ROSWELL—Joining together to study history, students from three archdiocesan Catholic schools gathered at Queen of Angels School to participate in an educational unit about the Civil War.

Approximately 30 fifth-grade, 13 sixth-grade and 10 eighth-grade students from St. Anthony’s and Our Lady of Lourdes School in Atlanta traveled to the Roswell school Nov. 30.

Sister Patricia Clune, CSJ, current principal at Queen of Angels, served at St. Anthony’s School for 12 years as an administrator and for four years as a second-grade teacher.

“We hope that this is the beginning of a unique partnership between our schools,” Sister Clune said. “It gives both groups the opportunity to meet other students, learn from each other and gain the benefit of a shared learning experience.”

The students enjoyed a drama performed by Young Audience of Atlanta, entitled “Gone for a Soldier: Voices of the American Civil War.” Before and after the play, the students participated in an interactive learning experience.

Children in one fifth-grade class at Queen of Angels said they liked learning about similarities and differences that exist between Catholic schools around Atlanta as well as learning historical facts.

Sister Clune said that it is important for schools to share educational opportunities with each other.

“It seemed appropriate in this season of giving that we share our resources with others,” she said. “Our goal as educators is to ensure that children develop a lifelong love of learning. A program such as this one always generates excitement. The participation of our friends from St. Anthony’s and Our Lady of Lourdes made it a memorable occasion.”