About Campus Life at SRA
The Saint Raphael Academy campus is found in the heart of the historic Quality Hill Neighborhood of Pawtucket. Our campus is comprised of 7 buildings and just like a college campus SAINT students have the opportunity to attend classes in a variety of buildings throughout the day.
The Lasallian motto “enter to learn..leave to serve” can be found in every classroom at Saint Raphael Academy and be assured that it is lived out every day on campus. We serve each other when we hold one another in prayer, we serve each other when we participate in random acts of kindness (some students recognized with SAINT Awards) we serve each other when we gather to help those in need.
Our Saint Raphael Academy family recently participated in: The Third Annual Homeless Sleep Out for the Keep the Heat On Fund, Peanut Butter Drive for SAINT Olympic week, Kids Arts and Craft Drive for the Tomorrow Fund, Penny War for our sister school in Kenya, Africa, a mission trip to the San Miguel School on Long Island, walking in the annual Good Friday Walk for Hunger and volunteering regularly at the soup kitchen in Holy Family church.
Character Development Program at Saint Raphael Academy
Theme for 2011-2012: “Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.” Micah 6:8
Our Saint Ray’s school community will be bringing this scripture passage to life through out the academic year.
Theme for 2010-2011: “Do Unto Others as You Would Have Others Do Unto You”
A Lasallian education is about more than science, literature and history. It’s about learning those subjects within the context of social justice and service to the poor. “Our mission as a Catholic high school calls us to focus on the spiritual, physical, social and emotional development of our students, as well as their intellectual development” says Maryann Donohue-Lynch, President-Principal. “Whether through a drama production like Cabaret, in which our students explore how a society can be overtaken by a scourge like Nazism, or through direct service like our Lasallian Youth projects, whether through guest speakers such Ms. Jodee Blanco or Mr. Jimmie Briggs or through the sportsmanlike conduct of our RI State Basketball Championships, we at Saint Raphael Academy always seek to promote the gospel teaching to “love your neighbor as yourself” Our students know those words aren’t just for religion class- they’re a guide for living.”
Wellness Program
CHAMPS: Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive SAINTS is an after school program for any member of the SAINTS family who is interested in learning about eating healthy and getting in shape. Participants have the opportunity to experience weight training in our state of the art fitness center in Alumni Hall. Other offerings include aerobics, kickboxing and various other cardio activities. The program meets twice a week after school and is free of charge!
