Category Archives: Service Learning

5th Grade Fieldtrip

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Allison Costello

The 5th graders and their Tom Joy friends definitely had some fun talking about what they thought snowmen do at night! As part of their service learning project, the 5th grade visits Tom Joy Elementary throughout the year to read … Continue reading →

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Tiger Topic

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Allison Costello

First grade students recently collected pet care products and toys as part of their Service Learning project. With the products and toys they collected, they put together care packages for families that adopt dogs and cats from Love at First … Continue reading →

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It’s a zoo out there!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Allison Costello

Well, not really a zoo…just the 1st grade pet show! On Friday, the 1st grade students had the opportunity to bring in their pets and share them with the other lower school students. The 1st graders were able to introduce … Continue reading →

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From Peru to You

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Allison Costello

Not too long ago a group of Ensworth High School students set off for one of the best adventures of their life, Peru. From Cusco to Ollantaytambo to Pisca Cucho, there was never a dull moment. We were thrown into … Continue reading →

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A Student’s Perspective

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Allison Costello

One month ago, our group of 14 students and 5 teachers journeyed to Kenya for two weeks. We anticipated a rough schedule of what was to come with simultaneous feelings of excitement and nerves, but we left with a much … Continue reading →

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Last but not least…

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Allison Costello

Service Learning camp definitely ended on a high note with a visit to Love At First Sight, a Puppy and Kitten Adoption Center founded for the purpose of adopting healthy kittens and puppies to responsible pet owners, placing emphasis on … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower School, Service Learning, Summer Camps | 169 Comments

Catching Up…

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Allison Costello

Day three and day four were big days for the service learning campers! Wednesday, they spent the day at the Bethlehem Center. Bethlehem Centers of Nashville is a family resource center that serves the North Nashville community with top-rated early … Continue reading →

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Service Learning Camp

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Allison Costello

The lower school students didn’t want to miss out on the action of Service Learning opportunities during the summer, so what did they do? Form a camp. Barbara Royse, 3rd grade teacher, polled some students to gauge interest and the … Continue reading →

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Going Global

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Allison Costello

Three Service Learning trips are heading out starting TODAY! Ensworth partners with World Leadership School (WOS) in providing students and teachers the opportunity to continue their service and leadership training outside Nashville. We can’t forget that one successful trip has … Continue reading →

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What happened with all the pennies?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Allison Costello

This is what happened…

Posted in Lower School, Service Learning | 395 Comments