The Magical School on the Hill

Praise for THE MAGICAL SCHOOL ON THE HILL

THE MAGICAL SCHOOL ON A HILL

“Inly has inspired our daughters’ curiosity, fired up their creativity and brought back their sense of wonder.

We are so happy with our decision to join the Inly community.” — Lauren, P’23, ’24, ’30 “While I was very impressed with the innovative, hands-on curriculum, I ultimately felt comfortable sending my toddler to Inly because it felt like home.” — Samantha, P’29 “On my daughter’s first day at Inly, I watched her teachers welcome her with warmth and presence.

Their care and generosity made a big impression on both of us and exemplifies our experience at Inly: consistently above and beyond, and with great kindness.” — Renee, P’25 “I knew immediately that Inly was the right place, both for my boys and for our family as a whole.

It is a place where my children are supported and nurtured in a way that they are allowed to become who they are, rather than instructed on who they should be.” — Siobhan, P’28, ’29

46 Watch Hill Drive | Scituate, MA | 781-545-5544 | www.inlyschool.org

THE STORY OF INLY SCHOOL Illustrated by Courtney Jentzen

THIS BOOK BELONGS TO:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZ KNOX IN HONOR OF PHOEBE AND LUCY “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

THE MAGICAL SCHOOL ON A HILL

Once upon a time there was a magical school on a lovely hill in a charming little seaside town. This was no ordinary school.

It wasn’t like any school the parents had ever seen before, and it certainly wasn’t like the school that they went to when they were children.

There were no desks in rows, or bells that meant you had to switch class.

No, this school had rugs and pillows,

and tables and chairs that were not too big and not too small, but just right for the lucky children who came there to learn.

In fact, everything at this school seemed to be for the children, from the life-sized cows that some days seemed to smile at the children as they skipped into school, to the rugs that didn’t quite fly, but could still be used to do work that took you to new places in your mind, to the cubbies that had special shelves for slippers — glass or fuzzy.

But that’s not the real story — the real story is about the children, and it begins with the wise parents who loved them so much that when it was time to send them to school,

they sought far and wide for a place where their sons and daughters could discover the joy of learning.

For their children were on a quest to become adults, and they needed to prepare.

The children had to learn all the regular things like reading and math and history and science,

but their parents also valued physical education and teamwork, the arts and culture, and creative thinking and problem solving.

They wanted their children to be happy and safe, for in their wisdom they knew that children learn better when they are happy.

When the parents found the magical school on the hill, they knew right away that this was a place where their children could become leaders and contributors, thinkers and doers — a place where they could connect with other children, inspiring teachers, and the world around them.

And so, the quest that will lead the children to high school, college, and life long learning

begins at Inly School with small steps and ends with graduation.

Like all good journey stories, adventures take place along the way.

For it is on the path through experience that one shapes his or her identity and writes the chapters of life.

An independent, co-educational school on Boston’s South Shore, Inly inspires students to be creative thinkers and self-motivated, lifelong learners. Inly’s innovative blend of Montessori curriculum, academic rigor, and experiential learning provides a highly individualized education for students in toddler through middle school.

The tangible benefits of an Inly education include a deep understanding of academic material, many hands-on skills, and a discerning ability to manage one’s time. The intangible benefits—confidence, independence, and social and interpersonal responsibilities—separate Inly grads from their peers and prepare them to be real world ready.

INLY FAST FACTS: • Students from over 18 towns • Low student–teacher ratio

• da Vinci Studio for applied creativity and problem-solving

• Proven Montessori student-centered curriculum and teaching practices

• Team and league sports; Before and after school programs

• Multi-age classes grouped by developmental level

• 4 -acre outdoor classroom and gardens, walking trails, EcoLab greenhouse, Spartan obstacle course

• F oreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, Natural Science, Technology, Robotics • Robust experiential learning program, including project-based learning and off-site immersions

• Year-round program for toddlers–kindergarten • Nut-free and allergy-friendly • AISNE & AMS Accreditation

www.InlySchool.org

Praise for THE MAGICAL SCHOOL ON THE HILL

THE MAGICAL SCHOOL ON A HILL

“Inly has inspired our daughters’ curiosity, fired up their creativity and brought back their sense of wonder.

We are so happy with our decision to join the Inly community.” — Lauren, P’23, ’24, ’30 “While I was very impressed with the innovative, hands-on curriculum, I ultimately felt comfortable sending my toddler to Inly because it felt like home.” — Samantha, P’29 “On my daughter’s first day at Inly, I watched her teachers welcome her with warmth and presence.

Their care and generosity made a big impression on both of us and exemplifies our experience at Inly: consistently above and beyond, and with great kindness.” — Renee, P’25 “I knew immediately that Inly was the right place, both for my boys and for our family as a whole.

It is a place where my children are supported and nurtured in a way that they are allowed to become who they are, rather than instructed on who they should be.” — Siobhan, P’28, ’29

46 Watch Hill Drive | Scituate, MA | 781-545-5544 | www.inlyschool.org

THE STORY OF INLY SCHOOL Illustrated by Courtney Jentzen