BRUNSWICK SCHOOL
Academic Update
SPRIN G/SUM M ER 2026
As Brunswick strives for the fullest intellectual development of every young man, our academic programs seek to instill in each student a desire to learn, to challenge each boy to fulfill his unique potential, to foster critical-thinking skills, and to develop the creative and independent qualities of mind necessary to reach intellectual maturity and increased self-confidence. Brunsw ick School and Greenw ich Aca demy
This e-newsletter, published twice yearly, offers parents a top-line view of the latest happenings and curricular initiatives in selected academic departments. For greater detail, please refer to the Course Catalogue. Course Cata
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Modern Language & Classics Department P H I LO S O P H Y & G O A L S
Language acquisition and cultural literacy have traditionally been the two primary purposes of the Brunswick Modern Language Department. Consequently, the overall goal of the language program is to lead students to a level of proficiency that enables them to interact effectively with native speakers, with linguistic and cultural accuracy, in one (or more than one) language. Thus, language instruction emphasizes what we call “Brunswick’s Three Cs”: Communication (with an emphasis on speaking); Cultures (with an emphasis on the contemporary world and cultural comparisons); and Curiosity (striving to make our students lifelong learners). Similarly, the Classics Department’s principal objective is to teach the languages and literature of the Greeks and the Romans; and, by doing so, to develop a deep and genuine appreciation among our student body for the literary, cultural, and historical achievements of the two classical civilizations.
▶ UPPER SCHOOL MODERN LANGUAGE STUDENTS
travelled to Sicily, Spain, and Taiwan for school trips in January; Spanish students flew to Madrid, where they boarded a bus and traveled through a gently falling snow to their first destination.
“We spent the entire first day in Segovia, which felt especially magical, covered in snow!” teacher Tara Allen said. “The trip was fantastic! We packed a lot in and, honestly, everything was great!”
After Segovia, the group traveled south to Andalucía, stopping on the way for a warm sunny day in Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its historic coexistence of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities. The group also visited Sevilla, Granada, and Córdoba. Tara said one highlight of the trip was the bus ride from Toledo to Sevilla, which turned into a memorable time for group bonding, with plenty of laughter. “All of the tours were conducted in Spanish, giving students valuable immersion and real-world listening practice,” Allen said. “Throughout the trip, students continued on page 2