Greek Agora on the Upper Campus

On Thursday evening, March 3, the Crosby-Fiala Playhouse was transformed into a Greek Agora.

In early Greece, the Agora was an open-air (often tented) gathering space for citizens to discuss politics and sell their wares; sixth grade students filled the RCS Agora with their research projects, and they welcomed guests to share their learning experiences.

This event has become a wonderful tradition for RCS students, teachers, and families. The evening serves as a culminating event for the sixth graders' study of ancient Greece. The students donned togas and laurel wreaths as they presented their projects, which included impressive interactive displays on ancient Greek philosophy, theater, government, and all aspects of culture.

This project-based learning includes a five-paragraph-essay in the form of a brochure as students share their research on relevant topics of their choice. Students also demonstrated knowledge through recreating an artifact/artistic object, creating a poster, or making an online presentation using Prezi.

All of the students' hard work came together at the Agora; they became teachers and shared their expertise with parents, friends, and faculty. We are so proud of our sixth graders. They are thespians, scholars, and historians, enriching our community while having a blast in the process. Let the learning and the fun continue!

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Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe Street
Bedford, NY 10506
phone: (914) 244-1250

Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreK-Grade 9 independent day school in Westchester County, New York. RCS offers challenging academics built on innovation, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, wellness, leadership, service learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.