“Our school motto states, Principium philosophiae est admiratio. This is a quote from Socrates in the Theaetetus and can be translated as, “The beginning of philosophy is wonder.” This new near is a beginning as well—a chance to start anew and make changes as needed. The new year is a new opportunity for our students to participate actively, complete work, ask meaningful questions, and explore and wonder about the world around them. ” Read more from Marcy Finn, Lower School Headmaster.