According to our mission statement, The Browning School “fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world.” Our new character education program allows us to live this in an intentional way throughout the school’s curriculum and activities.
Read MoreThe Form III boys spent this week at the Island School in the Bahamas conducting marine ecology research and participating in service projects by working with local schools and assisting in beach clean-up efforts. This experience helps the boys develop the global perspective needed for success in today's interconnected world.
Read MoreCongratulations to the varsity basketball team who are now NYCAL regular and postseason champions!
View details from the coaches for Varsity Basketball, Indoor Track, JV Basketball, Varsity Squash, 7/8 Basketball Red, 7/8 Basketball Black, 6th Grade Basketball, 5th Grade Basketball and Fencing.
Read MoreBrowning’s Service Learning program is providing a transformative experience for the boys, allowing them to connect with meaningful work that explores who they are and what they can be, all the while developing a sense of commitment to each other and the broader community.
Read MoreThe Browning Ultro robotics team qualified for the NYC Supers by winning the FIRST "Rover Ruckus" qualifier tournament against 29 teams! This is the greatest achievement for the robotics team to date.
Read MoreThis year Head of Middle School Danielle Passno has initiated a monthly Middle School Parents Read forum that invites parents to join in reading selected works about pedagogy, parenting and adolescence, followed by discussion.
Read More“On the Front Line: War and Conflict in Iraq and Syria,” featured Browning parent Janine di Giovanni, who is a celebrated award-winning war reporter, and History Department Chair Dr. Gerald Protheroe and fellow Browning history teacher Omar Qureshi.
Read MoreBrowning's annual Community Day continues to celebrate the School's community members as we approach the holiday season and winter break.
Read MoreThe inaugural Lower and Middle School Robotics team took the tram to Roosevelt Island to visit the Cornell Tech campus where they were hosted by Citi’s Tech Innovation Department located within the Tata Innovation Center.
Read MoreThe Browning School is pleased to share its five-year Strategic Plan representing more than a year of work by a dedicated group of trustees, teachers, administrators, parents, students and valued advisors.
Read MoreView photos and details from our coaches for Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cross Country, Middle School Cross Country, JV Soccer, 7th and 8th Grade Soccer and 5th and 6th Grade Soccer.
Read MoreThe fifth grade class spent time learning more about how colonial America’s seafaring past shaped life today when they took a recent overnight trip to Mystic, Conn.
Read MoreEach fall for the last 25 years, Forms V and VI students visit six to eight campuses in order to experience and learn about different types of colleges and universities. This year our boys visited Vassar College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, Tufts University, Amherst College and University of Massachusetts Amherst. Click here to view photos.
Read MoreThe September 14 Lower School assembly was an exciting one for the boys. Three guests representing the “first responders” who serve the city – police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) – were on hand to discuss their careers and present a wealth of information on exactly what each does. With “character” an essential component of a Browning education, these speakers exemplified the ways in which this trait emerges through the work they do in the community. Occurring just days after the anniversary of 9-11, the assembly emphasized the importance of our first responders and the daily risks they take to save the lives of others. Read more.
Read MoreAs is tradition, the entire school community, including faculty, staff and Browning boys in Grade One through Form VI, assembled in Christ Church for Opening Assembly on September 5. This year a new tradition began with each Form VI boy and each first grader entering the church together in groups of two to take their seats. Read more.
Read MoreThe Class of 2018 received their diplomas during graduation exercises on June 13 at Christ Church with families and the entire school community present to celebrate their success. Head of School John M. Botti, President of the Board of Trustees Valda M. Witt, and Head of Upper School James E. Reynolds presided over the awarding of the diplomas. Click here to read details as well as view video and photos.
Read MoreLower School boys celebrated the closing of their school year at Christ Church on June 8, beginning with a performance of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” by the Strings of Spring Orchestra comprised of Lower School musicians on violin, cello and guitar. Assistant Head of School and Head of Lower School Laurie Gruhn welcomed attendees, congratulated the boys on their accomplishments, and wished them a great summer, while Head of School John Botti offered his thanks to community members and all those involved in the closing for a job well done. Read more.
Read MoreThe month of May featured a host of fine and performing arts events here at Browning. Musical performances, the Kindergarten, Grade Two and Encore plays, as well as the Grade Four embroidery exhibit made for a very merry month! Click here to view photos and recaps of musical events, three plays and the embroidery exhibit.
Read MoreIn what had already been a successful year for the Browning Panthers, this spring the tennis team added two more championships to their already impressive accomplishments, while the track team won numerous golds, finishing third overall for boys at the NYCAL Championships.
Congratulations to all! Click the following links to view photos and recaps of Varsity Baseball, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Track, Varsity Golf and Form I/II Baseball.
Read MoreOn May 17, Middle School history teacher Mary Bosworth and art teacher Kate Bancroft accompanied 30 sixth grade boys to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where they viewed objects in two galleries showcasing artifacts from sub-Saharan Africa, the Pacific Islands, and North, Central and South America, as well as classical art of the Greeks and Romans. Read more.
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