Science Explorers’ mission is to demystify, inspire and explore the wonderful world of science with hands-on, inquiry based lessons aligned with the National Science Education Standards to work together with families, communities and the citizens of tomorrow to put the wonder back into the world.  This afternoon activity is held on Wednesdays.

The McDade-Cara School of Irish Dance teaches Irish Step Dancing for girls and boys to preserve and enhance the rich tradition of Irish step and figure dancing. They believe that instruction in step dancing develops the overall physical abilities of children and strengthens their self-esteem as they master the progression of dance steps.  Above all, it is their hope to provide an atmosphere where girls and boys can have fun and build relationships that will last a lifetime. This activity meets Monday afternoons.

Students in Grades 1-8 are welcome to participate in the annual school musical which will be held in March. Practices will start at the end of February. CMC Productions, under the direction of Cindy McCord, will produce the spring play The Little Mermaid. 

Community Service Club meets during the school lunch period weekly to plan service projects for the upper school. These include various projects and fundraising to provide to our school and special interests to our students in the community. The focus of this club is encourage our students to reinforce how service to others is a main component of our Catholic faith.

Chess Wizards is a weekly after school activity. This is a fun and challenging club for students Kindergarten to Fifth grades.  Students will learn the basics of chess and start playing immediately. This club is for both new chess players and those who have been playing for years.  

Beginning in 3rd Grade, students may participate in Instrumental Band. First year students are in the Beginner’s Band. Students entering their 2nd year or longer are members of the Advanced Band. Lessons and instrumental rental are charged to parents independently from the music company that provides the lessons. Lessons are held weekly in school.  Musicians participate in a Winter Concert and a Spring Concert.

Beginning in 4th grade, boys and girls who enjoy singing can participate in Select Choir. Students practice at lunch time with the music teacher. The choir sings at First Friday Mass and performs at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Beginning in 4th grade, students who play a musical instrument can participate in the select ensemble.  These student musicians perform at First Friday mass and the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Cub Scouting is designed for boys in the first through fifth grades. Pack 7 is chartered to Saint Patrick’s School, serving boys of Saint Patrick School in Malvern and Saint Norbert School in Paoli.

Members of the Saint Norbert Student Council Executive Board and the classroom representatives (Grades 5-8) are elected by their peers and are responsible for representing their classroom in weekly meetings.  Service projects sponsored by the Student Council include collection of baby items for Birthright, Student Council Day in May, dances, and bake sales to benefit different charitable organizations.

The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program is a national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging “bee” style contests.  The program exists in all 50 states plus U.S. territories and the Department of Defense and State Department schools. Students in the Honors Math program in 7th and 8th grade practice weekly and compete at different local competitions.

Join Miss Myers in the Fall Baking Club! In this session students will learn to bake tasty treats. They will get a sample each week to take home! Stay after school for a club in the dining hall for 1-hour sessions with a featured recipe each week. A donation to a charity from the class fees will be made to honor the Myers Cooking for a Cause’s mission of supporting charities in need.

Baking Club Flyer

Baking Club Form (PDF)

Eighth graders work as a collaborative group to design the school yearbook online. Students work during their weekly lunch period and after school to create this wonderful school memory. Yearbooks are available to school families by order.

The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase students’ reading for enjoyment and increase reading skills. Two county-wide competitions are held for the elementary level (Grades 4 and 5) and the middle school level (Grades 6, 7 and 8).

Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty to fifty books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions which teams of students answer during the competition. The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved.

Saint Norbert’s Parish welcomes all boys and girls in the 3rd grade and older to assist the clergy during Mass. They are also asked for their service at weddings. For new server information and application, click here.

Children in grades K-8 are invited to take private piano lessons offered by piano teacher, Nancy Smolinski. A mutually convenient time during or after school can be arranged.

CYO is one component of St. Norbert Parish’s comprehensive youth ministry program which enables the partnership of parents, coaches, priests, religious, teachers, and adult leaders to manage and support a sports program that allows youth to grow in their relationship with God and come to better understand themselves and the Catholic Faith. Students may compete in the following sports: Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Baseball and Track and Field.

Students in grades 4-8 may join the art club that will be held on Thursdays after school. Students will create different projects while developing drawing skills. All skill levels are invited.