• Students in 3rd-8th Grade may participate in instrumental Band.

• There is an additional fee for Band as well as a charge for instrument rental (through Taylor’s Music in West Chester).

• Each week, students have a small group lesson for their particular instrument and  a band rehearsal.

• A Christmas Concert and a Spring Concert are held each year.

• To learn more about band, contact Mrs. Luciano-Fairfield.

• Beginning in 3rd grade, students may participate in in the Parish Children’s Choir.

• This Choir rehearses on Thursday afternoons and performs at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Church.

• Reading Olympics is for students in Grades 4-8.  

• The Goal of Reading Olympics is to increase the quality and quantity of books students read for enjoyment.

• The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons.

• Since the teams generate much excitement about this reading event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved. Visit http://readingolympics.cciu.org/ to learn more about Reading Olympics in Chester County.

• Lessons are conducted by McDade School of Irish Dance after school on Tuesdays from January through March each year.

• This is open to all students, including PreK students.

• There is an additional fee.

• The school students perform on St. Patrick’s Day (school observed) in the gym for their school mates and parents.

• Students in 8th grade put together an annual school magazine which includes stories, poems and art work from students in Grades K to 8.

• All students can purchase this magazine in the spring.

• Eighth Grade Students meet at lunch recess and after school to design and edit the magazine.

• Cub/Boy Scouts does not have a group specific to Saints Peter and Paul School. Our Cub/Boy Scouts are aligned with East Goshen or Fern Hill Elementary Schools. However, the dens tend to be all Saints Peter and Paul School boys.

• Cub Scouts start in 1st grade. A form is usually sent home at the end of kindergarten to invite boys to an informational meeting.

• Girl Scouts are organized for each grade. A flyer is distributed at the beginning of the school year to gauge interest. A troop is formed for each grade and requires parent leaders/ volunteers. Girl Scouts start in Kindergarten.

• Middle School students are invited to participate in the TV Studio each year. 

• The students work on a rotation to produce and present the daily broadcasts on the internal television station each day. Students fill the technical and on-air talent roles. 

• Younger grades participate by reciting The Pledge of Allegiance and making other special announcements.

• Each spring Saints Peter and Paul School presents a high caliber musical production.

• Tryouts occur in the winter for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and rehearsals are held beginning in January.

• Past productions include:
  • Oliver
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • High School Musical
  • Seussical
  • Wicked
  • Mary Poppins

• All are invited to attend the musical production, which is presented in the spring. 

• To register for CYO or find out more, please visit the SSPP CYO website.

• CYO Sports are offered generally beginning in Grade 5 for all school and parish students.

• Cross County and Track and Field are offered to students beginning in Kindergarten.

• Each winter, CYO hosts a basketball clinic on Sunday afternoons for students in Grades 1-4.

The club schedule will be updated again in January with additional extra-curricular opportunities. A complete schedule may be found here.