Phoenix Blog
INSPIRED BY TONY TOLEDO: FALL APPLE PICKING
By Olivia
Recent graduate of The Phoenix School
Back when small curled piggy tails protruded from my head and my wardrobe consisted of frilly pink dresses, I remember when my pre-school took our annual trip to Brooksby Farm. All of us tiny people were wrangled into a big yellow school bus and shipped away with a small snack of Saltine crackers.
This day in particular was the perfect fall day. The leaves burned yellow, orange, and red like a...
Savlon Sounds
Olivia
grade 8
Songs are like lives. They tell a unique story, each one its own, composed of low notes, high notes and sour notes. These bad notes simply represent bumps in the road, stage fright, self-doubt, but then again from all these experiences bad or good, can come a song.
Jeff Savlon is one of those people who can take his experiences and weave them into an inspiring song. Jeff has enjoyed music, especially Van Morrison, since he was a teenager. When he was 16,...
Impressions: A visit by Salem Film Fest founder Joe Cultrera
By Jonah
Grade 8
This week, in light of the Salem Film Fest we had its founder, Joe Cultrera, come to our school. We interviewed him and asked him about the festival. He told us all about the documentary films that are at the festival and his experience as a filmmaker and editor. He even had us watch the previews of some of the films.
After hearing all of this I really wanted to go to the festival. It seemed to me that it...
The Phoenix Caribbean Connection
The following is a new column, showcasing writing and artwork by the students at The Phoenix School in Salem. This week, students have made creations from a recent trip to St. John. What better way to learn geography, science, writing and culture than to visit a place.
The Swim By Daniel Grade 8
Fear, excitement, worry, and adrenaline all surge through my veins as I leap into the tepid, salty waters of Reef Bay. Following our hike is a boat ride and even...