Padua Academy

Welcome to Padua!

Padua's school motto, "Suaviter sed Fortiter," translates as "Softly, but Strongly" and describes the qualities of an educated woman: nurturing and responsive to the uniqueness of others, yet purposeful and determined, accepting a responsible role in the global community. At the heart of Padua's education are our four pillars: spirituality, scholarship, service and sisterhood. We hope you find your place on Broom Street!

More News from Broom St.

Women's History Month
3/14/2024
To commemorate Women's History Month, we're spotlighting the significant achievements of women across history, as selected by our Social Studies Department. Throughout the month we will add powerful legacies to this article.
Alumna Olivia Rubini '17 on The Voice
3/13/2024
Padua Alumna Olivia Rubini's is on The Voice this season and joins Team Legend!
Tourette Association of America Youth Ambassador
3/11/2024
Anna Drushler ‘25 is one of this year’s 64 Youth Ambassadors for the Tourette Association of America. She shared her personal story with representatives in Washington, D.C. during the Association’s National Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill and advocated for public policies and services for people affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
Taking Drivers Ed to the Next Level
3/7/2024
Students in Drivers Education learned key safety tips on interacting with trucks and buses, by VA Tech researcher, Scott Tidwell and got a first hand view of the being inside a truck.
Sweet Entrepreneurship: Guest Speaker Daneya Jacobs
2/28/2024
Daneya Jacobs, co-owner of Candy Connections, recently shared her entrepreneurial journey with the Padua Alliance during Black History Month. The Alliance is made up of the Black Student Union, the "IDEA" Club (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness), and La Mezcla.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award
2/23/2024
Congratulations to Anuradha Dole ’25, Yamen Ediae ’24, and Izabel Jipson ’24 for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing Award.
Mean Girls: The High School Version
2/21/2024
Padua Musical Theatre delivered an unforgettable series of performances with Mean Girls: The High School Version over the past weekend. It was so FETCH! Be sure to read more about the show.
Annie Taylor, Guest Speaker
2/10/2024
Annie Taylor, award winning Foley Editor, visited our class on Acting and Directing for the Stage and brought a wealth of knowledge and experience from her role in the effects department at Alchemy Post Sound.
2nd SUP Series: Impact Day
1/22/2024
The second SUP Series Event: Impact Day was held at Padua bringing the freshmen classes from Salesianum, Ursuline and Padua together for a day focused on service.
Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification For All
1/5/2024
Thanks to Padua Senior Brynn Fassano's service initiative, all faculty, staff, and students completed Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification on January 4th, with the help of Padua Alumna Val Budischak, Executive Director of EFDC.
Holocaust Survivor Professor Jan Rocek Visits
12/24/2023
On November 10, Professor Jan Rocek visited Padua to speak to the Holocaust and Religion classes. His poignant account of surviving the Holocaust proved to be a valuable and enlightening gift to our students.
The Dialog Teacher Feature: Matt Cross
12/22/2023
Padua Academy teacher Matt Cross 'rekindled my love of writing and reading,' student says in The Dialog Teacher Feature.
Misty Johnson Oratokhai, Guest Speaker
12/12/2023
Misty Johnson Oratokhai, COO of National Children's Center, visited Padua as a guest speaker for our students and spoke of her journey while here at Padua and after.
Holiday Spirit at Padua
12/8/2023
The holiday spirit is all around on Broom Street! Read about all the different ways that Padua has our students, staff, and community in the holiday spirit this Advent and Christmas season.
Delaware STEM Educator Awards
11/27/2023
We are so proud of our STEM teachers for receiving the Delaware STEM Educator Awards for the Community Educator Award for High School & the Jon Manon STEAM Team Education Award.
Our Donors Are Amazing!
11/17/2023
On November 14, your choice can make our Padua Gives Day a success! Every donation supports experiential learning, athletics, student activities and instructional excellence at Padua Academy. Update included.
Ashley Christopher: BSU & IDEA Guest Speaker
11/3/2023
We are #PaduaProud to welcome back Padua Alumna Ashley Christopher, Esq. '03 this week as a guest speaker for our Black Student Union (BSU) and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness (IDEA) clubs.
French & German Exchange Students
11/1/2023
We welcomed 7 new friends from France and 6 new friends from Germany! They took trips, became part of our classes, and rekindled teachers love of language.
Admission Reminders
10/21/2023
Thank you to all the prospective Padua Academy students who joined our second HSPT Prep Course today! We were thrilled to have you with us. Here are some important admission reminders:
Spring Musical Announced
10/20/2023
Student Producers Sarah Voigt '25 & Sydney DeMedio '24 announced that the Padua Musical this school year would be Mean Girls, High School Version, showing February 16-18, 2024.