With a variety of clubs and activities from which to choose, Spence offers every student opportunities to get involved in school life outside the classroom. Because of the wide array of choices, most students participate in multiple activities.
Participation in extracurricular activities is encouraged, because in addition to promoting collaboration, it enables students to develop talents that may not find expression in the classroom. Because Spence is a small school with a cohesive community, many students have the opportunity to assume a leadership role in a club or activity by the time they graduate.
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Lower School students may participate in Second Act, the after school program offering different activities every day. Students in Grades 3 and above may choose to take part in chorus. In Middle School, the choices broaden with lunchtime clubs, after school athletics, chorus and dance.
Clubs and activities are a vital part of Upper School life and allow students to pursue specific interests and gain significant organizing and leadership experience. Students become involved in everything from volunteering at local food pantries and running for Student Council to practicing debate skills and taking photographs for the yearbook. Among other opportunities, they may choose Model Congress, Fingerprints (the literary arts magazine), one of the choral groups, or the fall drama. At Spence, there is no shortage of opportunities to share one’s interests, make new friends, and get involved.