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