This weekend our upperclassmen embarked on an enriching college tour throughout Connecticut, exploring a diverse range of institutions that offer unique opportunities for higher education. Day one began at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, where students met with admissions counselors for a detailed information session. They then took a student-guided tour of the campus, offering them a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant campus life. The visit was capped off with a campus lunch, giving the students a genuine sense of what daily life might be like at Sacred Heart. 

Next, they visited the University of Connecticut in Mansfield, where they were introduced to the university’s extensive academic offerings, including top-tier programs in research, engineering and the arts. Along the way, they were fortunate to spot Jonathan the Husky, the university’s beloved mascot, further immersing them in the UConn experience. 

On day 2, the first stop was Quinnipiac University in Hamden, renowned for its comprehensive and hands-on approach to education. Students explored various academic disciplines, including engineering, business and media studies, and were impressed by the university’s interactive business and health science labs. Next, they visited Wesleyan University in Middletown. The tour concluded at Yale University in New Haven, where students were exposed to the university’s world-class academic programs, research opportunities and vibrant campus life, inspiring our students to think about the endless possibilities available at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. 

Each year we’re grateful to offer our Bridgehampton students the opportunity to gain  valuable insights into university life as they begin to consider their future educational paths. 

 

Click here to view the College Tour 2024 slideshow.

Date Added: 11/19/2024

The Neo Political Cowgirls paid a visit to Bridgehampton middle and high schoolers this week with their Shakespeare smorgasbord—a playful, student-focused collection of speeches from a selection of William Shakespeare’s plays. 

The group explored Shakespeare's diverse styles of comedy, tragedy, and history, highlighting how emotion, storytelling, and language resonate with the world today.  
Our students engaged had the opportunity to engage in interactive conversations surrounding six of Shakespeare’s plays: Romeo and Juliet (Juliet’s Gallop Apace Monologue), Hamlet (The Gravediggers Scene), Macbeth (Lady Macbeth’s Ravens Monologue), Henry VI (Queen Margaret’s Battlefield Monologue with York), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania’s “Climate Change” Monologue), and The Taming of the Shrew (Katherina’s Final Admonishment Speech).With each excerpt introducing our students to  the characters, plot lines, and motivations, they were able to investigate the pieces in detail to listen for words, emotions, and meanings to help draw connections to our contemporary world.

Click here to view the Shakespeare for the Modern Age slideshow.

Date Added: 10/29/2024

Bridgehampton’s elementary schoolers participated in an extraordinary assembly in partnership with Stony Brook University’s Food Lab. The Bug Chicks, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, award-winning entomologists and educators who work with the Food Lab, are not your typical educators. They specialize in turning fear into fascination by using arthropods – spiders, insects and other creatures with exoskeletons – to teach students about biology, behavior, and empathy. Their dynamic, hands-on approach ensures that students not only learn but also develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world and themselves.

Click here to view the The Bug Chicks Come to Bridgehampton slideshow.

Date Added: 10/22/2024

On Thursday, Oct. 17, Ms. Martins and our sixth graders showcased their monthlong science fair projects. Each student developed a scientific question, formulated a hypothesis and dedicated the past four weeks to conducting experiments independently, gathering data and documenting their findings. Our students created both physical and digital displays to illustrate their experiments.  
We invited our elementary and secondary students’ families and faculty members to explore their results. Our visitors got the chance to experience hands-on activities, such as experimenting with different types of slime, “elephant toothpastes” with changing ingredients and making candy “dance.” 
Thanks to all who came to show support

Click here to view the Sixth Grade Science Fair slideshow.

 

Bridgehampton School is immersing itself in the richness of Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, our students and staff came together to honor 22 different Hispanic cultures. On the morning announcements they shared fascinating facts and traditions, and in their language classes they learned about cultural practices that offer our students a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic heritage.

To conclude their celebrations, the world language teachers organized a field trip to The Metropolitan Opera where our students saw a Spanish opera, “Ainadamar,” performed through Flamenco dance. The performance celebrated Hispanic culture, language, music and dance in this positive, enriching environment.

This commitment to celebrating and learning about these diverse traditions fosters an environment of inclusivity and cultural awareness for the entire school community.

Date Added: 10/15/2024