Waring School is a co-educational

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in Beverly,

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, United States, for students in

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6–12. The school offers studies in

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; extensive music, art, and theatre options, mathematics and science courses, as well as a curriculum of

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and cultural exchange. Waring School House

History

Waring was founded by Philip and Josée Waring in 1972, and was based in their home in

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, with four students attending. It was originally known as La Petite École. As it expanded, the school purchased the Edith Miles Coolidge Estate in

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, and moved there in 1976. At this time, it changed its name to École Bilingue de Beverly, though it was referred to as the Waring School unofficially. Waring has been based in Beverly ever since, and it has since expanded, in terms of students (from 18 in 1976 to 165 in 2018) and new buildings being constructed, including a theater, gym, and new science labs. The school recently completed a new

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school building in 2021. Waring also runs a

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Robotics Program, notable for winning the top award at the Massachusetts State FTC Championship in 2022 and having been invited to the

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three times, once in 2022, and previously in 2020 and 2019 for winning the FLL State Championship.

Heads of School

* Philip Waring (1972–1991) * Peter Smick (1991–2012) * Mel Brown (2012-2015) * Tim Bakland (2015–Present)

Waring Works

Waring Works is a long-established summer camp that takes place at Waring over the summer and usually in the month of July. The camp offers a selection of Majors and Electives that campers get to pick out for themselves. These include Video, Theater, Visual Arts, Science Exploration, Chess, Strategy Games, Improv, and Photography.

References

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