The Woodhall School Explained

The Woodhall School
Motto:Soli Ipsi Adesse "Be present to the student alone himself"
Address:58 Harrison Lane
City:Bethlehem
State:Connecticut
Zipcode:06751
Country:United States
Ceeb:070028
Type:Private, day and boarding, college-prep
Gender:Boys
Grades:9-12
Head Of School:Matthew C. Woodhall
Enrollment:42 (maximum)
Faculty:16
Ratio:3:1
Campus Type:Rural
Campus Size:38 acres
Team Name:The Phoenix
Colors:Maroon, gold, white

The Woodhall School, located in Bethlehem, Connecticut, United States, is a small, independent boys' boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The school's individualized approach to teaching is intended for the unconventional learner, and utilizes multi-modal strategies to support learning. It was founded in 1983 by Sally Campbell Woodhall[1] and Jonathan A. Woodhall, former Headmaster at the Oxford Academy. Sally Campbell Woodhall served in this role from 1983 to 2007; Matthew C. Woodhall became the second Head of School in 2008.[2] [3]

Campus and facilities

The campus is located on a 38-acre campus in Bethlehem, Connecticut. The school enrolls a maximum of 42 students per school year, with sixteen full-time teachers. The majority of the faculty live on campus.

All students must complete 35 hours of service each school year, including theme-directed "Community Days".[4]

Activities

Woodhall's mascot is the Phoenix and the school colors are maroon, gold, and white. Soccer, cross-country, basketball, lacrosse, wrestling,[5] outdoor challenge, and drama are the sports and intramural activities offered. Woodhall is part of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC), Western Division, District 4.

The drama program is considered part of the athletics and activities program. The Woodhall Players participate in The Seven Angels Theatre Halo Awards,[6] a regional secondary school drama competition.[7]

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External links

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Wiley. Sean. Oh, The Glory of it All. 2005. Viking Press. New York. 217. First.
  2. Web site: Taft School. Alumni. Headmasters from Taft. Taft Alumni. 22 July 2015.
  3. News: Krimsky. George. A Woodhall will still be in charge. Republican American. 18 May 2008.
  4. News: Otero. Jordan. Woodhall to focus on state's health care. Republican American. 13 December 2014.
  5. Web site: Wrestling. News. Chase Collegiate vs. Woodhall School. Connecticut Wrestling Online. Connecticut Wrestling. 15 July 2015.
  6. Web site: Palace. Theatre. 12th Annual Seven Angels Theatre Halo Awards. The Palace Theatre. 9 July 2015.
  7. Web site: Seven. Angels. Come Join the Fun. Seven Angels Theatre. 9 July 2015.