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Adventures in Education at Lorien Wood

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Book list for High school

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Compelling Leisure Reads for High Schoolers

Lorien Wood’s integral education continues into the high school years. Our literature choices reflect the time periods and concepts our students are learning about in Humanities class and beyond! While we require our students to read a robust...

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stack of books

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5 Books to Inspire Your Middle Schooler!

At Lorien Wood, we value good books and encourage our students to develop a reading life of their own. In Form 4 (7th & 8th grade), students do a...

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Steve Maher, grandparent helping in the students classroom

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Our Great Adventure

Like many grandparents, we received a call one day from our son, Marcus. He had an interesting suggestion: wouldn't it be nice if we moved from Iowa...

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students learning from a docent at the National Gallery of Art

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The Quest for Beauty: Nurturing the Soul Through Classical Learning

"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." - Socrates At Lorien Wood, a Christian school in Northern Virginia, we approach...

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students kneading dough in the classroom

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Loaves & Lessons: Crafting Bread and Cultivating Curiosity in Form 1

Embarking on their journey through Form 1, students at Lorien Wood, a private school in Vienna, delve into a period of holistic growth, encompassing...

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Outdoor Education, Hammock classroom

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Exploring Nature's Classroom: The Importance of Outdoor Education

Lorien Wood Campus: An Official “School Yard Habitat” At Lorien Wood, a Vienna private school, we believe that outdoor education offers children the...

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students planting seeds

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Sowing Seeds of Learning: Gardening at Lorien Wood School

“Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. They are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous, and they are tied to...

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students walking to the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

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10 Exciting Field Trip Destinations: Exploring Beyond the Classroom at Lorien Wood

Embarking on exciting field trips is a hallmark of the Lorien Wood experience. As a private school in Northern Virginia, we are aptly located to...

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students at the historic ball

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Stepping Back in Time: The Lorien Wood Historic Ball

Step into the past with our middle and high school students as they recently participated in the Lorien Wood Historic Ball at the enchanting Old Town...

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6th graders hiking in the Shenandoah National Park

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Journey Through the Chesapeake Bay: A 6th Grade Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable educational journey through the Chesapeake Bay with our sixth graders as they explore the wonders of the watershed region.

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