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| Brian Dunn with Principal Kaye Aoki |
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| Alan and Rosalie Howard |
Winterline Awards
The Winterline Foundation funds Awards For Excellence in International Education at Woodstock School to reward and encourage excellence in classroom teaching or staff-directed activity that is helping produce individuals equipped to be citizens of the world. These Awards are bestowed annually at the staff end-of-year banquet, and the three recipients this year were very popular choices. Here are some extracts from the nomination forms.
Brian Dunn
"Brian Dunn has consistently and effectively communicated his insights into and knowledge of the major religions and philosophies to students and staff in a range of ways. He has modelled respect for all and is able to nurture discussion and questioning with a huge range of people. His contribution to the spiritual life of the school has been crucial in asserting a Christian identity which is passionate and yet respectful and appreciated by others.
"He was able to provide professional development for staff on Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, along with insightful Christian teaching. He has built relationships with a range of students and has been able to challenge and inspire during RE retreats. He has been an inspiration in his intellectual understanding of world religions and their application to life, as well as in his personal passion for learning. He also shares a great talent in music."
Alan and Rosalie Howard
"Amazing contributions in the area of residential life. The Howards have been involved at all levels of school activities, from Action Planning Task Group committees to writing a residential curriculum and providing club and sports activities to the students during their free time. They have made a tremendous contribution to Woodstock during their four years."
"In his capacity as residence supervisor for Alterridge and Ridgewood Mr. Howard has been responsible for a number of important improvements to the dorm life of the students. These include: the establishment of the Middle School Clubs program; the establishment of the House system, whereby all students are assigned to a house with a particular member of dorm staff, providing a more familial atmosphere; rewriting the dorm handbook; and constantly putting his staff and students ahead of himself in the use of his time.