St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is constantly on the move! On Wednesday, February 9, the students of Donna Barkey’s fifth and sixth grade class went to the Upcountry History Museum. During their visit, the students explored the rich heritage and culture of the upcountry identity, beginning when the region was an Indian frontier and continuing today as a political and economic hub known as the Upstate.
In addition, Tara Mendes and Diane Reilly’s kindergarten class, along with Sarah Gallant’s first grade class, met with their Elder Buddies to partake in fun crafts, using different colored faith beads!
During Catholic Schools Week, St. Anthony of Padua’s Student Council helped to gather and send items and cards for the military men and women serving overseas. In addition, the Student Council, represented by fifth and sixth grade officers and a class representative from each grade, planted flowers in front of the school sign in order to beautify the property.
As a final celebration of Catholic Schools Week, magician Gene Burton, father of a former student, put on an incredible show for the students and faculty! His magic tricks ranged from mind-reading to appearing and disappearing objects, card tricks to floating tables. Even students and teachers got involved. Overall, it was a great time for all ages.
