Extracurricular

Catholic Schools’
Week Art Show

Vivianne Carey, St. Paul School art teacher, helped the school celebrate National Catholic Schools Week by holding an Art Show. The creative work of every students in the school was beautifully displayed for a week. Parents, parishioners, and community members were invited to come and view the student art.

In class students learn about artist and the type of work they do. Students then practice their efforts at using similar techniques.

Mrs. Carey is a local artist and her metal sculptures can be found in several places around town. This summer she had a showing of some of her work at the Chapman Cultural Center.

Engagement, enthusiasm and excitement about learning shouldn't stop when the bell rings. St. Paul has a rich portfolio of extra curricular programs that extend and enrich the school community.

Student Council | All grades

Two representatives from each grade are selected along with four officers. The council represents the study body to the administration and the community, works together in school and community activities, organizes social events and learns about civics through its activities.

Made Valentine’s Day cards for local elderly residents who are unable to get out.
Held an annual car wash that profits the St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School Annual Fund.

Yearbook Club | Eighth grade

Members design, write, layout and produce the annual yearbook. This involves creativity, design sense and Internet skills.

Produced a beautiful keepsake of the school year's events.

Art Club | First through third grades

Students create a monthly project with paint, clay, recycled materials, wax, paper and other materials. We integrate different subjects into our art projects and try to create meaningful experiences through creativity.

Create clay bowls for a community fundraiser.

Choir | Third through eighth grades

The choir's mission is to enhance the beauty of the liturgy with our music and, in turn, give back to God the talent he has given us.

Sings at the school Mass on Fridays and includes sacred songs in English and Latin.

MATHCOUNTS | Sixth through eighth grades

Math Counts members are enthusiastic about math — and good at it too. The club meets after school to practice working “out of the box” math problems. Eighth-graders practice to participate in a countywide competition sponsored by Spartanburg’s Society of Engineers

Placed fourth in the 2011 county competition.

Science/Technology Club | Sixth through eighth grades

Members learn and experiment with exciting, new information in science and technology by doing such things as building innovative paper airplanes, experimenting with polymers and learning how to drop a raw egg without breaking it!

During the Christmas season, members make gingerbread houses for the children at the city Soup Kitchen.

Guitar Club | Fourth through eighth grades

Guitar players in the club learn a greater understanding of their instrument and challenge themselves to learn increasingly difficult exercises and pieces.

Work toward a big recital at the end of the school year to showcase their talents.

SHA Sociedad Hispanica de Amistad Nom bre de Dios | Sixth through eighth grades

The club's goal is to promote cross-cultural acceptance and understanding of Spanish and Portuguese and to encourage service to school and community. Members participate in at least three service activities or projects each year.

Volunteered for the Spartanburg International Festival.
Sponsored a Fiesta Day with an induction ceremony, guest speakers, and a lunch with proceeds to benefit rain forest conservation.
Exchanged letters with students of a Catholic School in North Myrtle Beach.

Environment Club | Fourth through seventh grades

Fostering a love and wonderment of God’s created world and our place in it is the goal of the Environment Club. Ongoing projects include recycling efforts. Money gained from recycling funds two tuition scholarships each year.

Was recognized as the Recycling School of the year for South Carolina in 2007 – 08
Won second place in the Piedmont State Fair for “Tin Man on a Bicycle” — a scarecrow built from recycled materials. Presentations have included experts in their fields, and have discussed kudzu control, saving energy, trees and water monitoring.
Sponsored a school-wide competition for a Waste Free Lunch.

Fitness Club | Sixth through eighth grades

Plan on being active if you join the Fitness Club. Students get one full hour of some form of physical activity. Don't call it recess! It's a new way to offer students another approach to adopting healthy habits of exercise and education. It may be beach volleyball one day, softball the next. Get ready to move!

Beta Club | Sixth through eighth grades

The National Jr. Beta Club is a national leadership service organization. It is open to students who maintain a 90 percent overall academic average and who are affirmed to be good school citizens. Members perform service for the school, the community and beyond. Members are rewarded for effort, merit and the qualities of good character that promote good citizenship.

Volunteered at the Special Olympics
Sponsored needy children at Christmas
Delivered goods to the Soup Kitchen
Wrote letters to troops overseas

Battle of the Brains | Sixth through eighth grades

Battle of the Brains is a knowledge bowl or competition. More than 30 schools in the Upstate participate. After-school matches are held at the Chapman Art Center hosted by Bill Drake.

Consistently place in the Elite Eight. Ranked the top private school in Spartanburg.

School Band | Third through eighth grades

St. Paul School contracts with the Paul Effman Music Service to teach students to play band instruments. Lessons are given weekly at the school. Band concerts are held for families and the community. No prior music experience is necessary.

Activities that make a difference in our community