Clubs & Activities

Do you want your MTV?  Do you feel the need...the need for speed??  Let's go back to the future!  The 1980s was an explosive decade that continues to influence our world today.  From movies to music to world events, the 80s have had a lasting effect on much of what we see and experience today.  Join our group to have fun watching movies, recapping world events, listening to music and discussing the impact that the 80s still has on our society.  

This is an activity for those who like answering questions on a variety of subjects or are fans of the TV show Jeopardy®. In this activity you will work in teams to demonstrate quick thinking as you try to “buzz in” with the correct response before your opponents. In any one match topics may include history, geography, science, religion, sports, politics, famous personalities, etc. Quick thinking, confidence, and the ability to laugh at your own mistakes are essential requirements. There will also be evening competitions scheduled in October through January against other Catholic high schools in the diocese as we compete for the Academic Bowl, with the final championship game as a highlight of Catholic Schools Week.

The Agape Club greets every student with open arms, open hearts, and open minds with the message of God’s love. God gives Agape love without condition to all. This love expresses ongoing, outgoing, self-sacrificing concern for all Padua sisters who may be experiencing adversity or need support. Agape actively fosters awareness, respect, and justice in order to nurture a supportive environment and more accepting school community, while advocating for the advancement of inclusivity in our world. All students are welcome to join regardless of their background.

This is a service activity. We will be helping young students who are blind or visually impaired. How? We will assemble educational kits created by the American Printing House for the Blind for use by students in Delaware schools. (These kits have lots of parts and require assembly; however, they are not complicated. ) No experience is necessary; we’ll be working together. Also, I will feed you.

This activity is a great way to unwind and meet people with similar interests in music, anime, and Asian art and culture. Occasionally, we also meet online to watch music videos or films from Korea, Japan and China.  We welcome recommendations and encourage all Asian students to share their culture, language and writing. Snacks will be provided but donations are highly appreciated too. We hope to see you there!  

This activity is for students who have an interest in learning about architecture.  You will learn how to draw in perspective, how to draw blueprints, how to build scale models, some architectural history, and current trends in architecture, such as how to design sustainably. No experience is needed, space is limited to 10 students and there is a $15 materials fee. 

 

Blue Gold is an organization that raises awareness and funding for individuals with cognitive challenges. We work with DFRC, Special Olympics, and the Down Syndrome Association (DSA). We organize and co-run events throughout the year, including the Pie Auction, Christmas Party, and Bingo Night. Blue Gold will consist of ambassadors and volunteers. All volunteers must attend Blue Gold events and their corresponding meetings. If you are interested in being an ambassador or board member, you must be available for additional meetings on Zoom with DFRC and be willing to take on leadership responsibilities. Ambassadors and board members are selected based on past participation and leadership. All of those interested in volunteering with Blue Gold, including past members, must complete an application after signing up.

This activity is only open to seniors. Students will help moderators to plan and run events for the Big Sister / Little Sister Program. This does require an application, as it is only available to 8-10 students max.

We aim to spread awareness, educate people, and donate our time/money to the goal of eliminating animal cruelty and suffering. We do this by organizing and hosting a variety of different events that help bring people’s attention to this cause.

Padua's Coding Club is for getting together with classmates interested in computer programming and app design.  NO CODING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!  We will try some fun coding activities where you can get creative and we hope to participate in at least one coding contest this year.  A guest speaker or two is also in the works!

This activity is for any student at Padua who enjoys creative writing or wants to try it out. The purpose of this club is to provide a space for writers that is informative, productive, and non-academic- no essays in this club! We will review each other’s works, learn about various styles, authors, and other aspects of creative writing, and, most importantly, write. All are welcome, and snacks will be provided! 

CyberPatriot is a nationwide cybersecurity competition that challenges teams to find and correct vulnerabilities in virtual machines, or computer emulations. 

Students with an interest in anatomy & physiology are invited to join this club. Here we will get the unique opportunity to dive deeper into learning about animals and eventually dissect a few specimens. The aim of this club is to spread awareness of the necessity of biodiversity in our world and to obtain a greater appreciation for the ecological roles each species carries. This club is student funded and will require active participation. 

This activity is for those who enjoy the environment.  This club is a way to give back as a steward of the environment. Club members will develop projects that make our school a healthier, “greener” environment. Our group will also work to improve the environment within the local community.

Did you ever think you could learn the Gospel message from a comic strip about a group of children and their loveable beagle? In this activity, you will discover exactly that! For over 50 years, Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, cleverly revealed the beliefs and teachings of the Christian faith in cartoon form. We will examine and identify the theological perspective that is weaved throughout the most iconic comic strip of all time. This includes analyzing the classic holiday movies associated with Peanuts, such as "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

In this activity we will learn to draw fashion illustrations and create a line of fashions inspired by your personal aesthetic.  Students will have the option to use the sewing machine.  Space is limited to 10 participants due to studio size. There is a $15 materials fee due at first session.  We will also watch various movie clips of designers, fashion shows, costumes, etc. No experience is needed, just an interest in fashion! There will also be the opportunity to display your work at the end of the year Art / Fashion show. 

A fun way to engage with other students who like French - games, snacks, cooking lessons - what more can you ask for? You don't even need to be a French student - all are welcome!

We uncover family history! We use historical documents, databases, and first-person interviews to uncover our personal stories! 

Girls United is a club that will raise awareness for women in leadership positions as well as those in underserved communities. We will assess needs at local women's shelters and work on providing support.

Students are invited to learn the basics of Graphic Design or further develop their skills. We will learn to use websites like Canva for basic design projects, or utilize Adobe Softwares to create professional pieces. This club is recommended for students taking AP 2-D Art and Design. 

An organization for anyone interested in the heath field. The purpose of HOSA is to develop leadership and HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition. We will hear from guest speakers in the health field, as well as participate in competitions. There is a possible trip to the national conference in June. All members will need to pay a $10 membership fee for national dues. 

Do you like to paint your nails or your friends’ nails?  Would you like to practice nail art or try some nail stickers?  Join the nail polish club!  This club will provide a great time to relax, talk with your friends, and leave with a fresh manicure!  Club members will need to bring their own supplies to each meeting.

Do you love Christmas? Are you counting the days until Santa arrives?  Join us in 302 for all things Christmas. We will watch Christmas movie favorites, share Christmas cookie recipes (and cookies), and even learn how to wrap fancy gifts!

Let's Do Lunch is a service club aimed at serving the poor within our local community. Members meet during the activity period to assemble bagged lunches which will be donated to Emmanuel Dining Room in Wilmington, DE. Members will be asked to donate lunch supplies as needed (i.e. bread/rolls, lunch meat, PB&J, sandwich bags, individual chip bags etc.)

We will explore the Marvel Cinematic Universe, through watching videos and reading comics. Discover the story behind your favorite characters like the Avengers or Guardians of the Galaxy. 

Do you like math and have an interest in competing with students from other schools? Math League participates in several competitions throughout the year. Competitions are held locally or virtually and typically take place after school. We have two freshman teams and three 10th-12th grade teams. Preference for 10th-12th graders will be given to those who have participated in previous years.

Are you interested in learning more about the judicial system? Do you enjoy public speaking and/or acting? If so, consider joining Mock Trial. In this activity, students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses as part of a statewide competition held in February. Students develop opening and closing statements as well as direct and cross examinations, and members of the Delaware Judiciary and Bar serve as judges and jurors. This activity requires commitment but offers the opportunity to enhance logical thinking and public speaking skills. 

Padua's Music Ministry is responsible for leading the community in song at the school liturgies and prayer services each month. It is a great opportunity to have fun together, choose the music for Mass, and work on new arrangements. If you like to sing, we'd love to have you join us. Students who play instruments (piano, guitar, etc) are also invited to consider adding your talents and gifts to make our worship even better. To prepare for services, practices will be held outside of school hours (not during the Activity Period), usually before school from 7:45am-8:05am and after school from 2:45-3:30pm at least 3 to 4 times per month. Please email Dr. Bozanic or Mrs. Alinda if you have any questions.

Do you love music? Do you sing or play an instrument or are interested in learning? If so, please consider joining Dr. Bozanic and your fellow sisters for a monthly music session. The group will play through a variety of songs, share performance tips, and even offer beginner lessons in voice and guitar (and other instruments depending on the members). This is designed to be a relaxed, jam session-like environment for Padua students to share their musical talents with one another. Members will be invited to bring in songs for the group to play. The selections will draw from a variety of genres so whether you like folk, country, rock, Christian, jazz, or anything in between, all are welcome to join. No musical skills are required and there is no after school commitment or performance expectation, just an appreciation for the power of song. Practice your musical skills, develop new ones, work with your sisters, and, above all, have fun filling the Big Box of Love with beautiful melodies.

Padua360 is open to all students with an interest in writing, editing, photography, social media, or anything else in the field of journalism. Students will be fully responsible for content with some taking leadership roles as student editors. Meetings will occur during the A and B Club period, so feel free to sign up for one or both! Meetings will be as needed prior to website updates. Club members should be willing to attend various school functions such as concerts, plays, sporting events, and more to report on them for the paper. No experience necessary!

Panda Spirit Group. Athletes and Non-Athletes can sign up for the group to help with athletic events, managers, set up spirit groups for game attendance, run Athletic Twitter, etc

The club’s primary goal is to have a positive influence on the community by promoting mental health awareness through various activities. Some potential activity options will include NAMI walk, mental health speakers, and therapy dogs while also collaborating with other clubs and departments. 

 

During each meeting, we will do a series of exercises to strengthen your body and relax your mind, giving you the confidence you need to take on the rest of your day! This activity welcomes students of all athletic abilities and skill levels. The only required materials will be a fitness mat or towel and a water bottle.

Read it, write it, recite it. Whether you are a poet or just appreciate poetry, this club is for you. We will read and share poetry with one another; we will do poetry workshops and then have open mic time for sharing; we will work together in small groups to prepare for national competitions (totally voluntary, not required). You can do all of these or just one. This club is what WE all make of it. By joining, you will not only enjoy what we have planned, but also YOU will be co-creating the club by sharing your ideas. Join us to explore people and prose. We can't wait to celebrate with all the Padua poets, new and old.

100, 500, 750, 1000! Let's do a puzzle!

For those who enjoy handicrafts and want to try something new: sewing and embroidery is for you! Develop your skills and enjoy a stress-relieving hobby. We'll learn simple things like sewing buttons and fixing hems, then move onto hand embroidering beautiful decorative designs, and much more! Once you learn the basics of sewing and embroidery, the world of fashion design opens up to you. This club is suitable for both beginners and those with experience. There is a $5 fee for supplies and materials.

The mission of this club is to bring light to and expose the stem fields to students at Padua. This is a field that is mostly men, and by bringing a club about it to an all girls school, we could bring some change to that statistic. Perry participants could come and speak about their experience. Additionally, each meeting will focus on different elements of STEM and have activities relating to them. This club will be deeply involved with engineering week as well.

All members of Student Council are required to sign up for this activity.  If you are a Freshman Homeroom Rep or a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class officer, this is the time we will gather together to plan all our school events including Spirit Week, Winter Ball, and the Father/Daughter Event.  As an elected member of Student Council your participation is valuable.  This is a mandatory activity for you.

The Alliance is a group of students who celebrate the diversity of the Padua sisterhood through sharing experiences and supporting one another.  Those of you who were previously members of BSU, IDEA, or La Mezcla, this is our new home.  Recognizing that many people have more than one racial/ethnic heritage, we are joining together as allies for, and sisters to, one another.  The Alliance is a place where we join together to discuss race and culture and bring awareness to the complexities of race and ethnicity.  We work together to highlight the unique experiences and identities of Padua’s students of color.  As one student said, “We are not all the same and that is beautiful.” If you are looking for a safe space to share your experiences and your voice as a student of color, the Alliance is a place where you can do so.

Students who join The Book Sisters will have the opportunity to read quietly while enjoying coffee and baked treats. Meetings will be spent sharing current “reads”, working on programming to encourage choice reading at Padua, and eventually reading a selected novel together. If you enjoy reading or would like quiet time to read for fun, this is the space for you!

The primary focus of this club will be working on organization and leadership skills for the Student of the Year campaigns going on outside of Padua. Our main goal is to give students the opportunity to get involved in philanthropy and immerse themselves in the cancer research community. We will connect with students running for Student of the Year through LLS from Padua to connect and brainstorm with each other and get advice when needed. 

Enjoy some time developing the relaxing skill of knitting, crocheting and friendship bracelet making. No matter what your skill level, you are welcome to join! All club members will need to bring their own supplies. We will have different activities, service opportunities and free time for crafting.

Create live theatre together! Learn and practice the crafts of the theatre. Whether your interest is in playwriting, acting, directing, or designing, this is a place to cultivate your passion together. Actors need scripts, writers need performers, and all the world's a stage! Interested students may submit their work for the Young Playwrights Festival. Great portfolio or History Day possibilities....