75th Anniversary

It is with great excitement that we announce our year-long celebration to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Newtown Friends School.  Our history dates back to 1948 when Newtown Friends School was founded by Newtown Friends Meeting who envisioned a school “working for a deeper appreciation of the value of each individual, both in school and in society as a whole.”  Through the efforts of several inspired leaders and generous supporters, our school opened in September 1948 with 5 faculty and 58 students in grades Kindergarten through sixth, under the leadership of our first Head of School, Amelia W. Swayne.

 

For 75 years, Newtown Friends School has continued to instill in our students a love of learning, a capacity to think critically, and to meaningfully contribute to the world they inhabit.  Our enrollment has grown and facilities have changed, but our guiding Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship have remained.  Today, our program is defined by dedicated teachers and best-practice classroom experiences, including fine arts, athletics, field trips and service opportunities.  As we look to the future, we are proud of the legacy of our founders and all those who continue to support our important mission.

 

“Celebrating the Light in Every Child” has been chosen as the theme for the 75th Anniversary, aligning with the mission of NFS.  It will be reflected in the activities and events that will occur throughout the celebration year including a third volume of a commemorative publication of the school’s history.