Articles Categorized: Upper School

Outliers robotics team overcomes challenges to take victory at Granite State

The Outliers Robotics team is once again the winner of the Granite State Robotics competition! 35 teams from across New England competed in this three-day event in New Hampshire.   Team members grappled with unexpected and complex mechanical, electrical, and coding...

Creating conversation: Waynflete introduces Digital Journalism program

Last fall, Waynflete offered a Digital Journalism course taught by local podcast producer and journalist Emma Reynolds. During the semester, students produced podcasts and wrote articles about stories in the Waynflete community. They learned how to conduct interviews, record audio,...

Upper Schoolers compete at MIT Science Olympiad invitational tournament

Fifteen Upper School science students traveled to MIT on January 20 for an invitational Science Olympiad tournament. Students competed with schools from across the country in 23 different science and engineering events. Some events required students to design, build, and...

Waynflete hosts “Can We? Connect” at Augusta Civic Center

Waynflete's Third Thought for Civic Engagement initiative recently hosted "Can We? Connect," a full-day conference at the Augusta Civic Center for high school students from fourteen partner schools in Maine who are participating in The Can We? Project this year....

Upper School students reflect on NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Four Upper School students recently joined more than 2,000 students at the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. This conference was a multiracial, multicultural gathering of student leaders from independent high schools across the globe that allowed...

The Waynflete Flyers Fall Athletes of the Year have been announced!

Congratulations to Lucy Hart ’24 and Jacob Woodman ’24, who have been named the Waynflete Flyers Fall Athletes of the Year by the Portland Press Herald! Read more at bit.ly/3R5hv1C. Lucy was also recently honored at the Maine Soccer Coaches...

Perspective Project kicks off the year by hosting Margo Walsh ’82

The Perspective Project is an Upper School student-led initiative that uses the power of conversation to learn from—and celebrate—diverse perspectives and experiences. The Project recently held their first event of the year featuring Margo Walsh ’82, the founder of MaineWorks...

Dr. Nnedi Okorafor brings stories to life at Waynflete

Students, faculty, and community members were inspired, entertained, and moved by Monday's evening interview with award-winning author Dr. Nnedi Okorafor. Dr. Okorafor spoke of her experience as a daughter of Nigerian immigrants, her process as a writer, her love for...

Embracing innovation: Upper School students delve into computer-aided design

Students in Intro to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) are gaining experience in designing intricate components using sophisticated CAD software. This software is used to design precision machines and components across various industries, from aerospace to computer chip manufacturing. The parts that...

Behind the scissors: Joshua Coombes delivers an inspiring presentation to the Upper School

In 2015, British hair stylist Joshua Coombes founded “Do Something for Nothing,” a movement that inspires people to share their time with people in need and to make a difference in their own way. Joshua shared his journey with Upper...

A night to remember: Waynflete’s first Friday Night Lights game

Congratulations to our girls varsity soccer team on an impressive 9–1 victory over Sacopee Valley at our first Friday Night Lights game! It was an incredible evening for our community as families, alumni, faculty/staff, and other Waynflete community members—more than...

Outside the classroom: Upper School students participate in community service days

Ninth- and tenth-graders recently participated in grade-level service days as part of the Upper School Community Engagement Program. They spent the day at Runaway Farm in Cape Elizabeth, one of the many Cape Elizabeth Land Trust properties that are open...

Waynflete’s Third Thought program receives significant grant from Unum

Waynflete has received a $50,000 grant from Unum to support The Can We? Project, one of several initiatives run by the school’s Third Thought Institute for Civic Engagement program. Grant funds will be provided over a two-year period. The Can...

Activism in action: Anna Siegel ’23 travels to Washington, DC

Anna Siegel ’23 recently traveled to Washington, DC, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and advocate for further conservation legislation. Read more about Anna’s trip (in her own words!) below: "Last week, I had my first...

125 years and counting: Waynflete celebrates its anniversary with special Founders’ Day treats

It's Waynflete's birthday! We celebrated our 125th year with a Founders' Day celebration that included cupcakes for all students and employees. Did you know that Waynflete's founders, Agnes Lowell and Caroline Crisfield, sold the school to a newly formed corporation...

Creating connections: Can We? brings educators from across the state together

On August 24, Waynflete and Third Thought Initiatives for Civic Engagement welcomed educators from across the state for the Can We? Kickoff, a professional development event for Can We? Project partner schools. The Can We? Project is one of Third...

Boys varsity lacrosse team wins state championship for third year in a row

Congratulations to the boys varsity lacrosse team for their third consecutive state championship win! The Flyers triumphed over North Yarmouth Academy, securing the title with an impressive 14–6 victory. Terrific job!  Read more at bit.ly/3PinlNP.

The Class of 2023 is set to begin their next adventure!

The Class of 2023 is headed to a wide range of colleges and universities in the fall, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. We wish them all good luck on the next leg of their academic journeys! May...

Beloved educator Carol Titterton retires after 30 years at Waynflete

After 30 years of service to the Waynflete community, beloved science faculty member Carol Titterton retired at the end of the 2022–23 academic year. Carol's work in and out of the classroom has deeply affected the lives of countless Waynflete...

Celebrating seniors: Waynflete introduces a new ‘clap-in’ tradition

Looks like we have a new Waynflete tradition! We held a touching “clap-in” today for our graduating class, who were cheered by the entire school on a walk through campus. Check out the full experience courtesy of a GoPro strapped...

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