Clubs and Enrichments
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In addition to a full academic curriculum, Saints Peter and Paul School encourages student participation in extra-curricular interests which enhance their student experience.
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- Band
- Choir
- Reading Olympics
- Irish Dance
- Literary Magazine
- Girl and Boy Scouts
- TV Studio
- Performing Arts
- CYO Sports
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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TV Studio Production Team
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- To learn more about CYO sports, please visit the CYO website.