After a long five months of preparation and practice, the 9th graders finally unveiled their personal presentations to the public last week. In grand fashion, they welcomed students from grade five through eight, their parents and staff from other schools to hear their research. These students chose a topic that interested them and spent five months researching it and writing an essay dedicated to it. These research projects were first completed in MLA writing style, then changed into speaking presentations that were meant to resemble a “Ted Talk”. The student’s goal was to be able to present their findings completely and professionally in English, and then be able to interact with people who had questions. They did it, and did it well!

An Amicus education produces students who are not only capable of speaking and working in two languages fluently, but also gives them the freedom to explore their interests freely. They are students who are open and curious about the world. They are students who are not afraid to ask questions and find their own answers. They are held to professional standards. All of these qualities could be seen during the student’s presentations, and I was very proud to see their potential grow so much.