Inside Sayre

Summer sabbatical in Ireland yields gems of knowledge for science teacher

This summer, US Science Teacher Maggi O’Neill embarked on an archaeological journey in Ireland through Sayre School’s summer sabbatical program. She visited the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street in Dublin to see the Bog Bodies, naturally mummified human remains from the Iron Age and earlier that were preserved in Ireland’s peat bogs. She also explored Newgrange, a Neolithic monument that is older than both Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Here is her first-person account of her experiences.

Last fall, weeks of fourth grade research came to life under the lights of the C.V. Whitney Gymnasium, as students hosted a Greek Festival for parents. Wearing handmade togas and laurel wreaths, students staffed displays on Greek democracy, architecture, mathematics, and more, fielding questions from an audience of parents eager to see what they'd learned.

At Sayre, we strive to create a dynamic learning environment where students are actively engaged, their curiosity is sparked, and a love of learning is fostered. Project-based learning is a cornerstone of our curriculum, providing a multidisciplinary framework for students to understand the practical applications of textbook instruction.

At Sayre School, celebrating college choices is an important part of our college-prep culture, reflecting a personalized college counseling approach that goes far beyond the traditional, limited guidance counselor model.

From morning meetings that honor every acceptance to the deep, four-year relationships built between counselors and families, we have redefined college counseling as a journey of discovery and growth. Here’s how our approach helps students land exactly where they belong.