At St. Margaret's, we believe in an appropriate balance of work and play. That's why we've devoted time and attention to creating an activities program that fosters personal satisfaction and growth. Students can pursue three different activities each year. We challenge them to try a variety of things knowing that they shouldn't limit themselves to what they know, but grow by trying what they don't.
Each day betweeen the end of afternoon classes and the beginning of dinner, St. Margaret's comes alive with the energy of girls in action. This is a time when students participate in clubs, sports, and other activities. It is a time to have fun with friends, to explore interests, to learn in a different way. Weekends on campus can take our girls to events at nearby schools and frequent off-campus trips take advantage of the sights, sounds, and action of Richmond, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and New York City. On campus and nearby, cycling along the Rappahannock, strolling into town to catch a movie, or getting in some tennis are favorites.

Extracurricular Activities

If individual sports are more appealing than team athletics, there are plenty of other activities designed for solo performers. For the artistic, St. Margaret's offers two dramatic productions each year, and dance is offered each afternoon. For the civic-minded, community service fulfills this requirement. Contributing to one of three school publications is another option for students.

Activities include:
FallWinterSpring
Horseback RidingSet Design & ConstructionHorseback Riding
Community ServiceCommunity ServiceCommunity Service
Library AssistantLibrary AssistantNewspaper
WalkingYogaWalking
AerobicsAerobicsAerobics
Bell ChoirLife SkillsLife Skills
DanceDanceDance
Study HallStudy HallStudy Hall
DramaDrama

Weekend Activities

Activities beyond the boundaries of St. Margaret's campus give students time to relax and socialize with students from other boarding schools. They can include a cruise, a concert, or dinner at an ethnic restaurant, as well as shopping, dances, movies, and museum trips. For students interested in environmental issues, Project CLEARR (Citizen-Led Education About the Rappahannock River), spearheaded by our Environmental Club, involves teachers and students from other schools in collecting and interpreting river samples.

Clubs and Organizations

The following clubs, societies, and outside organizations are active at St. Margaret's. An asterisk next to an organization means a student must be elected, appointed, or invited to join:

Academics Committee*Activities Committee
Athletics Committee*Bell Choir
The Channel (newspaper)Community Council*
The Current (yearbook)Drama Club
Ensemble*Environmental Club
French ClubFrench Honor Society*
Glee ClubThe Honor Council*
International Thespian Society*Latin Club
National Honor Society*Peer Leaders*
Quill & Scroll*Spanish Club
Student Admission Society*Student Government*
Thistle SocietyThe Tides (literary magazine)
Vestry


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