Student Life
Besides offering a solid educational program, the faculty of Holy Name Parish School tries to afford every child the opportunity to participate in some extracurricular aspect of school life. In doing so, we believe that the student will be an active participant in the development of Holy Name Parish School. The student will come to a greater respect for the church, school, faculty and self, and experience a situation whereby he/she can develop towards maturity.
Eagle Extras
Our mission is to provide quality after-school programs with a safe engaging environment that will motivate and inspire learning outside of the regular school day. Children will benefit from a combination of enrichment, cultural, and recreational activities allowing them to socialize in a constructive environment.
Clubs and after school activities include: Art Club, Band, Chess Club, Dance, Lego Club, Martial Arts, Pretzel Kids, Rose Debate Club, Student Government, Project Pantry Day, Yoga, Volleyball Club, and the Basketball Program.
Extended Day
Sign up for Extended Day is through FACTS. Holy Name Parish School offers an Extended Day program for students in nursery to grade 6. Holy Name teachers and instructional aides coordinate and supervise the program. Activities available during the course of the school year include organized play, both indoors and outdoors, and directed study. Children may choose among separate areas for relaxing, quiet or social activities, reading, and homework. Games and toys are available. Snacks are provided by the teachers in charge.
- Advanced Registration is $30.
- Same-week or same-day registration is $35. (Log in to FACTS/Webforms for same-week or same-day registration)
Liturgical Ministries
Children are invited to participate in one of the parish liturgical ministries:
ALTAR SERVERS: At the end of fourth grade, boys and girls are given the opportunity to function as Altar Servers in the celebration of the Mass. Responsibility and dedication are the key characteristics of candidates for this select body.
CHOIR: All students in Gr. 3-6 are encouraged to join the school choir. Practices are held weekly before Sunday Family Mass. The school choir sings at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass on designated Sundays of the month.
LECTORS: Any student in Gr. 5 and 6 interested in becoming a Lector for the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass should contact us at 978-377-1803 x 1803 for information.
Enrichment Programs
Several cultural, musical, educational, and value-based programs are presented during the school year to enhance learning. The following are programs sponsored by Holy Name in past years:
- ‘Captain Friendship and the Bully Bandit’ from the Bright Star Touring Theater, an anti-bullying program.
- ‘MARC Program’ from Bridgewater State, an anti-bullying program (upper grades)
- Cyberpeace Workshop by the District Attorney’s Office
- Food Play, a program to promote healthy nutrition.