All classes participate in a wide range of activities that are appropriate for each grade level.  The students learn valuable lessons through Play!  Sportsmanship, the spirit of cooperation, respect, kindness and effort are constantly reinforced throughout the activities.

Kindergarten - Grade 2

A variety of activities which include:

• The Parachute,
• Cooperative games
• Movement exploration
• Balance
• Coordination (skipping, hopping, jumping)
• Eye-hand coordination
• Relays
• Holiday games (i.e. Egg Hunt, St.Patrick's Day circuit training)
• Shipwreck

Grades 3 and 4

A progression from the above-mentioned activities into games that promote teamwork and require a longer attention span.  Lead up games to Soccer, Volleyball (Newcomb), Kickball, Wiffleball, and Basketball are introduced.  Students also enjoy working in groups with hula hoops and jump ropes.

Grades 5 - 8 

Students enjoy a wide range of activities that include team-oriented games as well as individual fitness challenges. In addition to the team sports listed above, the students look forward to:

• Harry Potter's Quidditch
• March Madness Tourney
• Cage Ball
• Crab Soccer
• CYO Fitness Challenge
• Circuit training
• Speedball

In addition, a certified Pilates Instructor comes in for a 4 week time frame each year for two specified grades in the Fall and Winter. The children improve their balance, flexibility, breathing techniques, posture and core strength!

Our Lady Queen of Peace's Theatre program provides students with numerous opportunities to express themselves on stage through public speaking, singing, dancing, and acting.  Through the program, students gain confidence and build self-esteem.

Our theatre productions are collaborative efforts that promote teamwork and individual success.  Each actor is given a role with a name. Students with musical ability are invited to play and those who enjoy art are invited to design and decorate our sets.  A single production can involve up to 100 students. Past performances have included:
 

• Charlie Brown Christmas
• A Christmas Carol
• The Little Drummer Boy
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
• Annie
• Cinderella
• The Sound of Music
• Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
• Frosty The Snowman
• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
• The Year Without A Santa Claus