Wyndcroft Students Recognized in French Contest

Pictured are: (first row) Brianna Gosnell of Evansburg, Zoe Kelly of Gilbertsville, Michael Kealy of Quakertown, Elijah Miller of Royersford, (second row) Medha Balaji of Phoenixville, Louis Martin-Labille of Phoenixville, Caylie Zigner of Pottstown, Madame Ida Fauth, and Connor Paulus of Harleysville.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by The Wyndcroft School.
Eight Fourth Graders from The Wyndcroft School received recognition from the American Association of Teachers of French for their performance on the National French Contest/Le Grand Concours. 

These students all placed in the top 12 percent of students across the county.

“We are so proud of progress our students make with the French language during their time at Wyndcroft,” said French teacher, Ida Fauth of Collegeville. “And to have so many of our 4th graders receive honors in this first competition is wonderful. One student even finished in the top 3 percent, which is an amazing accomplishment.”

The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in all 50 states and abroad take a written test and compete against students with similar educational background for prizes.

“The study of the French language is a tradition at Wyndcroft,” says Head of School Gail L. Wolter of Pottstown. “French is one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn and is used in many ways around the world. Every student at Wyndcroft, from our pre-school through 8th grade, becomes a global citizen through their studies of the French language and culture.”

The Wyndcroft School is an independent day school for students 3 years of age through 8th Grade. Located in Pottstown, the mission of the school is to offer a rigorous academic program enabling the child to establish a firm foundation for a happy and successful future with confidence to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Wyndcroft takes 1st Place in Wellness Foundation School Health Initiative

From left, MUSC representative Coleen Martin, PAHWF Program Officer Ashley Pultorak, with Wyndcroft School representatives Allison Carr, Nancy Boerner and Lori Kummerer.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation. 

Wyndcroft School was named the inaugural winner of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation’s School Health Initiative at the Wellness Achievement Celebration at Brookside Country Club, on Tues., June 2. 

Wyndcroft earned the most points for its school, following a wellness checklist, in a contest between area school districts to create healthier school environments.

Brought to the region from the experts at the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Boeing Center for Children's Wellness (formerly known as Lean Team), the contest aims to reduce childhood obesity through innovative wellness initiatives in schools. 

The checklist serves as an action guide for participants, implementing evidence-based strategies to improve overall school health environment, leading schools to make nutrition and physical activity changes, according to a presentation given by MUSC representative, Coleen Martin, MS, RD, at the celebration. 

To learn more about the contest, visit: http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/leanteam/Wellness-Checklist-Contest.

Ten school buildings in the region participated in the contest in its first year of existence including The Wyndcroft School, Franklin Elementary School, Boyertown Area Senior High School,
Colebrookdale Elementary School, Boyertown Elementary School, Brookeside Montessori, West Pottsgrove Elementary, Pottsgrove Middle School, Pottsgrove High School and Coventry Christian School. 

Each school was awarded $1,000 by the PAHWF to be used towards wellness programs of their choosing. 

As the contest winner, Wyndcroft received an additional $2,000 as well as a trophy to be displayed on its campus. Wyndcroft, Franklin Elementary School (Pottstown School District), and Pottsgrove Middle School were the three top point earners of the participating schools.

The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s mission is to enhance the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. 

Visit www.pottstownfoundation.org for more information about the Foundation. Discover Pottstown area’s online community at www.missionhealthyliving.org to learn and share great information on how to lead a healthier life. You can also follow Mission Healthy Living on Facebook and Twitter.