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Teaching Students to Have “Good Arguments” Through Debate

Many people visualize debate as contests between loud, dominating players, pushing their own point of view. I used to visualize this myself. But as Bo Seo, former coach of the Harvard College Debating Union, writes in his book, Good Arguments: “...there has never been a better time to debate. The…

Kristen DowneyFebruary 15, 2024

Academics Head of School News Outdoor Education Parents

Head of School Weekly Email: February News

Dear TA Families, 3rd Quarter Momentum This week we bounced back from all of the Founders' Day fun and jumped back into the flow of 3rd quarter. The sunny days kept our energy up and weather disruptions to the school schedule at bay. This is an important stretch in the…

Carrie BrennanFebruary 9, 2024

Academics Arts News Parents

TA Hosts 15th Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest, Mary Bosco ’24 Earns VT Semifinals Spot

Thetford Academy hosted its 15th annual Poetry Out Loud recitation contest in the Martha Jane Rich Theater on Monday, with performances from 14 talented TA students – the largest group of participants yet! Poetry Out Loud, "a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry" has become a TA…

Patty McIlvaineFebruary 8, 2024

Academics News Outdoor Education Parents

Class of 2028 Heads to Hulbert for Overnight Adventure

It was a cold January morning when the Class of 2028 arrived at TA with stuffed backpacks, snow pants, and gear - some nervous, some excited, all curious. They would soon board the waiting school bus and depart to the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT, just 20 minutes away,…

Kristen DowneyFebruary 5, 2024

Alumni News Head of School News Outdoor Education Parents

Founders’ Day 2024 – Photo Gallery

On Friday, February 2, the Thetford Academy school community celebrated the school's 205th birthday with our annual Founders' Day event. Photos include the grade level committees busily working during their prep time on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as event activities on Friday. This year's Founders' Day theme was board…

Carrie BrennanFebruary 2, 2024

Athletics News Parents

Indoor Track Athletes Shine at State Meet, Boys Earn 2nd in Div. II

Photo credit: Matthew Hayden The Panthers had a stellar day at the VT High School Indoor Track Championships on Saturday - slaying school records, earning PRs, and punching a whole bunch of tickets to New Englands. The day-long competition, hosted by the University of Vermont, featured some memorable Panther performances.…

Patty McIlvaineFebruary 1, 2024

Academics Head of School News Parents

Head of School Weekly Email: Venturing Out (and Coming Home), Report Cards, and the (Darn) Weather

Dear TA Families, The 8th graders reminded us this week of the power of venturing out to explore new places and try new experiences. The Class of 2028, with a team of TA teacher-advisors, spent Monday and Tuesday at the Aloha Foundation's Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee. This was an awesome opportunity for…

Carrie BrennanJanuary 27, 2024

Athletics News Parents

Panthers Play Hard, Ski Hard as Season Progresses

With a slow, snow-less start to the season, TA's alpine ski team had mostly dryland training on their practice schedule before last week's first race. Coach Paul Dixon shared that the lack of on-snow training led to some jitters, and that he'd "be lying if I said that nobody had…

Patty McIlvaineJanuary 25, 2024

Arts Athletics Head of School News Parents

Head of School Weekly Email: Awesome Opportunities – Winter, Spring & Summer

Dear TA Families, The start of the new year can be a good time to set new intentions and goals, and consider opportunities to pursue. This week's email features extracurricular programs for middle school and high school students in the upcoming seasons, including a winter circus camp coming right up…

Carrie BrennanJanuary 19, 2024

Athletics News Parents

TA Robotics: String Theory Team On Top!

TA robotics is having another good year, with competitive middle school and high school teams earning accolades at VT/NH meets. The recent competition in Belmont, New Hampshire on Jan. 13 featured an exceptional performance by one of the TA groups. The team known as ‘String Theory 4886S’, including Aden Perry…

Carrie BrennanJanuary 18, 2024

Teaching Students to Have “Good Arguments” Through Debate

Head of School Weekly Email: February News

TA Hosts 15th Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest, Mary Bosco ’24 Earns VT Semifinals Spot

Class of 2028 Heads to Hulbert for Overnight Adventure

Founders’ Day 2024 – Photo Gallery

Indoor Track Athletes Shine at State Meet, Boys Earn 2nd in Div. II

Head of School Weekly Email: Venturing Out (and Coming Home), Report Cards, and the (Darn) Weather

Panthers Play Hard, Ski Hard as Season Progresses

Head of School Weekly Email: Awesome Opportunities – Winter, Spring & Summer

TA Robotics: String Theory Team On Top!

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