Justin Whitmel Earley, author of The Common Rule, shared with our school this week how habits are shaping our lives consciously or subconsciously. Justin challenged us to recognize how our habits reflect what we believe and worship. Listen in, and hear Justin share the theology and neurology behind our habits as well as challenging us to new habits.

Listen to Director of College Guidance, Julia Wilson, speak about what eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students should be thinking about and focusing on now, what impact is the Covid Crisis is having on their college admissions, and what is "a year of wonders"?

How can we adapt to the shifting landscape of college admissions?

A tradition at Wilberforce is the Class Eight speeches given every winter during Lower School chapel.   Class Eight students share with the Lower School what they have learned during their Middle School years. Hear from our Middle School Deans and Class Eight students about running the race, not being a cow, and how hitting your friend can teach you a lot. What can you learn from an eighth grader?  I discovered a lot.   If you would like to read these three speeches in full, click here. 

Former Princeton Tiger and NFL defensive lineman Caraun Reid spoke to our Middle & Upper School during our Wilberforce Day Chapel this year. In addition to worshiping with our students, he encouraged them to answer the questions "what is in your hand" and how can you be diligent with what God put there. Listen to his exhortation to be diligent with all you have been given. 

If you missed guest speaker and author, Dr. Leonard Sax, listen here as he speaks to our parents about his research in evidence-based parenting and the different challenges facing our children in the 21st century.

Summer is a unique time, it is a time for quiet, a time for decision, and time for new experiences, friendships and challenges. Summer is unique especially in the lives of students. This podcast shares some insights, ideas, experiences for summer, and even how one summer changed Howe Whitman's life. If you want more ideas of how to redeem your child's summer, check out our Summer Opportunities Page.

Who is Charlotte Mason and what does her influence look like at Wilberforce? Listen to Admissions Director, Kerry Wilson, share a little bit about the who, what, and why of Charlotte Mason. If you are looking to find out more read the new Karen Glass book Vitale Harmony.