Rockingham Times

The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth issued the following announcement on October 26.

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PORTSMOUTH—Saint Patrick Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new 17,000 sq. ft.multipurpose facility at the School’s location on Banfield Road in September. The completion of this project is a major celebration for the school, as the new space has allowed for an increase in programmatic offerings for the students and families. As an independent, Catholic school, Saint Patrick Academy offers a child-centered approach to learning where faith, academics, leadership, and virtue intertwine.

“Joining together to celebrate the opening of this new facility highlights the school’s tremendous growth and celebrates the incredible support that we have received from the community,” says James Melone, head of school, at Saint Patrick Academy. “The Mind-Body-Spirit Capital Campaign that we launched to fund this project saw 100% participation from our Board, the Capital Campaign Committee, the students, and the faculty and staff.”

This news comes in the wake of many recent initiatives and accomplishments of the school, including remaining open for in-person instruction each day throughout the 2020-2021 school year and enjoying high levels of student engagement in all extracurricular activities with an 87% participation rate among all students.

“At Saint Patrick Academy, we focus on educating the hearts and the minds of our students, said James Broom, Board chair. “Certainly, this space allows for expanded opportunities to deliver on our mission.”

About Saint Patrick Academy:

Saint Patrick Academy is an independent, Catholic school, located in Portsmouth. With its primary focus on the faith formation of its students, Saint Patrick Academy prides itself on offering a virtue-based education with a history of high academic success. To learn more about Saint Patrick Academy, visit www.saintpatrickacademy.org.

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