Kent Place teaches
girls to see themselves as members of a larger community—and
to believe that they have the power to make a difference.
On campus, making a difference might mean rallying
their friends for Spirit Week, leading Morning Meeting or serving
on student government. Off campus, it could mean volunteering
at a senior citizen center or homeless shelter or with a Habitat
for Humanity project. In addition, Kent Place students take full
advantage of all that the New York City metropolitan region has
to offer, from museums and theaters to parks and historic sites.
In this way, they start to experience the richness of the world
beyond this campus, and come to realize that true learning is
never confined to the classroom.
Global Travel at KPS
Kent Place students have a number of opportunities for travel in Middle and Upper School. These experiences range from language and cultural immersion to student exchange and service learning options. Students view these experiences as life-changing and part of the process of preparing them to live as citizens of the world.
Paris (Spring 2009)
Several Upper School students traveled to the Loire Valley and Paris with their French and art teachers. They were able to visit the Palais de Versailles and the Valley's chateaux to learn about the history and art of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Students also had time to visit museums, sketch scenes along the Seine and discover Parisian culture and cuisine.
Kenya (Spring 2009)
Both Middle and Upper School students along with KPS staff and faculty members traveled to Masaii Mara, Kenya, to work daily constructing a "pipeline" from the water source to the girls' dormitory at the Empopongi Primary School. Students were able to bring donations and teach classes at the school. Visits to an elephant orphanage and giraffe sanctuary, as well as two safaris were planned. Students spent time learning from each other through an assigned buddy program. Kent Place students attended daily classes with their Kenyan buddies.
Quebec (Summer 2008)
Middle School French students and their teachers traveled to Quebec City in Canada. The girls practiced their French every day while discovering the village of early settlers from France. Students toured the city and learned about French Canadian history, the province of Quebec and the rich cultural heritage.
Mexico (Spring 2008)
Middle School students, together with their teachers, traveled to the Yucatan peninsula and practiced their Spanish daily in shops, museums and restaurants. The girls focused on discovering how Mexican history has had such a tremendous impact on the nation it is today.
