academy_building_cropped_oct_2008.jpgOn Sunday, September 21st, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy hosted an open house for the local community.  Students, faculty, and staff greeted the visitors who were invited to tour OLSWA’s two main buildings:  St. Joseph Hall, the former convent that has been OLSWA’s main building since the year 2000, and St. Mary Hall, a former elementary school building which stands next-door and which was acquired by OLSWA this past summer with support from the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation.  The main reception, library, computer lab, music room, and a few classrooms are located in St. Mary’s, while St. Joseph Hall continues to house faculty offices, classrooms, and now a new study room as well as additional lounge space.  The basement now features a student lounge and St. Clare’s Cafe.

On this sunny and cheery day, visitors were entertained by some of the Academy’s talented students.  Jazz piano and old-time fiddling entertained over 200 new and old friends who came from around the community and as far as two hours away. 

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Entertainers Elizabeth O'Brien and Elliott and Ben-David Warner

Guests were also treated to hotdogs and ice cream, baked goods, and there were even games and face-painting for the children.

Thank you to all who stopped by!  It was great to see you!

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Students Christine, Catherine and Emma help with ice cream scooping.

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Wheelbarrow race!

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Elizabeth Enright visiting with Elena Afelski and two of her children

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Professor Chris Zakrzewski with Dr. David Warner

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Kerr family with Erin Nicholson and staff, Laura and Lorna.

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Thomas Nicholson, a.k.a. Ladybug