Girls on the Run & Hearts and Soles

Girls on the Run inspires St. Thomas School girls, in grades 3- 8 to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experienced based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Beginning in March,the girls meet twice weekly, where they are instructed in lessons that integrate games and a workout geared towards preparing participants to complete a 5K in June. Certified Girls on the Run instructors lead the girls through the curriculum that teaches valuable life lessons such as: Setting Goals, Establishing A Healthy Lifestyle, Resisting Peer Pressure, Preventing Bullying, Choosing Good Friends, Serving the Community.

Ski Trip Outing

The ski trip outing welcomes St. Thomas School students and their families to participate in winter fun on the slopes.  A Saturday date is chosen for families to participate in a day of skiing at a chosen resort. All skill levels are welcome on the trip.

 

Student Council

The Student Council is an opportunity for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 to become active participants in fund raising and outreach opportunities. Community outreach programs and promoting awareness/support of others are key objectives to the Student Council’s agenda. Student members plan events, become spokespeople for the student body, and work closely with the administration to boost school spirit and social awareness.

Stained Glass Making Club

Stained Glass Making Club is offered to students in grade 8.  Members of the club learn how to prepare, cut and arrange glass pieces that create beautiful stained glass products that students bring home.

Golf Club

The Golf Club is open to St. Thomas students in grades 5 – 8 and meets at Shaker Farms Country Club in Westfield. While practicing proper etiquette, respect and integrity, club members have fun with friends learning a game that can be played for many years to come. Students who are new to the game learn putting, chipping and driving techniques from the golf professional at Shaker Farms. Student golfers who have taken lessons in seasons past, play on the course under the supervision of school staff and parent volunteers. The Golf Club emphasizes good sportsmanship, honesty, and perseverance.

 

Drama Club

The Drama Club is open to students in grades six through eight. Depending on the number of members, fifth graders may be allowed to participate. Each spring since 2010, the Drama Club has performed a full-length, two-act play in front of approximately 200 audience members.

Beginning in November, the directors read scripts, send out registration forms, and plan the production. Rehearsals begin in January and are scheduled for one hour weekly through February. In March, those rehearsals run for two hours. Rehearsals increase to two hours twice a week in April, and the performance occurs in early May.

The Drama Club requires a serious commitment from members. During rehearsals, members learn lines, practice basic acting techniques, and learn how to use their voice. They also are expected to practice their lines at home. In the process, members advance their study skills, become more comfortable making oral presentations, and grow in self confidence.

 

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Cooking Club for Boys

The Cooking Club for boys is offered to boys in grades 7 and 8. Boys will learn how to prepare, cook and different dishes and meals.

Chess Club

Chess Club is available to students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Chess club teaches the basics and strategies of the game. Members of the club participate in matches, both in person and online.