Thanking Our Volunteers
Thank you to the VILLAmazing team of parents who volunteered to transform the gym for our Christmas Bazaar! We are so grateful for you and your gift of time and talent to create a magical Winter Wonderland to help our…
Eighth Graders Create Roller Coasters in Science
For a culminating project, the Eighth grade girls created roller coasters out of pipe insulation and duct tape in Science Lab. "The roller coasters had to include a hill, a loop, a turn and a thrill factor, such as a…
Sixth Graders Study Effects of Erosion
Sixth Graders are studying the effects of erosion and the best method to prevent erosion in Science. They used two liter bottles, turned them on their side, cut open a hole, and filled them to the cap with soil. Some bottles…
Villa Girls Receive Most Awards for Private Middle School Students at CCSRC Awards Ceremony
On March 17, sixth and seventh graders from Villa Maria Academy were honored at the Chester County Science Research Competition Awards Ceremony. Stefanie J. won third place in Earth and Space Science. Norah C. won third place in Zoology. Caroline C.…
Eighth Grade to Race Underwater ROVs in Villa’s Pool This Week
On Friday, March 18, Villa Maria Academy Lower School’s eighth grade students will race their underwater remote operated vehicles (ROVs) in Villa’s swimming pool as the culmination of the Sea Perch program that they have been working on all semester…
Villa Students Present Projects at the Chester County Science Research Competition
On March 7, ten middle school students from Villa Maria Academy presented their projects at the Chester County Science Research Competition at the Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Fair (for Grades 6 through 12) at Technical College High School (Pickering Campus) in Phoenixville. Congratulations…
Sixth Graders Construct Earthquake Proof Structures in Science Lab
As a culminating activity for a unit on earthquakes and in conjunction with learning about the design and engineering process, sixth grade students were charged with creating an earthquake-proof structure. After researching the qualities that allow buildings to withstand earthquakes,…
SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Program Begins for 8th Grade
The 8th grade students worked in their groups to finish drilling and assembling their Sea Perch underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicle) today in Science Lab. "Drilling was by far my favorite," said Angelina S. "It was really cool to use the…
Science Fair Winners Move on to Chester County Science Research Competition
On February 3, Villa Maria Academy celebrated the achievements of 23 talented young ladies in sixth, seventh and eighth grade who placed in the following categories for the school Science Fair: Earth, Physical, Life, Computer Science and Engineering. Several of…
Fourth Grade Holiday STEM Project
On December 16, Fourth Grade teachers Miss Devine and Miss Behr challenged their girls to design a Christmas tree using toothpicks and gumdrops and the goal was for it to be the tallest and be able to stand on its own.…