Grappling Champions

St. Catherine of Siena School students (left to right) Thomas C., Michael B., and Jeremy A. each won a gold medal in their respective weight class at the NAGA (North American Grappling Association) World Championship tournament on April 11 held in Newark, NJ..  They are all students at K-Dojo MMA in Fairfield and they have been training in submission grappling and other martial arts (Muy Thai, MMA, and kickboxing) for about 8 months.

Chess Champions

St. Catherine of Siena School recently hosted its first annual Round Robin Chess Tournament for students in grades 3 through 8. The winners, from left to right were Lucy S., first place novice division, Alex U., first place advanced division, and  Owen T., second place advanced division. The school also sponsors afterschool chess clinics for St. Catherine students in grades 3 and 4.