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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would love to hear some feedback about the music program and sports/ PE at WES. Do children get a good exposure to music and sports early on, let's say from K up? 
I read on the website that every child participates in the band. Any experience/ comments on that? 
Thanks![/quote]

Students take music and movement twice a week starting from Transition (PK).  I think that DD started learning to read music in 1st or 2nd grade.  One day I realized that she just knew how to do it, because she dug some sheet music out of the piano bench and starting playing a simple song.  Yes, they all have to learn an instrument.

They're iintroduced to all the major ball sports in PE, which was a good way for DS to figure out that he wasn't in to lacrosse but did like soccer without signing up for an entire season.  In the early grades, it seemed like there was a sound curriculum (promoting hand-eye coordination, confidence, etc), but all that my kids knew was that they were playing fun, silly games.

All the kids make good use of the Crescent Trail which is just out the door.  You'll see the little kids out on morning nature walks with their teachers, and in the afternoons I see the cross-country team on their daily runs.    The school has 3 gyms and one existing playing field.  Apparently, those outbuildings on campus that were auxiliary rental income for the school are slated to be torn down next summer, and replaced with another athletic field.  That means access for more teams for after-school practices.  That'll be a very welcome change.

Not sure if I answered your questions fully?    [/quote]

Yes, thanks for the detailed response. Much appreciated. [/quote]

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