Padua Academy

📣 National Biomechanics Day

For many years, students in Padua's Topics in Biomedical Engineering course have participated in National Biomechanics Day at the University of Delaware STAR Health Sciences Campus, connecting classroom learning with real-world careers in science, research, and healthcare.

During this year's visit, students explored the Neuromuscular Biomechanics, Human Robotics, and Orthopaedic Tissue Mechanics labs, participating in hands-on activities that deepened their understanding of human movement and introduced them to careers in biomechanics and related STEM fields.

A special thank you to the University of Delaware graduate students who shared their expertise, led workshops, and inspired our students by sharing their academic and professional journeys.

Experiences like these are part of what makes a Padua education unique—connecting students with leaders in higher education and helping them discover future opportunities. 💛🐼

Summer Community Connections ☀️

One of the many ways Padua students make an impact beyond our campus is through our Future Teachers Club, one of more than 50 clubs and activities offered at Padua.

This year, club members partnered with William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School, working alongside K-5 teachers every other week to support classroom instruction and gain firsthand experience in the art of teaching. Students also volunteered at after-school programs, built relationships with Lewis students throughout the year, and welcomed them to Padua for our annual Culture Day celebration.

To conclude the school year, Future Teachers Club members put their leadership and communication skills to work by writing a grant that funded more than 100 "Summer Fun" kits for Lewis students. After securing the funding, the girls assembled and delivered the bags, helping Lewis students stay engaged in learning and fun throughout the summer.

Stay tuned throughout the summer as we highlight more of Padua's community connections and the many ways our students are making a difference.

💛🐼 Learn more about Student Life and our 50+ clubs and activities at Padua through the link in our bio.

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua, one of Padua Academy’s patron saints. 💛📖🌿

Known for his wisdom, compassion, and devotion to sharing God’s Word, St. Anthony reminds our Pandas that faith grows when we use our voices, talents, and actions to serve others and make a difference in the world.

“Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.”

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Service is at the heart of the Padua experience. 💛🖤

✨ Padua Academy is proud to once again earn a National Community Service Award from the United Nations Association and be recognized with the Emerald School Impact Award for our students' outstanding dedication to service.

During the 2025-2026 school year, Padua students dedicated more than 12,500 hours of service to local and global communities 🌎, living out our mission through faith, compassion, and action.

Through service to those in need 🤝, our students continue to answer the call to lead Christ-centered lives of service.

We are incredibly proud of our Pandas for making a difference and being a force for good wherever they go. 💛

📣 Calling all Padua parents and alumnae!

We need help with these 🇮🇹 Italian Festival shifts at the 9th and Dupont Admission Gate:

🖤 Friday Night 6/12 | 7:30–10:00 p.m.
💛 Saturday Night 6/13 | 7:30–10:30 p.m.

If you can lend a hand, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below and enter access code: panda.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ACA623A5F5C16-63845110-9thand

Thank you for supporting Padua Academy!

💛🖤 At our End-of-Year Faculty & Staff Brunch at the Whist Club, we celebrated another incredible year at Padua and honored colleagues reaching milestone anniversaries! 🎉

👏 20 Years: Karen Duppel, Rainbow Giaquinto, Brandon Lawler, and Ray Helie were recognized with a special poem by Dean and pseudo poet laureate Maria Kilmon.

👏 25 Years: Lisa Kowalski was honored as Dr. Sarah Smith and Rosa Iacono took us down memory lane with photos and heartfelt reflections celebrating her years of dedication to Padua.

👏 30 Years: Dr. Mary McClory was celebrated with a creative periodic table tribute designed by Anna Alinda.

Thank you to all of our faculty and staff for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students. Wishing everyone a restful, relaxing, and well-deserved summer! ☀️

🌟Congratulations to three Padua students on being selected to attend the 2026 Delaware Governor’s School for Excellence this July! 💛🖤

✨ Emma Jean Linder ’28 - Academic Program
💃 Kayden Reynolds ’28 - Dance Program
🎶 Samantha Petruccelli ’28 - Choral Program

Hosted at the University of Delaware, Governor’s School is a highly competitive, one-week residential program that brings together Delaware’s top rising juniors in academics and the arts. Students participate in intensive programs led by university faculty while living on campus and collaborating with talented peers from across the state.

We are so of these outstanding Pandas and can’t wait to see all they accomplish at Governor’s School this July! 🐼

🇮🇹 Heading to the Italian Festival? Park at Padua Academy and support Padua Athletics! 🖤💛🐼

For just $10 cash, you'll get a close, secure parking spot while helping our Panda athletes. Entrance is on N. Rodney Street between 9th and 10th Streets.

Thank you for supporting Padua Athletics! 🇮🇹🖤💛🐼

📅 Italian Festival: June 7–13, 2026.
Padua Academy Athletics Padua Alumnae

🎉📚 That's a wrap, Pandas! 🐼☀️

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, we celebrate a year filled with faith, friendship, learning, and unforgettable memories.

From first-day jitters to final exams, this year has been an incredible journey. Thank you to our students, families, faculty, and staff for the laughter, leadership, achievements, and sisterhood that filled our halls each day.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and time to recharge! 🌞🌊

As we say goodbye to another wonderful school year, we're already looking forward to welcoming our newest Pandas from the Class of 2030 this fall! 🐼💛

We'll see you back on Broom Street in August. Have a great summer, Pandas! 💛🖤

🌊🍪 A fun way to wrap up the school year!

As classes came to a close today, some of our juniors in Oceanography celebrated by decorating cookies inspired by their favorite ocean creatures and underwater scenes. 🐠🐙🦈🐢 These edible works of art showcased both their ocean knowledge and creativity! 🎨

Good luck to all of our Pandas as they finish the year strong. You've worked hard all year—now it's time to shine! ✨📚
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