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Lower School

Energy. Curiosity. Wonder.

LIFE BEGUN



We believe every boy in our charge must be known, cared for, loved, and provided with every opportunity to fulfill his potential. We encourage Lower School boys to develop positive attitudes about themselves and others.

Helping boys learn how to learn is our core objective. Small class sizes and two full-time teachers per room ensure exceptional support. Core subjects—enriched by physical education, art, music, Spanish, and more—create well-rounded learners through an interdisciplinary approach.

An essential element of the Lower School experience is the Brunswick Trust, which guides character development across grades. Grounded in the school motto—Courage, Honor, Truth—lessons and social-emotional learning help boys develop respect, responsibility, kindness, humility, grit, and adaptability.

Academics

Boys build strong foundations in core subjects while developing curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through hands-on exploration.

Arts

In the visual and performing arts, boys build skills, take creative risks, and find joy in expressing themselves.

Student Life

Boys explore interests, build friendships, and learn the value of responsibility and teamwork through offerings such as the Big Brother Program, Student Council, and the Singing Bruins—and after-school activities including Chess, Karate, LEGO Robotics, and Woodworking.

216

Boys

Enrolled in Lower School for the 2025-2026 academic year

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Campus

Providing a spacious, safe environment for Lower School students

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Clubs Offered

Encouraging exploration and skill-building

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An Important Message from the Chairman of the Board
An Important Message from the Chairman of the Board

It is with profound gratitude for a job exceptionally well done that I write to advise you that Tom Philip has informed the Board of Trustees of his plans to retire in June 2027, at the close of the 2026–2027 school year. When that milestone day arrives, after 26 years of his steady and extraordinary leadership, Tom will be the longest tenured Head of School other than Brunswick’s founder. 

Expert Offers Advice on ‘How to Go to College’
Expert Offers Advice on ‘How to Go to College’

Meg Jay, Ph.D., a renowned clinical psychologist, spoke to students about what she describes as the most underappreciated and “defining” decade of life — the 20s — and how to get the most out of both high school and college.

Nathan Lee '26 Captures Individual NEPSAC Title
Nathan Lee '26 Captures Individual NEPSAC Title

Brunswick – led by senior Nathan Lee's individual victory – battled to a sixth-place finish at the Division I New England Championships, the program's best-ever finish.