Holy Child Academy, Drexel Hill
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Holy Child Academy (HCA) is an independent, Catholic school for boys and girls of all faiths from Nursery 2 through Eighth Grade. Holy Child Academy (HCA) is an independent, Catholic school for boys and girls of all faiths. Serving two year olds through Eighth Graders, HCA lays the foundation for a lifetime of excellence, achievement, and service.
Located in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, and part of the Holy Child Network of Schools, HCA prepares students to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Small classes allow children to discover their unique gifts; a strong academic program instills a lifelong love of learning; vibrant arts and athletics enrich students’ development; and a welcoming, supportive community helps nurture the essential values of respect, responsibility, and generosity.
HCA is sponsored by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.
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facebook.comMs. Menno has been busy getting the new first-grade classroom ready for the school year. How are you preparing for back to school?
Enjoy a scenic, family friendly, USATF certified course which takes you through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of Drexel Park. There will be a water stop midway through the course, refreshments and awards following the race. There is also a one-mile fun run for kids with medals to all participants! The first 100 registrants will receive a cotton T-shirt. Register today! The pre-registration fee is $20 for the 5K and $10 for the one-mile fun run. All proceeds will benefit Holy Child Academy athletic programs. Onsite registration also will be available at 7:30 a.m. on 9/23.
We're getting ready for #SolarEclipse2017 in Drexel Hill! Where are you viewing the eclipse? Tell us in the comments!
It certainly has been an active and exciting summer at HCA. Last week we held a farewell party for campers and their families. While it's always hard to say goodbye to campers, we'll be saying hello to many of them when school begins on Sept. 6.
"Remember that it is not sufficient to have begun well; you must also persevere with courage and finish with resolution." -Cornelia Connelly We wish the best of luck to the class of 2017 as they embark on their next journey.
Can you believe that Holy Child Academy is celebrating 90 years during the 2017-18 school year? Check out our new banner located on the Shadeland Ave. fence! We hope you will join us throughout the year to celebrate HCA's rich legacy and bright future! #celebrating90 #90years
Bravo to the students who participated in the Theatre Intensive Camp Week with Nate Golden. They worked together to create their very own original musical about recycling. The week culminated in a premiere performance for families and campers.
Happy National Book Lovers Day! What were your favorite books as a child?
Tonight! Don't miss Upper Darby Summer Stage's Dance Troupe performance followed by the Cabaret performance (8:30 p.m.) featuring HCA Alumnae Hannah and Sarah McGrath.
Mrs. DeLuca, fifth-grade homeroom and Spanish teacher, will have many summer vacation stories to share with her students when school starts in a few weeks. She traveled to Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla and Tarragona – places she enjoyed when she lived in Spain working as a bilingual teacher. Where did HCA families travel over the summer? Share your photos in the comments!
Fourth-grade teacher Gary St. Cyr donated a day on the Delaware River for the 2017 HCA Auction. The Zhang/Dong family recently enjoyed their prize, a ride on St. Cyr’s boat and lunch dockside at an open-air restaurant. Thank you to the Zhang/Dong family, who supported HCA by bidding on this package. We are grateful to everyone who made the auction a success. Mark your calendars for the 2018 HCA Auction: Feb. 24.
Featured in PIVOT Today: Holy Child Academy alumna and Pulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen. Random House recently released the paperback of Miller's Valley, Quindlen's eighth novel. #HolyChildAcademy
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