Wintersession at Trinity-Pawling is a two-week student-centered experiential learning session held between Thanksgiving and Winter Break. It gives students the opportunity to participate in a multi-disciplined project of their choosing with a Winter Project; a dynamic, immersive study of real-world problems with the Global Collaborative Challenge (GCC); or an in-depth exploration of a personal interest with the Senior Independent Project.<\/p>\n
Beginning on November 30, students and faculty will embark on their Wintersession 2021 journeys. For two weeks, they will work in groups on their grade level-based projects \u2014 all juniors, new seniors, and postgraduates are placed in groups of five to begin the Global Collaborative Challenge; underclassmen will choose a Winter Project; and select seniors will continue developing their Senior Independent Projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur students and faculty alike appreciate the concentrated time to focus during Wintersession,\u201d shared Roberta Lidl, Dean of Teaching and Learning. \u201cIt makes for an enriching deep-dive, a master class experience of sorts, and a series of innovative and creative collaborations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Held remotely last year, Trinity-Pawling\u2019s first-ever Wintersession proved to be a great success \u2014 helping students work collaboratively, think critically, problem solve, and foster their love of learning. Now safely back in person and on campus, our faculty and students are eager to see what this year\u2019s Wintersession will bring. It is certainly an exciting time at Trinity-Pawling.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am looking forward to the upcoming Wintersession,\u201d shared Scott Harff, Director of College Counseling. \u201cLast year was a great experience, albeit a virtual one. This year, the students have the opportunity to dive into each of their projects in a truly experiential and project-based manner.\u201d Harff also applauds the School for adding yet another opportunity for students to stand out academically during the college process. \u201cEach time I describe the Wintersession to the college representatives that visit campus, their reaction is the same: excitement! The collaboration and creativity that our students are exercising throughout Winter Projects, Global Collaborative Challenges, and Senior Independent Projects are exactly what colleges are looking for in their future students.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the Fall Term coming to a close and Thanksgiving vacation just days away, the Trinity-Pawling community looks forward to another action-packed, engaging Wintersession. As Headmaster Bill Taylor shared in a recent all-school presentation, \u201cWintersession is just the beginning of students discovering their interests and following their passions. Our goal is for each of them to emerge with a better sense of self-awareness, responsibility, and direction in the midst of our ever-changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n