Learning Exhibition Spotlight

On Friday, October 10, students at Kents Hill School had the opportunity to show their academic achievements to alumni, parents, peers, and educators alike during the annual Learning Exhibition.  There, students came together to present their projects from all corners of our wide curriculum.

The Learning Exhibition is a particular favorite of many, especially parents. “I was delighted to see all the incredible work on display at Kents Hill School. The students presented a wide range of thoughtful and creative projects. I was especially impressed by the “pop-up” books and the Empathy projects, which showed real imagination and care. It was inspiring to see such deep thinking, curiosity, and genuine interest from every presenter,” a senior parent said.

Not only does the Learning Exhibition give students something to work for, but it also helps them develop a public speaking skill that can be applied to instances beyond the hill. A 10th grade student revealed, “I love participating in the Learning Exhibition, and after the Learning Exhibition I gained a newfound confidence in talking to adults.” 

For those who missed it, the exhibition this year featured various displays ranging from live charcoal drawing and robots to student videos and speeches.

Visual Art

Students in AP Drawing, AP 2D Art, and AP 3D Art shared some of their finished and in-progress works. They also explained their portfolio themes and demonstrated some of the techniques they were using.

 

Technology & Engineering

The T & E discovery class presented the pop-up books they created to understand the design process. There was also a display of working 3-D printed lamps modelled by the 3D Design class. Students in Robotics showed the process of coding the robot to weave through an obstacle course.

 

English

English students in Advanced Creative Writing shared their experiences submitting their written work for publication, while AP Literature students presented an annotated passage from Pride and Prejudice, showing how they dig deep to understand a text.

 

Psychology

The Abnormal Psychology class presented their creative projects on empathetic listening. Ranging from videos to paintings to puzzles, each creation aims to inform about the power of empathetic listening and how to practice it in your life.

 

History

Students from Modern European history presented their interpretation of famous Renaissance artworks. In this fun and engaging project, each student selected a piece, conducted research on its artist and its history, then recreated it with a twist.

 

Science

The AP Physics class presented a demonstration of projectile motion, showing how they can use calculation to hit a bullseye on a target. AP Bio students presented their month-long research into the adaptations that make animals like kangaroo rats and rock pocket mice so perfectly suited to their habitats.

As a student, my favorite part about the Learning Exhibition is the ability to learn about some of the most interesting topics from a variety of classes without actually being in the classroom. It is nothing short of eye-opening for everyone involved and it is a crucial opportunity to embrace here on the hill if given the chance.