Madeira magic

I AM INSPIRED BY THE POSSIBILITIES FOR THIS NEW PROGRAM TO LINK MADEIRA’S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CO-CURRICULUM PROGRAM, THE EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM, AND GREENWAY’S PHYSICAL LAND AND ENVIRONMENT IN A COURSE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO TEACH MADEIRA’S CORE VALUES.

GRETCHEN WARNER

Future 9th grade Co-Curriculum Program

GOAL: TEACHING THE SCHOOL’S CORE VALUES THROUGH OUR EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

Awareness: concern about and wellinformed interest

Compassion: the feeling you get when you are confronted with another’s suffering, and you feel motivated to relieve the suffering

Creativity: use of imagination and original ideas

Intellectual Curiosity: strong desire to know or learn that leads to acquisition of knowledge

Integrity: gracious & collegial, honest, trustworthy, respectful, hardworking, helpful

Resilience: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and being comfortable with ambiguity

What’s next?

As Madeira looks to the future, our new Strategic Plan calls for the School to expand upon the success of the Co-Curriculum program. One way we are looking to expand the program and leverage our unique campus is by designing a new 9th grade course that will be taught through enhanced equestrian facilities. The goal of this new 9th grade Co-Curriculum program is to build upon the big ideas and essential questions already taught in Student Life and bring in leadership training and skill development.

Gretchen Warner commented, “I am inspired by the possibilities for this new program to link Madeira’s nationally recognized Co-Curriculum program, the equestrian program, and Greenway’s physical land and environment in a course specifically designed to teach Madeira’s core values.”

Prepared and thriving

Miss Madeira’s mission is just as relevant today as it was in the early 1900s, and while much has changed, our purpose remains the same: inspire young women to gain confidence, courage, and real-world experience so that they can thrive in an ever-evolving future.

The magic of Madeira was summed up by a current parent as part of the Kalix interviews.

“Madeira is the perfect combination of a challenging academic program, supportive and ac cessible teachers, and a magnificent campus.” Madeira is in a strong position. Students enjoy the unique experience of a joy-filled community that learns together in an ambitious academic program, supporting each other as they change the world.