Extracurriculars

Archbishop Bergan Catholic School provides the opportunities of a large school in a smaller school setting. With an enrollment of 450, Bergan has the benefits of an optimum enrollment size: stronger student achievement, higher participation among students and a richer curriculum. As a result, Bergan offers the most comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs to ensure the development of the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, physically and socially.

Goal

Give students opportunities to develop their interests and potential beyond the academic classroom.

Objectives of extracurriculars include the following to help all students:

1. learn to use their leisure time wisely,
2. increase and use constructively whatever unique talents and skills they possess,
3. develop new recreational interests and skills,
4. develop a positive attitude toward the value of academic and recreational activities,
5. increase their knowledge of and skill in functioning as leaders and/or members of a group,
6. promote physical fitness and encourage habits which build and maintain good health,
7. promote the development of personality and communication skills through participation in fine arts activities,
8. develop a positive attitude toward school as a result of participation in the student activities program,
9. and develop a realistic and positive attitude toward themselves and others.