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Admission NEWS
First Virtual Open House
Padua held its first Virtual Open House on Sunday, October 18. This one hour live-streamed event displayed what makes Padua
a premier, college-prep high school. Then-Principal David Stec ’86 emceed the broadcast and guided families through pre- recorded video segments that showcased our strong academics, Franciscan spirituality, fine arts, athletics, and student life. These videos featured Padua students and teachers sharing their stories and experiences of how Padua truly helps students to be happy, healthy, holy and highly prepared.
Family Tours
Shadowing plays a vital role in allowing students to experience a day in the life of a Padua student. This year, Padua offered private family tours for prospective students during the school day and some evenings. More than 150 students and families toured Padua and were able to meet teachers, see the campus, and ask questions. We are glad that future students were able to get a glimpse into life as a Padua student.
Padua Admissions hosted the first ever Meet the Bruins event, a new and fun way for 8th graders to get to know current Padua students, on
October 29, 2020. Over 50 prospective students heard from a panel of 10 Padua students who answered questions and gave them insight into the culture at Padua. Topics ranged from club activities, high school transition, homework load, dress code and lunches. There was a raffle for prizes and Padua gear for those in attendance. In the cafeteria, the Padua Parents Club was available to share their experiences with prospective parents and answer their questions. Since students could not shadow this year, Meet the Bruins helped these students begin to understand what it means to be a Bruin.
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