St. Catherine Academy, Fairfield CT

Saint Catherine Academy celebrated the graduation of three students this week! Congratulations to Melissa, Ian, and Anna! We are so proud of all they have accomplished and the joy they have brought to our school.

Our Academy students went on a field trip to the bowling alley! We had so much fun knocking down pins and cheering for each other. An outing like this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year!

May is the month we honor the Blessed Mother. During the prayer service, students placed a crown of flowers on Mary’s head, and everyone placed fresh flowers in the vase to honor Mary as the mother of Jesus.

Back in February, Ian had the idea to start counting how many pizza boxes the group folded during their weekly vocational training at Vazzy’s. Since then, they have folded 1,000 pizza boxes! Congratulations on this milestone!

This week, we hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time to our community. Our students shared lunch alongside our volunteers and served them drinks and dessert. Thank you to all our amazing volunteers!

At Saint Catherine Academy, art class is a space where creativity shines, and self-expression comes to life. Each hands-on project explores imagination and colors. We look forward to art each week.

Technology is an important part of learning at Saint Catherine Academy! From iPads and desktop computers to smart boards, our students use a variety of tools to build skills in engaging ways. Whether they’re practicing typing, learning letters, or exploring new concepts, technology helps bring hands-on learning to life every day.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Fridays bring out the best in teamwork! Each person has a role to play—spreading, cutting, and bagging—and every step matters. Together, we use our skills to help those in need by making sandwiches and donating them to Merton House. Even small actions can make a big impact.

Our students are working hard. Through vocational training, some students travel to different work sites where they practice important skills such as cleaning, sorting, and more. These meaningful opportunities help our students develop responsibility, confidence, and greater independence.

Cold weather calls for indoor recess and more time in the gym. Our students love staying active, playing games, and playing together. We can't wait for beautiful spring days when we can go back outside and enjoy our playground!