Heather Congdon Memorial Grant: Connecting Language Learning with Cultural Experiences-Yale Art Gallery Field Trip
- School Year: 2025-2026
- Applicants: Xin Tan, Weimei Yao (King Philip)
- School: Sedgwick Middle School, King Philip Middle School, Bristow Middle School
- Subjects: World Language
Eighth-grade students across the district will participate in a cultural enrichment field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. Students will engage in a guided tour led by Yale educators, exploring authentic art and artifacts that connect directly to their classroom learning. After the museum experience, students will have the opportunity to dine at an authentic restaurant to further immerse themselves in typical cultural enviroment. This field trip supports not only the foundation's mission, also the mission of WHPS to foster global awareness, language acquisition, and cross-cultural understanding among students.