ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Calling all aspiring chefs and Harry Potter fans!

Children in the Bayshore have a new opportunity for learning about these exciting topics, and many more, at the new Mother Teresa Regional School Learning Academy.

Julia Nagy, Chair of the Mother Teresa Regional (MTRS) school board, explained that the learning academy is open to all students in the Bayshore area. “Our Learning Academy is designed to provide enrichment opportunities to all children in the area in a safe and fun environment at the MTRS Campus.” Mother Teresa Regional School is located at 55 South Avenue, Atlantic Highlands.

Michele Leite, Director of MTRSLA, noted that the programs range from Irish dancing to photography and even a creative writing class based on the Harry Potter book series

Leite said classes for the Fall 2011 session are available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings. She also noted that certain classes are available for children as young as two.

Additional information on the Learning Academy is available by calling the school at 732-291-1050 or by visiting the website at http://www.mtregional.com/index.php/academics_programs/learning_academy/