Quaker Educator Joyce Ajlouny from Palestine to Speak on “Educating Toward Peace”

Joyce Ajlouny, Director of Ramallah Friends Schools in Palestine, will speak on Sunday, January 29 at 9:45 a.m. about “Educating Toward Peace” at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street. Newtown. The public is invited to attend. Joyce will be continuing the Quaker Meeting’s series on education. Last week, Newtown Quaker …

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Educator Drew Smith to Speak on “Quaker Schools Education Today” to Adult Class, Jan 22

Drew Smith, Executive Director of the Friends Council on Education, will speak at the historic Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street on Sunday, January 22 at 9:45 a.m. His talk, entitled, “Your Child Will Retire in 2081,” will speak about the future of education and the role that the foundational …

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Discussion on Adventures in Parenting: What Does Success Look Like?– Adult Class, Sept. 25

Martha K. Holland, Newtown Friends Meeting member and educator will lead a discussion on Adventures in Parenting: What Does Success Look Like? for the Adult class of Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 court Street, on Sunday, September 25, at 9:45 a.m.  Traditional Quaker worship based on silence and shared ministry will …

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Dana Harrison and Veronica Wetherill present Newtown Friends School Strategic Plan, March 20

Dana Harrison, Head of School and Veronica Wetherill, NFS committe will present the Newtown Friends School Strategic Plan at the adult class on March 20, 9:45 a.m. Here are the links to the documents for this presentation. Newtown Friends School Membership Renewal Self-Study Report (PDF Doc) NFS 2016 Strategic Plan Draft, March …

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