NDP- ALWAYS EXPANDING, ALWAYS GROWING Notre Dame Preparatory, a Diocesan Catholic High School, was founded in 2002 by a group of committed citizens who wanted to bring a Catholic high school to Scottsdale. With the help of the Diocese of Phoenix, NDP was able to secure a bond to purchase a private elementary school campus. This campus has grown to encompass a gymnasium, chapel, two-story classroom building and stadium complex. Most recently, NDP opened the St. Catherine of Bologna Performing Arts Center (PAC). The PAC is named after St. Catherine of Bologna, the Patron Saint of the Arts. The 20,000-square foot building houses NDP's instrumental musical education classrooms, and choir, dance, drama and digital video studios. We have also added classes in stagecraft and set design. As we consider the ever-changing landscape of education, it is important for us to think forward to advance our Catholic mission by preparing our students for life beyond NDP. Part of that process includes investing in the facilities that support our Catholic calling and modern-day learning. As soon as the funds are secured, NDP anticipates moving quickly to address other needs. Some of those priorities include the completion of the stadium complex, STEM classrooms and the construction of “Saints Hall” to accommodate in-door dining, large gatherings and additional sacred space, among other priorities.
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