The Brunswick Trust N E W S L E T T E R
Winter 2026
Gratitude, Appreciation & Understanding
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ppreciation has been in the spotlight at Brunswick over this very cold and snowy New England winter. Even with the frigid conditions, Brunswick boys have been warming up to ideas of gratitude and understanding in every corner of the school, from Vermont right down into the classrooms for ’Wick’s youngest on Lake Avenue in Greenwich. Pre Schoolers, in fact, have laid the foundation — boys there have been visualizing and strengthening their fundamental “Pillars” as they ask the question: What Is Character? Older boys in all divisions have been invited to practice the language of The Trust as they reflect on their own academic progress, work to build bridges to the wider community, appreciate the responsibilities of leadership, show care for others, grow their relationship with themselves — and much, much more.
Character & Leadership
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new capstone course for Upper School seniors has boys exploring passions, principles, partners, and plans — as they also hone communication skills, learn to connect with others, and cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning. Roadmap For Life is inspired by former Board Chairman Ed Hajim, P ’84, ’86, author of The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future. The course is designed to help students begin to consider life plans as they enter college and emphasizes four essential realms of life, including self, family, work, and community. Students also build on the INSIGHTS Discovery program that they completed as juniors, helping them gain deeper self-awareness and understanding of their own uniqueness. “This course is just another major effort by the school to educate the whole person,” Hajim said in an introductory video. “English, history, physics, chemistry, and sports are all very important, but you are also very, very important.” Roadmap For Life meets six times in the spring, with an emphasis on preparing for Career Day in April and
Senior Review in May. It serves as the capstone of the Upper School extended curriculum, which includes Freshman Seminar, Sophomore Health, and Character & Ethics for juniors. The class is taught by Jon Kaptcianos, Sarah Burdett, and Courtney Spada in sections of eight to 12 students, with occasional guest lecturers. The class encourages seniors to keep their minds open and their curiosity alive as they transition to college. continued on page 2