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What The National Center for Education, which issues “The Nation’s Report Card” on schools, says about academic achievement and Catholic elementary schools
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Why small class size is crucial in elementary school
How Catholic Faith & traditions develop excellent, virtuous character
How Financial Aid works & why it may work for youu
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What SACS Accreditation means and why St. Peter’s has achieved it for over 40 years
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Catholic Schools Week Schedule, Click Here!
Chief Justice Jean Toal to Speak at St. Peter’s
Alumnus of St. Peter’s, Chief Justice Jean Toal of the South Carolina Supreme Court, will be a special guest speaker during Catholic Schools Week, starting January 29. Chief Justice Toal will speak about the benefits she received from her Catholic education, including St. Peter’s School.
The St. Peter’s School Alumni Association is hosting the event, Thursday, February 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., in St. Peter’s Cardinal Bernardin Center, 1529 Assembly Street. The $10 price of admission includes a reception with wine and light buffet.
To attend, please RSVP: Marilyn Montgomery, 803.957.1431 or mmontgomery2@sc.rr.com by Sunday, January 29.
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Looking to get reconnected with old friends and teachers? Join the St. Peter’s School Alumni Association by contacting Marilyn Montgomery at mmontgomery2@sc.rr.com
There will be an all class reunion celebrating the 160th anniversary of St. Peter’s School, the oldest, continuously operating Catholic elementary school in SC, before the school auction on Sat. April 21. Mark your calendars now.
Mark your calendars for alumni activity during Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29-Feb.3 2012.
Renion activities have included a reception at Neglia Hall at St. Peter’s Church during Catholic Schools Week last Feb.,a dinner at Grecian Gardens Restaurant in July and a picnic in Oct. at the home of Evelyn Hamburger Abernathy’s home. Be a part of the fun and fellowship and get to know your elementary school again!
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A Special Lecture
The students of St. Peter’s Catholic School had the unique opportunity to hear Mrs. Helen Thayer speak about her amazing adventures. Mrs. Thayer has been named “One of the Great Explorers of the 20th Century” by National Geographic and National Public Radio. (Click on photo to enlarge)
This lecture given at the Columbia Museum of Art and sponsored by Mast General Store focused on Mrs. Thayer’s journey across Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. In 2001 at the age of 63, Mrs. Thayer fulfilled a life-long dream with her 74 year old husband, making a 1600 mile trek, in 126 degree temperatures, encountering fierce sandstorms, water deprivation, and drug smugglers. Yet, Mrs. Thayer spoke eloquently about how she was inspired by the Mongolian people and the beauty of the land.
Mrs. Thayer shared with the students from St. Peter’s the importance of persistence, planning, and the strength of one’s mind. “A goal without a plan is just a dream”, Mrs. Thayer stated. Throughout the month of September during their library period our students’ used the Promethean Board to access Mrs. Thayer’s Adventure Classroom. The author of three books which chronicle her adventures, Polar Dreams, Three Among the Wolves, and Walking the Gobi, Mrs. Thayer inspired the students and teachers of St. Peter’s to work hard, be open to learning and understanding cultures from all over the world, challenge yourself and plan for success.
Grandparents Day!
St. Peter’s students, faculty and staff celebrated Grand Parents Day. We were honored to host a number of special visitors. Enjoy these photos!
St. Peter’s school held a Mass and Award Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of some of our students. If you missed the fun, no problem…just click the link below to see the photo gallery.
Click Here to see the awards ceremony photo gallery! Thanks Mr. Headley!
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