360 degrees of learning

How many Woodstock students have imagined themselves defying gravity by effortlessly scaling Mussoorie's steep hillsides, khuds and pushtas?

Turning the world upside down, Amelia Rudolph '82, and her Bandaloop dance troupe performed at the Win Mumby Gym, and on nearby walls, this past October. Their vertical choreography combines technical expertise, athleticism, and an appreciation for the environment. Using rock climbing equipment, Bandaloop dancers are able to test the laws of physics, combine music and sport, while creating an aesthetic experience that is both inspirational and disciplined.

This issue of the Brown & Gold explores the important connections between different areas of the Woodstock curriculum. As the Science Department makes plans to strengthen courses and expand its offerings, teachers and students explore linkages between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. One example is the intersection of chemistry and art which occurred in the restoration of Frank Wesley's recently recovered painting, where scientific analysis and conservation techniques brought back to life the vivid colours and brushstrokes of this important work of art. Similarly, the Religious Education Department reaches across disciplines, drawing upon elements of history, culture, music and art to study questions of faith and philosophy.

Woodstock has always pushed the limits in education and brought together great ideas that give our students 360 degrees of learning.