CATHOLIC EDUCATION

 

SCIENCE FAIR

St. Patrick School on St. Croix had its annual Science Fair on May 7. Pictured above are the winners and honorable mentions of grades 6 - 8.

  

BOTANY IN THE FIELD

Phyllis Spaulding, a docent at the St. George Village Botanical Garden on St. Croix, taught St. Joseph High School biology students on a field trip on May 17.

 

SOLAR SPRINT

The Solar Sprint Team of St. Patrick School on St. Croix prepared for the April 13 competition.

 

LEARNING BOAT SAFETY

Students of St. Mary School on St. Croix learned about boat safety on May 17.

  

MUSIC HISTORY PROGRAM

Students participated in an educational program and musical presentation under the direction of Don Moors at St. Patrick School on St. Croix on May 15. The program , entitled Ajabu, traced the history of percussion music.

 

SCHOOL SCORES WITH FUNDRAISERS

Ss. Peter and Paul School on St. Thomas had two successful fundraisers recently. The Miami Area Catholic Choir raised over $6,000 through a concert at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral on April 13. In addition, Moms Night Out, the annual spaghetti dinner, raffle and bingo night on Mothers Day weekend, had a landmark year for participation and fundraising, generating over $10,000 on May 11. The school will be utilizing some of these funds to renovate its bathrooms over the summer.

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