Co-Curricular Activities

Active mind meetings are a safe and supportive space for students to share what’s going on in their personal lives and discuss ways to destigmatize mental health in our community. This group promotes awareness through green-out games, Wellness Day and connecting with other schools and organizations to support mental health. 

Students in Active Minds meet on Thursdays in Room 25.

Advisor: Ms. Germain
Co-Advisor: Mr. Bergman

Share your art interest with friends.  All levels and all students welcome.

Activities include : Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Jewelry Making, Design a T-Shirt & More!

This club meets on Tuesdays, during Activity Block twice per month in the Art Room.

Advisor: Ms. Hall-Alicandro

New this year! The NDA Book Club will work to unify the school community via common interest in reading and development in literary experiences. Throughout the year, we will discuss integral factors of life through the eyes of literature, such as feminism, racism, and many more. Join us for book discussions and readings throughout the school year!

Advisor: Mrs. Goyette

Creative Writing Club is a space you can express yourself! Contribute to NDA’s literary magazine The Rebel Report, Learn about different writing styles, Journal, Build a writing community and a place to share ideas.

This club will meet during the Spring semester, every other Tuesday, in Room 26.

Advisors: Ms. Inman and Mrs. Vasiliadis

Try your hand at new styles or choreography! Learn combinations and work on technique.

This club meets once a month on Tuesdays in the Theater during Activity Block.

Advisor: Ms. Inman

What does cultural diversity mean to you? How can you help shape cultural appreciation at NDA? 

The intended purpose of the Notre Dame Diversity Club is to unite, enlighten, and bring awareness to the different cultures, traditions, and experiences amongst our student body. We focus not only on appreciating cultures, but also acknowledging the disparities and discriminations that affect members of our community today. This clubs desire is to “start the conversation” and take steps to shape more conscientious, aware, and educated young women prepared to act on behalf of peace and justice in our world and community.

This club meets on Mondays in Room 21

Advisor: Mrs. Mason
 

Girls are powerful. When they’re educated, healthy, and safe, they transform their communities. When girls stand up for girls in need, they empower each other and transform our world. As the NDA Chapter of the United Nations adolescent girl campaign, we engage girls to take action. Through advocacy and education efforts we work to help the hardest to reach girls living in places where it is hardest to be a girl. Strong girls make strong women
#bethechange #girlpower.
 

Glee Club  is the largest of the choral groups and performs at each concert.

Glee Club will meet in the Music Room on Monday's from 2:45 pm- 3:30 pm.
 

Advisor: Mr. Johnson

For players at all levels from beginning to advanced! This club performs at all school concerts.

This club will meet in the Music Room on Wednesdays after school from 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm

Advisor: Mr. Johnson

For All Instrumentalists!

Instrumental Ensemble – the largest ensemble consisting of all school instrumentalists including string, keyboard, wind and percussion players; performs at all concerts.

Jazz Ensemble - usually traditional jazz instruments (saxophones, trumpets, trombones & rhythm section) but could also include flute, clarinet, string players and other instruments – performs at all concerts and other community functions including jazz competitions.

Chamber Orchestra –mostly strings but could include wind and keyboard players – performs at all concerts.

Flute Choir – consists of flute players (piccolo, alto flute, etc.) – performs at all concerts.

Guitar Ensemble –players at all levels from beginning to advanced – performs at all concerts.

Percussion Ensemble –all levels of players, from beginning to advanced – performs at all concerts.

IN ADDITION – The program offers private lessons in the following instruments: voice, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, and all percussion. These lessons can take place during free periods and after school times.

This club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm in the Music Room.

Advisor: Mr. Johnson

Interested in learning about the French or Spanish Language and Culture? Join us!!!
In this club we will enjoy arts and crafts, karaoke, food tasting, movies and more!

This club will meet during the Spring Semester. Additional information coming soon!

Advisors: Language Teachers

Math Club – Math can be fun! We have both Freshman & Varsity teams. Teams compete against other schools 3-4 times a year.

Meets:  Wednesday's at 7:30 am in Room 32

Advisors:  Mrs. Connor and Mr. Steele

Mock Trial is an inter-school competition team where members test their analytical and speaking skills in a simulated courtroom. Mock Trial helps students learn about the legal system, and allows students to explore the roles of individuals in court (witness, lawyer, judge) while at the same time helping to develop their ability to analyze evidence and present logical arguments.

This club will meet  on Thursday's during Activity Block in Room 31.

Advisor: Dr. Heise

The Notre Dame Academy Model United Nations organization is an extra-curricular program open to all Notre Dame students in grades 9 through 12. The program is part of the National High School Model United Nations program. Students participate in forming their own MUN delegation(s) at Notre Dame Academy and meet on a weekly basis. In addition, they take part in the annual Saint John’s Model United Nations program each October and the Boston College MUN in March. Once students are assigned a designated “nation” at a particular conference, they then prepare country profiles, committee research, position papers, introductory speeches and assume the role of delegates in order to solve real world issues on topics such as international human rights, nuclear non-proliferation and climate change.

This club meets on Thursday's in Room 30.

Advisor: Mrs. Goyette

Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. With over 70 years of experience in more than 90 countries, Oxfam takes on the big issues that keep people poor: inequality, discrimination, and unequal access to resources including food, water, and land. Every year the Oxfam club hosts a banquet in our Student Center to raise funds for the Oxfam organization.

ADVISOR
Sr. Evelyn McKenna, SNDdeN

Stands for Prayerful Activities at Notre Dame Academy. The group meets to support and encourage the mission and activities of the Religion department. Activities include prayer discussion, artistic projects, musical & media experiences and more!
This club meets on Mondays, twice a month, in Room 23.

Advisor: Mrs. Isakson

This club will meet on Tuesdays in the Music Room from 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm.

Advisor: Mr. Johnson

In Philosophy Club we will examine topics such as...

Is censorship helpful or harmful to society? Do animals have souls? What makes something beautiful? What role should AI play in our lives? Are “book smarts” or “street smarts” more important?

This club meets on Tuesdays in Room 22 during Activity Block.

Advisors: Mr. Crusciel and Mr. Chartier

The Science Club introduces students to science related careers while enriching their knowledge of science. We feature in-house labs and guest lectures. Our hope is to broaden our students’ exposure to science, while building connections in the community.

Please note: attendance at 4 meetings this year are required for students pursuing NDA's STEM certificate.

This club meets on the first Tuesday of each month in Room 15.

Advisors: The Science Department: Mrs. Gregorczyk, Mr. Plickert, Ms. Scherer, and Mr. Steele

This club will plan service projects that will impact our community and the community around us.  Some ideas could include planting flowers on campus, food or clothing drives, reaching out to organizations like the JCC or Girls, Inc. to bring students for a day of volunteering on site.

This club will meet during the Spring semester on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Advisor: Mrs. Connor and Mr. Steele

Coming this January!

This club will meet on Tuesday's from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Wachusett Mountain during the months of January and February.

Students - sign-ups open on October 18th! Be on the lookout for an email with information and instructions.

Advisor: Mr. Crusciel

Students involved in the sport management club will obtain academic knowledge and practical experiences that foster an understanding of and appreciation for the sport industry. Students in this club will meet in the strength and conditioning center to assist in operations for the athletic department that include marketing and development, event planning and operations in addition to overseeing and the strength and conditioning center.

 
This club meets on Monday's during Activity Block in the Strength and Conditioning Center
Club Advisors: Ms. Germain and Ms. Kostic

Student Council is an organization conducted by students with faculty supervision. The purpose of the student council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. They help share student ideas, interests and concerns with the school wide community. Representatives are elected to their positions on Student Council yearly.

Each grade level is represented in our Student Council. These students coordinate most of our school's large assemblies and events. Here are just a few of our yearly Student Council hosted events:

• Freshman Fling
• Kris Kringle
• Pep Rallies
• Sport Your Support
• Semi-Formal
• Spirit Week
• Student Ambassadors
• Thanksgiving Food Drive
• Welcome Day Assembly

Student Council meets will meet on Wednesday's from 7:30am-8:00am

Advisors: Ms. Inman and Ms. Haley

Glee Club –the largest of the choral groups and performs at each concert.

Chamber Chorale –performs at all concerts, many liturgies, and at other functions in the community including school’s Knollwood Society functions.

A Cappella Group – Student run –performs at all concerts as well as some community functions such as Preservation Worcester’s Holiday Stroll.

Advisor: Mr. Johnson

Students in Yearbook Club play an active role in all stages of yearbook planning and production! Our student yearbook staff learn important skills ranging from time management & reaching deadlines, to marketing and editing.

Activities include: Taking and collecting photos, choosing themes, fonts, colors, and page layouts attending school events, writing and editing.

This club will meet afterschool on Tuesdays from 3pm - 4pm.

Advisors: Ms. O'Brien and Mrs. Sousa
 

In this club students will explore all aspects of theater will learning the process of putting on a production. We will also learn about lighting,  practice public speaking, play improv games, watch significant musicals, and most importantly HAVE FUN!

This club will meet during the Spring semester. More information coming soon!

Advisor: Mrs. Lian