The Clapham School Podcast

Kelsey Peterson | Writing at Clapham School

In this episode, Kelsey Peterson walks us through some exciting curricular updates to composition at Clapham School. We also dig into the value of writing in the age of AI, and learn more about the exciting projects that Clapham students will get to engage in as we continue to honor our tradition of Charlotte Mason narration at school. Don't miss this episode! For those who are interested, here's a link to Paul Kingsnorth's Writers Against AI [https://paulkingsnorth.substack.com/p/writers-against-ai] campaign. See Kelsey's essay Writing is for Humans at the Front Porch Republic [https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2025/09/writing-is-for-humans/] and one of her creative writing pieces here [https://www.jstor.org/stable/26534038].

Kolby Atchison | Biblical Parenting | Clapham School Spring 2026 Curriculum Night

In this episode of the Clapham Podcast, Head of School Kolby Atchison shares a vision for biblical parenting. This talk was given at the spring Curriculum Night on April 16, 2026.

Sara Jones & Rebecca Kim | Kindergarten and Explorers II at Clapham

Join Clapham EII (Kindergarten) faculty Sara Jones and Rebecca Kim as they discuss the distinctive aspects of Clapham's approach to Kindergarten. At Clapham, our Explorers program is characterized by wonder, curiosity, and joyful discovery, all founded on the firm conviction that, as Charlotte Mason insisted, children are persons. Learn how we provide children with a feast of living ideas and inspire wonder through everything from nature study to handiwork to manipulatives in math. Most importantly, we take every opportunity to point to the Creator through intentional discipleship throughout the school day. Excited to learn more, including about our full-day Discovery option? Click here [https://www.claphamschool.org/schedule-a-tour/]!

Live Remarks: 2026 House Banquet

Listen in to last Friday night's banquet as House Deans Dr. LeMahieu [Olivet], Mrs. Becker [Emmaus], Mrs. Peterson [Athens], and Mrs. Bramsen [Alexandria] address their respective houses with encouragement and affirmations for specific students. Our House system exists to support student life at Clapham, allowing every student to be known and loved throughout our Secondary School. Houses foster belonging and fun, as well as the context for some friendly and energetic competition throughout the year. Curious to know more? Check out https://www.claphamschool.org/houses/ [https://www.claphamschool.org/houses/] to learn more!

Josie E., Jack S., and Phoebe J. | Upper School Missions Trip

Clapham's Upper School seniors join us for an episode discussing their recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic with GO Ministries!