Trinity School News & Blog

Gyotaku “fish rubbing”

Kindergarteners at Trinity School learned firsthand the traditional method of Japanese fish printing, dating from the mid 1800′s.             Hesitation and excitement grew as Mrs. Zeren, the Trinity School Librarian, helped the students don their rubber gloves to apply paint [...]

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Common Grounds Speaker: Brad Sachs, Ph.D.

Brad Sachs, Ph.D. April 23-24, 2013 Good Enough Teens Promoting Self-Reliance With compassion and intelligence, Brad Sachs, Ph.D. returns to our stage to explore the physical and psychological challenges of adolescence. He shares insights and practical guidance to help us [...]

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Common Grounds Speaker: Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.

Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D. March 19-20, 2013 Yes! Gender Matters As one of the nation’s foremost authorities on gender differences, Dr. Leonard Sax examines the role gender plays in how we learn and how we handle stress and anxiety. He [...]

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Three Ways to Listen

Listening is a gift you can give at any time to another person. What a beautiful way to extend a friendship, to deepen a relationship. Listening is an art that is available to anyone, free of charge, no strings attached. [...]

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Common Ground Speaker: Madeline Levine, Ph.D.

Madeline Levine, Ph.D. January 29-30, 2013 Shift The Focus Parenting for Authentic Success Dr. Madeline Levine is a lecturer, author and psychologist with over 30 years experience working with children and adolescents. She has seen firsthand the effects of our [...]

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Jane McGonigal, Ph.D. – Why Games Make Us Better

Jane McGonigal, Ph.D. November 8, 2012 Why Games Make Us Better Dr. Jane McGonigal is a world-renowned creator of alternative reality games and a leading researcher in how gaming affects the human brain. She leads a growing movement that seeks [...]

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Inspire Great Thinkers with John Hunter at Trinity School

John Hunter October 2-3, 2012 Inspire Great Thinkers Building a Generation of Leaders Visionary educator John Hunter is a must-see for anyone who values the future of children — and the planet. A musician, filmmaker and award-winning teacher, he speaks [...]

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Questions and Comments that Inspire or Squelch a Child

During Celebration of Learning May 7 – 11, Trinity School celebrates its most authentic form of assessment: parents and friends will interface with children to witness and talk to children about their efforts and accomplishments that informed their learning this [...]

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Semper Paratus (Always Ready)

Did you know that Trinity School has: Emergency preparedness procedures documented for fire, earthquake, and campus lock-down Conducts an annual disaster simulation on the Upper Campus with students and personnel Maintains current emergency food, water, first aid, and shelter supplies [...]

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Our Golden Gala Exceeds Expectations!

Dear Trinity School Community, Our annual benefit and celebration, The Golden Gala – 50 Years of Producing Stars, proved to be another tremendous success and exceeded all expectations! Thank you to everyone who organized this incredible event; who donated so [...]

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