Wellington’s New Wing Cultivates New Learning

The Wellington community joyfully and gratefully celebrated the official opening of the new early childhood and middle school wing on January 3, 2023.

With 40,500 square feet of new learning spaces designed to meet future-reaching educational needs and best practices, students and teachers are thriving in a flexible space that integrates technology, nature, and community.

The design was carefully crafted with community and faculty input, ensuring that the space matches Wellington’s approach to teaching and learning.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Shared learning commons to encourage connectedness and allow for extended learning.

• The Edwards Outdoor Learning Terrace and early childhood outdoor learning spaces that harness the power of the outdoors.

• Garage doors between classrooms and into learning commons to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.

The new wing is already fulfilling its purpose – to be a space that better promotes Wellington’s collaborative, innovative style of instruction.

Our new space wouldn’t have been possible without the Wellington community’s support. Thank you for believing in a learning environment that helps us extend and empower the work we do every day.

As we enjoy our first few months in the new space, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation about all the possibilities it will bring.

By Ellen Rhomberg EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD

To step into our new classrooms is to walk into a world of possibilities. The flexibility of our learning centers offers a variety of avenues for children to eagerly explore and discover. The calming neutral colors, abundance of natural light, and cozy reading nooks put our young students’ minds at ease to take on the challenges of learning. This new space is a remarkable place for young minds to build the confidence to be curious.

As a teacher, it’s a privilege to guide young people at the start of their educational journey, the first steps of many along the way to their full potential. When you come to Wellington, you are entering a whole community of teachers, students, and families who share the common goal to provide a safe and stimulating environment in which to thrive. Let the learning begin!

By Emily Ricci ’29 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT