The SPACE (Summer Programs and Career Exploration) Fair is one of many unique opportunities held every year on the KO campus for Upper School students. It serves as a way for Upper Schoolers to broaden their horizons and think of ways to spend their time outside of KO. These opportunities include career exploration, travel programs, […]
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On Friday, Dec. 13, award-winning author Karen Russell visited Kingswood Oxford as the 42nd annual Baird English Symposium speaker. Ms. Russell spoke to both Middle and Upper School students in assemblies, shared lunch with students, and held a Q&A session at the end of the day. Ms. Russell’s literary works dive into the genre of […]
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One of the beauties of attending Kingswood Oxford is the ability to be who you are and share what makes you unique with the whole community. At KO, there are students from all walks of life and it is what makes our community so special. As we head into the winter, it is important that […]
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On Sunday, Nov. 3, KO held its annual open house, welcoming prospective students and their families to campus to learn all about KO. The Middle School program took place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the Upper School program occurred from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the Middle School program, prospective students and […]
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On a recent field trip to Roger Williams University, Kingswood Oxford’s Marine Biology students were given a hands-on learning experience that enriched their classroom studies and opened their eyes to the world of marine science. The trip, coordinated by science teacher Matthew Kalinowski, provided students with the opportunity to explore cutting-edge research labs and engage […]
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On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, English Department Chair William Martino’s New York Literature class took a trip to New York City as part of their curriculum. The students were given the opportunity to explore various neighborhoods, including Midtown and the West Village, while also visiting the Museum of Modern Art, where they received a tour […]
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On Sunday, Nov. 10, 30 students and four teachers went on a NYC field trip to attend a Broadway performance of “Ragtime.” The show made its Broadway debut in 1998 and was adapted from the book “Ragtime” by E. L. Doctorow. Kingswood Oxford students were lucky to see this spectacular and transformational production. This opportunity […]
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On Monday, Nov. 4, acclaimed New York Times investigative journalist Mark Mazzetti visited KO and spoke to both Upper School and Middle School students and faculty. With the assembly being the day before Election Day (Nov. 5), Mr. Mazzetti discussed the uniqueness of the 2024 Election, specifically from the perspective of predictions and the role […]
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On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Kingswood Oxford students watched the Speakers’ Forum finals take place in Roberts Theater. Every year, sophomores in their English classes go through an interpretive reading unit, which culminates in a final round with the entire school as the audience. This year’s finalists included sophomore Genesis Frimpong who took home first place, […]
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On Friday, Nov. 1, KO’s We the People IMPACT class traveled to the state Capitol to learn about democracy in our state and the daily workings from Connecticut State Speaker, Matt Ritter ’00. Last spring, when students were selecting their courses for this school year, many were met with a new category of electives: IMPACT […]
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