Susanna Etzel | Why Latin?

Susanna Etzel | Why Latin?

In this episode of the Clapham School podcast, we explore the virtues of Latin with Clapham Latin faculty Susanna Etzel. Susanna describes her journey with language learning and provides an argument for studying language in the first place, and specifically Latin. Learn how Clapham teaches Latin--including to transfer students--trains students in perseverance, and equips them for language learning through our Latin program.

Student Leadership at Clapham

Clapham School’s vision and mission support the end goal of cultivating students who embody the Portrait of a Graduate: Our vision is for Christ-centered, joyful, and servant-hearted learners and leaders who: * Believe and cherish the Gospel, enjoying a growing faith in Jesus Christ * Participate in the local body of Christ, the Church * Study the Bible, pray, and serve faithfully * Read deeply and charitably; reason truthfully and rigorously; debate passionately and graciously * Speak and write with wisdom and conviction * Engage creation with wonder that awakens creativity and the pursuit of the Good, True, and Beautiful * Practice the virtues of courage, integrity, compassion, and perseverance * Love and serve Christ the King, proclaiming the gospel and serving one’s neighbor wherever God calls In this episode, we hear from the 2025-2026 student leadership team as they reflect on their favorite achievements and memories from this school year.

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/]!