Trinity-Pawling School

While the ethos and mission of Trinity-Pawling has remained consistent over the years, education is changing rapidly. There is a paradigm shift occurring in the world of education that is forcing changes in the ways that material is taught and learned. Students must learn critical information, yet more value is placed on how students will be able to apply and convey this information in creative, collaborative ways. Not only is it important for students to be prepared to know the answers to important questions, increasingly they must also learn how to ask probing questions that reveal new opportunities for meaning and insight.

The learning environment at Trinity-Pawling guides students toward greater self-awareness through the relational trust that characterizes this community. Here, there is room for boys to explore interests and pursue passions in a learning environment that encourages healthy risks and supports them in this process. Our faculty is focused on inquiry-based learning, rather than transmissive teaching — towards experiential education and teaching entrepreneurial skills. This community continues to search for those spaces where a boy can immerse himself in discovery.

Our School has a history of close faculty and student connections. No one falls through the cracks at Trinity-Pawling. Dr. Gamage viewed the school as a natural extension of his own family and that ethos persists today. Faculty and staff are invested in guiding young men. Generations of alumni speak of ‘the Brotherhood,’ the enduring bond forged from living and growing with 300 brothers that lasts a lifetime.

Trinity-Pawling has long cultivated a broad and diverse community, attracting students from around the world. Alumni often attest that their ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds or beliefs was nurtured in their Pawling years. Fostering respect for other cultures is fundamental to the Trinity-Pawling experience and integral for today’s global citizens.