreys on Display


Photography, ceramics and AP English students collaborated to create artwork for the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, through the Extended School Partnership program.

The Palette


The student-run news publication is once again in print. Pick up your copy on campus and read how the universe is still expanding, an interview with Ms. Hirschy, opinion pieces and movie reviews.
More campus news
Roots & Wings Podcast
Episode 20: Susan Nordenger, assistant head of school for philanthropy
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