Lower and Middle School Science: Laying Foundations for Future Success
This article originally appeared in the summer 2011 Harker Quarterly. Harker has a strong reputation for producing students who excel in math and science.…
Lower School
Grade 5 Math Students Exercise Architectural Talents
In February, lower school math teacher Pat Walsh’s grade 5 students submitted building designs to Aaron Bean ’85, who now works as a general…
Harker Town Carnival Teaches Real-World Skills
The lower school celebrated the 100th day of school at the Harker Town Carnival in February. This carnival featured an academic twist that delighted…
Grade 3 Students Win Math League Regional Award
Third grade students earned a Regional Award in the recent Continental Mathematics League (CML) contest. This yearly contest, which consists of three separate meets,…
Lower and Middle School Athletes Perform: Girls’ Volleyball Teams All Champs!
The grade 6-8 tennis team, although still competing in playoffs, went a combined 10-4 this season in two separate leagues. The team went 5-2…
Lower School Musicians Perform Concert, Take Honors at Festival
The lower school’s Bucknall Choir and instrumentalists have had a busy month. The entire group held its annual concert on May 10 and the…
Kindergarten Shows Take Audiences Under the Sea
In April, the entire kindergarten class performed at this year’s kindergarten shows, which took on an undersea theme. Louis Hoffman directed each kindergarten class…
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Brings Out the Best in Middle School
The middle school’s spring musical, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” entranced young and old with simple but evocative sets, colorful and active crowd scenes…
Art and Treasure Hunts at the de Young Museum of Fine Art
At the beginning of April, the grade 4 class took a trip to Golden Gate Park to visit the de Young Museum of Fine…
Coloma Trip Combines Learning With Entertainment
At the end of April, the grade 4 class explored nature, California history, and Native American history in Coloma. The three day, two night…