2017-18 Year in Review by GFS https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp A collection of the many joyous memories and moments from this school year--in writing, photo, or video form. (Drag and drop photos or videos to this page or double-click to write a brief post.) en-us 2018-05-11 14:04:47 UTC 2025-10-09 23:54:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260053459 ASP ceramics class!]]> 2018-05-11 18:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260053459 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260053811 After school friends.]]> 2018-05-11 18:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260053811 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260054140 Bus buddies!]]> 2018-05-11 18:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260054140 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260456127 Student club fair.]]> 2018-05-14 13:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260456127 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260456578 Art class on the Common.]]> 2018-05-14 13:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260456578 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260457077 On the way to class.]]> 2018-05-14 13:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260457077 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260458728 Lunchtime football on the Common.]]> 2018-05-14 13:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260458728 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260459583 8th grade class outside.]]> 2018-05-14 13:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260459583 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260460293 Fall foliage.]]> 2018-05-14 13:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260460293 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260460959 Sistahs bring double dutch to the Common, and lots of folks jump in. ]]> 2018-05-14 13:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260460959 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260461392 Getting ready for May Day.]]> 2018-05-14 13:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260461392 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260461725 Seniors practicing for French class.]]> 2018-05-14 13:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260461725 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260462236 Lunchtime friends on the Common.]]> 2018-05-14 13:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260462236 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260462618 Some impromptu juggling on a beautiful day.]]> 2018-05-14 13:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260462618 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260463139 Alumni Speaker: David Gould '07]]> 2018-05-14 13:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260463139 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260463512 ECP smiles!]]> 2018-05-14 13:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260463512 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260464015 Carefully building a snowman!]]> 2018-05-14 13:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260464015 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260464563 First Philadelphia Youth Film Festival!]]> 2018-05-14 13:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260464563 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260464925 Hargroves study session.]]> 2018-05-14 13:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260464925 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260465267 At the ISP picnic, where host families and our international students hang out and get to know each other. ]]> 2018-05-14 13:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260465267 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260465794 The first signs of spring!]]> 2018-05-14 13:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260465794 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260466146 LS heart!]]> 2018-05-14 13:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260466146 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260466619 LS outdoor chalk session.]]> 2018-05-14 13:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260466619 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260466946 LS play based on Aesop's fables.]]> 2018-05-14 13:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260466946 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260467556 8th grade MOSAIC.]]> 2018-05-14 13:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260467556 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260468205 MS musical!]]> 2018-05-14 13:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260468205 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260468609 Students lead open house tour.]]> 2018-05-14 13:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260468609 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260469185 Science night experiment in action.]]> 2018-05-14 13:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260469185 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260470157 Boys Varsity tennis with an undefeated season!]]> 2018-05-14 13:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260470157 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260470736 Valentine's day wishes!]]> 2018-05-14 13:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260470736 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260471314 Fly, Eagles, fly!]]> 2018-05-14 13:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260471314 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260471660 High fives in Capetown, South Africa.]]> 2018-05-14 13:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260471660 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260472241 Girls Varsity basketball taking off!]]> 2018-05-14 14:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260472241 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260472758 #LetYourLifeSpeak]]> 2018-05-14 14:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260472758 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260473543 Springtime moment of zen!]]> 2018-05-14 14:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/260473543 Student Voices in the Media msonsino https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/262820872 Highlights of National School Walkout coverage:
NBC, Good Day Philadelphia, CBS, Metro, EdWeek]]> 2018-05-22 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/262820872 Investment Club Makes Global Finals msonsino https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/262824399 See coverage in Chestnut Hill Local]]> 2018-05-22 19:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/262824399 History students monitor the polls https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263351113 A group of history students was trained to volunteer for the Committee of 70 on Election Day. ]]> 2018-05-24 13:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263351113 History Students on Election Day https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263351994 History students providing non-partisan election info, administering exit polls, and monitoring campaign literature on Election Day in Germantown. ]]> 2018-05-24 13:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263351994 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263397723 Eighth graders disassembling computers to understand how the programs they wrote in class are run by a machine. (Laura Jamieson)]]> 2018-05-24 15:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263397723 Kindergartners exploring light properties in Science https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263407335 2018-05-24 16:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263407335 1st Graders releasing their Painted Lady Butterflies after observing their life cycles in Science https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263407865 2018-05-24 16:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263407865 4th Grade Robotics in Science- New this year! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263408362 2018-05-24 16:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263408362 MS Science Club observing a chemical reaction https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263408703 2018-05-24 16:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263408703 8th Grade Science Night https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263409708 2018-05-24 16:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263409708 10th grader's video of their Science Night experiment studying combustion reactions. https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263410884 2018-05-24 16:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263410884 11th Graders using QR codes to explore the Betty Cary Arboretum as part of Biology class https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263411748 2018-05-24 16:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263411748 7th Grade Science- a robot synchronized dance https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263412095 2018-05-24 16:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/263412095 Danny Ceisler visits US History https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264070235 Alum Danny Ceisler came for the second year in a row to speak with Jeremy Ross' US history students about his work in the military and the role his Quaker education has played in that work. His visits have helped challenge students to look at complex issues of the Iraq war from multiple perspectives. (Kate Hanssen)]]> 2018-05-28 17:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264070235 History Jingles https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264323203 Some seniors got playful at the end of the year and created and performed their own version of "Jerusalem" to explain judicial review. (Kate Hanssen)]]> 2018-05-29 17:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264323203 Admissions Open House success! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264367101 Brandon Jones, '00, Upper Scholl Admissions Director leads a tour for prospective families]]> 2018-05-29 20:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264367101 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264368325 Early Childhood Program excitement, especially at our new Center City location!

]]> 2018-05-29 20:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264368325 2018-19 ENROLLMENT... https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264369482 ... at a record high number!  With thanks to our entire school community. ]]> 2018-05-29 20:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264369482 MS Orchestra Students shine at PMEA String Fest https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264394903 Christopher Li (violin, '22), Naomi Tanier (violin, '22), Sam Butler (violin, '22), Manny Wang (viola, '22) and Rowan Ziegler (violin, '23) were nominated by Orchestra Director Taia Harlos.  ]]> 2018-05-30 00:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264394903 Jazz Night Finale https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264396040 MS Jazz, US Jazz Ensembles & MadriGals]]> 2018-05-30 00:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264396040 Andrew Westerhaus' Composition Class creates score for "Oppenheimer" https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264397269 2018-05-30 00:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264397269 US Orchestra performs Bach's "Brandenburg #4" featuring Johnny May ('18, violin), Henry Farnham ('20, flute) and Alyssa Kang ('21, flute) https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264397715 2018-05-30 00:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264397715 Learning to Touch Type aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264547996 Fourth graders in the Computer Science Lab use an online program to help them master the keyboard.  (Ann Perrone)

]]> 2018-05-30 14:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264547996 Lantern Parade aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264548794 The culminating event of the community lantern festival was a joyous evening parade around our block.  (Ann Perrone)]]> 2018-05-30 14:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264548794 Only Love... aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264549511 In a school-wide witness to the power of Love, the Lower School displays a banner, signed by students and teachers, testifying to our beliefs.  (Ann Perrone)]]> 2018-05-30 14:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264549511 This Little Light of Mine aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264550229 In a heroic effort by a multitude of talented people, we each created a unique lantern as a sign of community.  (Ann Perrone)]]> 2018-05-30 14:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264550229 A Real Tipi aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264551015 Students in Daniel Rouse's class inside their tipi!]]> 2018-05-30 14:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264551015 A Real Tipi aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264551023 Daniel Rouse's class works on the final stages of their tipi construction.]]> 2018-05-30 14:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264551023 A Real Tipi aperrone1 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264551030 Daniel Rouse's class in the beginning stages of creating a real tipi!]]> 2018-05-30 14:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264551030 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264558790 In computer class, 6th graders put science into action, making animated .gifs based on the drawings in their science sketchbooks. (Laura Jamieson and Sarah Detwiler)

]]> 2018-05-30 15:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264558790 2nd Grade Coqui Performances https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264562293 2nd Grade prepared a play based on a creation story of the indigenous people of Puerto Rico of how the small frogs (coquis) came to be.]]> 2018-05-30 15:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264562293 Middle School artists take on the camera as an artmaking tool with new the 7th grade photo curriculum. https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264592105 2018-05-30 17:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264592105 New mural designed and painted on third floor of main. https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264593357 "The ultimate effect of this mural is exactly what I hoped: The stairwell, which was once marked by dreary beiges and ambiguous markings, is now a blanket of color. Where once a utilitarian stairwell drooped, now a bright space stands, a testament to how color can change a space. "
-Simon Rabinowitz
]]> 2018-05-30 17:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264593357 LS Art Square Art Fundraiser https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264594875 Lower School Square1 Art fundraiser raised over $1900 for the Community Scholars fund.]]> 2018-05-30 17:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264594875 Senior art show at Imperfect Gallery https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264596461 Students in senior studio curated and created art for a show at the Imperfect Gallery on Germantown Avenue. The show features works by senior artists and explored the theme of being "18."]]> 2018-05-30 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264596461 Drawing Machines https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264597386 The January term class "Drawing Machine" creates marking making machines using string, motors, gears, wire, and found objects.]]> 2018-05-30 17:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264597386 Drawing & Painting gets loose https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264598385 Students in drawing and painting use long handled drawing tools to create beautiful ink drawing of plants.]]> 2018-05-30 17:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264598385 How can animation be transformative for people who see it? https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264657365 Mixed media animation students were asked this question when designing their final project: how can animation be transformative for people who see it? Senior, James Wright says, "This animation strives to connect both our modern world and our historical contexts. By using cutout animation, I was able to fold, morph, cut and change each sequence and piece to display the liminal state of current affairs. Through evoking modern imagery in an abstract manner, this piece attempts to introduce a universality to everyday culture while also grounding it in present events. Above all, this piece is meant to be interacted with, challenged, and pondered. Excerpts of John F. Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Address taken from The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. 
Title: Your Country
]]> 2018-05-31 00:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264657365 Alebrije creatures in Woodshop https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264761624 The Alebrije, a project inspired by travel sponsored by the class of '52 grant, continue to evolve and the designs the third graders came up with are fantastic and fantastical.]]> 2018-05-31 12:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264761624 8th grade art color studies https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264762836 This year my 8th grade classes went above and beyond my expectations in their exploration of color and design. This photo of an entire wall of projects from this year's All School Art Show clearly demonstrates that success. Well done 8th grade!]]> 2018-05-31 12:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264762836 New History Offerings! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264818626 The history team has worked for the past two years toward curricular change in the Upper School. US History is now available to 11th and 12th graders (previously only 12th) and SIX new semester-long elective courses have been developed for the coming year in the areas of modern US history (Government & Civics and Modern Political Discourse), History of Ideas (Origins to Renaissance and Crisis of Modernity), and Non-Western History (Modern Middle East and 20th Century East Asia). More to come!]]> 2018-05-31 15:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264818626 Health Education Additions Continue https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264824221 We are in year two of a few new curriculum programs.  11th graders were once again all Red Cross certified in CPR and AED thanks to a generous donation.  The 10th grade mindfulness program in Health Education class continues to grow its roots.  The photo is a group of 10th graders in the midst of a sound meditation on the front steps of Loeb. ]]> 2018-05-31 15:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264824221 Senior Show Poster Design https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264850800 This poster was designed by Miles Gomez-Younkin '19 as a project for our Print Media class. He used Photoshop to create the original poster for the GFS Senior Show.]]> 2018-05-31 17:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264850800 Once Upon a Mattress Poster Design https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264850803 This poster was designed and illustrated by Corinne O'Leary Lee '21 as a project for our Print Media class. She used a drawing tablet with Photoshop and InDesign to create the original poster for the GFS 9th grade musical.]]> 2018-05-31 17:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264850803 Uncle Bobbie's Documentary Film https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264853081 This film, produced and directed by freshmen Isaac Mandel, Maddy Dumont, Matthew McQuillan, and Lucas Johnston-Peck, recently was honored at two student film festivals. It was created during the J-Term Documentary Film course. Watch all of the films from the class.]]> 2018-05-31 17:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264853081 Original Website Design https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264854658 Asia Ng '20 designed this professional website for her mother's architecture firm as her final project for Advanced Web Design. Asia set up the site, added all content, and did the design according to the specifications provided by her client.]]> 2018-05-31 17:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264854658 Students Host First GFS Film Festival https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264857050 In November, four upper school students hosted the first-ever film festival at GFS. Over 150 films and screenplays were submitted by high school students throughout the United States and world. The 37 official selections in 4 different categories (narrative, documentary, experimental/other, and screenplay) represent 8 countries and 10 U.S. states. A new group of students is currently teaming up to organize the second festival to take place in February 2019.]]> 2018-05-31 17:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264857050 Inca Weaving in 6th Grade History https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264862143 Carla Childs came in to lead 6th grade history students in an Inca weaving demonstration and the students had a blast trying out the loom, and trying on beautiful traditional clothing.]]> 2018-05-31 18:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264862143 Inca Wall Construction in 6th Grade History https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264862365 6th grade history students made clay models of Inca walls, using their knowledge of ancient stone carving techniques. They had to experiment and work together to see just how precisely the stones needed to fit together!]]> 2018-05-31 18:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264862365 Asian Students Association Logo Design https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264878308 This logo can be seen on the ASA students' t-shirts and jackets. Designed by Will McQuillan '19 as part of his DIS in Graphic Design this year.]]> 2018-05-31 19:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264878308 Writing Advisors Logo Design https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264878310 As part of a DIS in Graphic Design, Will McQuillan '19 designed an original logo for posters and t-shirts to advertise the GFS Peer Writing Advisors Program. The posters can be seen around campus!]]> 2018-05-31 19:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/264878310 "The Gross Clinic" in 7th Grade History https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265031314 7th grade history students led their peers on a walking tour of Old City and presented research on a variety of topics related to the history of Philadelphia. Here, they reenact Thomas Eakins' painting, "The Gross Clinic", in the historic Surgical Amphitheater at Pennsylvania Hospital.]]> 2018-06-01 13:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265031314 Museum Creation in 7th Grade History https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265032569 7th graders explore one another's museum curation projects to grapple with different historians' theories of the transition from indentured servitude to enslavement in the United States.]]> 2018-06-01 13:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265032569 MS History Museum Display https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265033106 7th graders created museum displays in the Friends Free Library to grapple with different historians' theories of the transition from indentured servitude to enslavement in the United States. Students and community members were welcomed to explore the exhibit.]]> 2018-06-01 13:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265033106 7th Grade Living History https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265033724 7th grade students conducted historical research in their history classes and worked on their acting and speech-writing skills in English to prepare for walking tours of Germantown and Old City. They led tours in character and presented their research to groups of their peers in a two-day field trip.]]> 2018-06-01 13:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265033724 Hate has no home here in the Lower School. Students and teachers took part in a silent walk with signs. https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265045873 2018-06-01 14:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265045873 GFS Fitness Center in Action! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265073709 Upper School students learning fundamental movements that will help them enjoy a healthy lifestyle. They also have fun in the process!]]> 2018-06-01 17:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265073709 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265463588 Physical Education -  8th Grade Adventure Education]]> 2018-06-04 18:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265463588 Physical Education - https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265463822 All smiles when we get to work with our GFS students! ]]> 2018-06-04 18:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265463822 Physical Education https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265464176 Learning how to move our bodies and work well as team in Scattergood Gym.]]> 2018-06-04 18:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265464176 Preparing for the Eagles Win in PE https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265465795 4th grade gets in the Superbowl spirit...GO EAGLES! ]]> 2018-06-04 18:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265465795 Partner Balances in 5th grade Gymnastics https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265466818 2018-06-04 18:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265466818 4th Grade - Greek Day https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265467661 2018-06-04 18:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/265467661 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266108677 2018-06-07 13:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266108677 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266108868 2018-06-07 13:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266108868 https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266109095 2018-06-07 13:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266109095 Baseball walk-off victory! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266109922 2018-06-07 13:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266109922 GO TIGERS! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266110529 Field Hockey Goalie Layah Taylor '18]]> 2018-06-07 13:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266110529 Middle School Track & Field https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266110940 v. The Philadelphia School]]> 2018-06-07 13:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266110940 GFS Alumni Basketball Game https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266111203 So great to see Julya, Ajai, Marisol, Lizzie, Sunny, Courtney (we see Court every day) and Maddie!]]> 2018-06-07 13:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266111203 GFS Alumni Game https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266112357 Really exceptional competition for our squad!]]> 2018-06-07 13:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266112357 Boys Varsity Soccer v ANC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266112833 GFS 2, ANC 1]]> 2018-06-07 13:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266112833 Zak Schneider #3 singles https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266113494 GFS Tennis went UNDEFEATED 14-0 for the first time in history! This is back-to-back championships for the Tigers!  This season, GFS had victories over Haverford, GA, Hill, Malvern, SCH and Penn Charter.]]> 2018-06-07 13:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266113494 Boys Soccer went Undefeated in Regular Season Play https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266114267 Isaac Myran '18 represented the FSL and was honored with the All Southeast PA and All State Soccer Awards. Isaac will continue playing soccer next year at Skidmore! ]]> 2018-06-07 13:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266114267 Lacrosse Team in Nevada for Spring Break https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266115076 The squad went on to win the FSL Championship!]]> 2018-06-07 13:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266115076 Allen Van, our Athletic Trainer https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266123342 Caring for our student-athletes, keeping our events to a high standard of safety!]]> 2018-06-07 14:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266123342 Stokes Senior Dinner https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266126059 70% of seniors played at least one season of sports through their senior year. This class was a part of 14 league championships, 4 state championship teams and many fun memories!]]> 2018-06-07 14:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266126059 A few fun scenes from the whole school year. GermantownFriends https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266188489 2018-06-07 19:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266188489 Eighth grade moving up ceremony! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266188845 2018-06-07 19:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266188845 Fifth grade moving up ceremony! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266189029 Teacher Christina Soo Lee takes a selfie with students.]]> 2018-06-07 20:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266189029 Track Sisters GermantownFriends https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266189226 On philly.com, Teasha McKoy '18 and Portia McKoy '18 talk about joining competing college teams, their trip to South Africa, and life as twins. Check out the story.]]> 2018-06-07 20:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266189226 Pre-prom! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266189463 Riley Knowles '18, posing for a photo in front of Main.]]> 2018-06-07 20:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266189463 Congratulations to the Class of 2018! GermantownFriends https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266318661 2018-06-08 14:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266318661 5th Grade Physical Education https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266422574 GFS "Parkour" ]]> 2018-06-09 17:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266422574 US Physical Education Electives hit the mark! https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266423142 10th-12th grade students created individualized physical activity programs choosing PE electives by season. Activities included Archery, Golf, Fencing, Bowling, Hiking, Yoga and Fitness.]]> 2018-06-09 17:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/germantownfriends/28o7v1tqcwp/wish/266423142