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Winston School to Host 11th Annual Festival of the Arts

April 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Winston School to Host 11th Annual Festival of the Arts

The Winston School will host the Festival of the Arts, a one-day celebration of student works of art, photography, music, poetry, live dramatic performances and a carnival on Saturday, May 21 from 2:30 -5:30 pm. The event is FREE and open to the public at the school campus at 215 9th Street in Del Mar. A silent auction includes prizes…

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Del Mar Teacher Uses Art to Create Literacy in Kids with Learning Differences

March 31, 2016 / Comments Off on Del Mar Teacher Uses Art to Create Literacy in Kids with Learning Differences

Dan Peregine, an instructor for 27 years at The Winston School, believes art is the cornerstone of all learning. A passionate multi-media artist and sculptor, Peregine uses art to cultivate literacy at the Del Mar school that specializes in curriculum for students with learning differences. He is helping students shape art that will appear at the…

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Art instructor teaches to different learning styles

March 12, 2016 / Comments Off on Art instructor teaches to different learning styles

As a child, Dan Peragine struggled with reading and experienced letter reversals that he would later learn are typical of dyslexia. But he also had sharp spatial skills, a keen interest in art and a knack for music. Read full article in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Winston School Alums Say Self Reliance, Confidence is Key to College Success

January 22, 2016 / Comments Off on Winston School Alums Say Self Reliance, Confidence is Key to College Success

Going away to college can be a stressful experience under the best circumstances. But imagine the extra pressures for students with learning differences? Three alums of Del Mar’s Winston School, who are attending colleges in Northern California or out of state, offered tips to Winston students at an assembly last week for making the transition.…

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The Winston School to Host Drop-In Admissions Open House

January 20, 2016 / Comments Off on The Winston School to Host Drop-In Admissions Open House

The Winston School, a college preparatory school for students struggling with learning disorders, will host an Admissions open house on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 9:00-11 AM at 215 9th Street in Del Mar. The public is invited to attend. The event is FREE. Read full article in the Del Mar Patch

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