 The school community prides itself on athletic achievements, and STA fields teams known as the "Raiders" in a wide variety of sports (see below).Arts-related groups include the Aquinas Concert Band (which won a bronze medal at the Atlantic Band Festival in Halifax in May 2006), a Jazz Band, a choir, two yearly school plays, and the school's Light and Sound Crew.Several leadership and school community groups also exist, including the school's Student Council, the STA Prefects, the STA Model United Nations Organization, the Athletic Council, Art's Council, Mentors and the Social Justice Club.