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On Saturday, March 13, Clonlara’s annual Global Art Show took place for the first time ever as a live virtual event, bringing together students, families, staff, and friends from around the world to celebrate the power of art! The large audience of more than 100…

Clonlara’s German Program Director Rosenrot “Rose” Schülpke loves working with students on an individual basis to support and facilitate their learning. In her tenure with Clonlara, she has seen steady growth in the German Program, especially during the past year. Even before joining Clonlara in…

Violinist and Clonlara alum Benjamin Sutin lives and works in New York City, where he has performed in a wide range of venues: the pit orchestra for off-Broadway shows, a freelance orchestra gig at Carnegie Hall, salsa groups, rock bands, and various jazz ensembles. He…

When you are new to homeschooling, it can take a while to find your rhythm and discover what works best for your children and family. No two learners are alike, and even siblings have different needs, goals, and reasons to homeschool. Fortunately, there is a…

By Jennifer Withington, Off-Campus Program Advisor Do your kids wonder about the world around them? Are they curious about how things work? If so, they may be thinking like scientists! They don’t need lab coats or expensive equipment, though. All they need are their senses…

By Clonlara School In an original song titled What’s Your Name, Sari Brown ’06 shares a message of hope and reminds us that we always have a choice in the ways we respond to external events. Especially during trying times, we can choose to focus on…

By Clonlara School Luke Spring’s high school years in Clonlara’s Off-Campus Program have given him the freedom and flexibility to pursue his passion for performing arts and entertainment. When Luke was just 4 years old, he was inspired by the movie Happy Feet and the examples…

The past year has brought many changes to the ways children and adults connect and communicate. In-person classes, meetings, and travel have been set aside temporarily, and new modes of connection have become vital. At Clonlara School, we have developed a variety of ways for…

By Clonlara School Even for a school that has seen and done so much in its long history, this was a unique year! The coronavirus forced us to close our campus and administrative offices and cancel all in-person events, but it did not prevent us from…

Dear Clonlara Community, I have been watching the pain, anguish, and outrage in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death as it has spread from city to city across the United States and now throughout the nations of the world. To our Clonlara families who…

By Clonlara School If “a simple line painted with the brush can lead to freedom and happiness,” as Joan Miró said, then the work of Clonlara’s talented student artists can certainly bring joy, even in these challenging times. Each year, Clonlara showcases the imagination and creativity…

By Clonlara School When Clonlara off-campus students Letta and Leo moved to a remote Hawaiian island, they had no idea that they were about to discover a passion project to which they would devote the next year and a half. The siblings’ unique location and…