All School Project: A St. Malachy School Tradition

History

In 1995 St. Malachy teachers sought to enhance students’ educational experience with a unique and interesting approach to learning; and the annual All School Project (ASP) was the result of their creative innovation. More than thirty years later, the All School Project is still one of the most excitedly anticipated activities each year.

About

All School Projects differ from traditional classroom instruction in that the entire student body participates together in the day’s activities.

All students, grades, K-6, are divided into multi-aged groups led by a sixth grader. Serving as All School Project leaders is one of the highlights of the sixth grade year at St. Malachy, allowing for growth and development of communication skills and leadership qualities.

Each group travels to multiple stations throughout the day where teachers have prepared lessons, hands-on activities, crafts, and often food to help bring the year’s theme to life.

Past All School Project Themes

  • 2006-2007: Our Southern Friends

  • 2007-2008: It’s a Small World

  • 2008-2009: Caring for God’s World

  • 2009-2010: Building and Growing Together

  • 2010-2011: ILLINOIS

  • 2011-2012: God, Service, Country

  • 2012-2013: All God’s Creatures

  • 2013-2014: Water

  • 2014-2015: Africa, Europe, Cinco de Mayo

  • 2015-2016: Our Catholic Faith

  • 2016-2017: For the Love of Math

  • 2017-2018: Vocations

  • 2018-2019: God’s Gift of Creation

  • 2019-2020: For the Love of Reading

  • 2020-2021: N/A

  • 2021-2022: The World is Waiting

  • 2022-2023: Fine Arts

  • 2023-2024: Celebrating our Heritage: Country, Church, Community

  • 2024-2025: Caring for God’s Creation

  • 2025-2026: Our Catholic Faith