Sacred Heart student Olivia Colombo named one of top 30 nationally in computer science competition

KINGSTON, Mass. - June 2, 2015 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, proudly announces that eighth grade student Olivia Colombo of Kingston, Massachusetts, has been named one of the top 30 students in the national ProjectCSGirls Middle School Computer Science Contest.

ProjectCSGirls is a non-profit organization aimed to cultivate a love for technology and computer science in girls and encourage them to pursue their interests and careers in these fields. The competition featured projects from around the country designed by girls to actively use computer science and technology to develop a solution to an imminent social problem.

Colombo’s entry, “The Green Highway Project,” demonstrates how highways can be utilized as a new source of renewable energy.

She will travel to Washington, D.C., later this summer to attend the annual ProjectCSGirls Gala.

“What a remarkable achievement for Olivia,” said Pamela Desmarais, President of Sacred Heart School. “The entire school couldn’t be more proud of her – we can’t wait to see what Olivia will do next!”

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students.  Founded in 1947, the school underwent  a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.