World Languages

Middle School Latin classes wrapped up the month of November 2025 with an exceptionally busy and hands-on week, showcasing the diverse skills and creativity of its students across all four levels. The curriculum transformed into a series of interactive projects, bringing the ancient world to life within the classroom.

Students in several advanced English and Latin courses—including AP English, Literature of War, Mythology and Folklore, and upper-level Latin—attended An Iliad at the Burbage Theater this week. The trip was made possible by an anonymous donor, providing a direct curricular connection for all participating classes.

Students in Honors Spanish 3 turned classic children's stories into vibrant, traveling theatrical productions, all in Spanish. This year, the lucky audience was the fourth grade class, who were treated to creative adaptations of "The Three Little Pigs" ("Los Tres Cerditos") and "The Turtle and the Hare" ("La Tortuga y la Liebre"). Last year, they visited 2nd grade.

Moses Brown Honors French students have demonstrated exceptional linguistic prowess, with several earning top honors in the prestigious Le Grand Concours, a national French competition. The annual event challenges students in grades 1-12 across all 50 states and abroad with a comprehensive written examination, pitting them against peers at similar levels.

A group of Moses Brown School students and faculty traded relaxation for real impact over spring break on a service learning trip to Ecuador. Collaborating with CAEMBA, they aimed to provide sustainable housing for vulnerable communities. This trip, one of Moses Brown’s travel, research, and immersion programs (TRIPs), demonstrates the tangible difference that can be made in just ten days.

In early March, Spanish 4 students went to Teatro ECAS, the only Latino repertory theater in New England, where they saw the play Yo Soy Minerva performed in Spanish with English supertitles.

The performance of children’s stories, translated by students to Spanish, has for several years been an engaging and charming learning experience for Elena Peterson’s Honors 3 students.