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One of the strengths of the Notre Dame Academy student is her commitment
to community and Christian service projects and her involvement in
a variety of extracurricular activities.
Student Interest
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Athletic
Association – student athletes who work to promote
school spirit and to spread information regarding all the
athletic teams.
Fashion and
Design
Fashion and Design is a club that offers students the opportunity to learn about the fashion industry, to practice fashion design, to learn sewing skills and to plan a fashion show for the spring semester.
Java Lounge – a literary coffeehouse for
students and faculty to present original literary work.
Journalism – develops students’ skills
in news writing, reporting, editing, computer graphics and
the layout and copy work involved in printing a publication.
Students prepare the school newspaper, Queen’s Press,
for regular publication.
Royale – the NDA yearbook prepared by a dedicated
student staff for all members of the student body. L’Espirit
(NDA’s literary section) is written, edited and formatted
by the students in this group.
Sound/Light Crew – student volunteers who operate
the sound and light systems for assemblies, liturgies, concerts
and drama productions.
Tech Staff
– student volunteers who help with, and learn about
the schools computer network.
WIMS (Women in the Math and Sciences) – students
plan math/science related excursions and activities, and explore
careers in science and math. This club has been known to study
a variety of radio sources in space and the atmospheric conditions
on Jupiter via a radio telescope. |
Leadership & Service
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Campus Ministry – enriches school community
life by planning and preparing school liturgies, retreats and
by coordinating extensive Christian service.
Outreach
groups:
H.O.P.E. – members of this service club are committed
to Helping Other People Everywhere especially our mission
school in Uganda. In 2006, HOPE raised over $(number to
come) which was donated to various Charitable organizations.
Peer Ministry – members focus on helping other students
through planning special events such as Yellow Ribbon
Week, White Ribbon Week, Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Daughter
Retreat and facilitating student discussion groups.
Liturgical Planning – all of our Masses are organized
by the students including everything from readings to
music to liturgical dance.
Retreat Team – members of this club plan and conduct
the yearly class retreats for 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. |
Interact – service
organization that “interacts” with the Rotary
Club. Activities include sponsoring a Halloween Party for
elementary children.
National Honor Society – honor society based
on scholarship, leadership and character. Members provide
volunteer tutoring and extensive campus service.
NDA International – an organization committed
to promoting appreciation of all people and to breaking down
stereotypes that divide people. An annual Heritage Week celebration
highlights our rich diversity through food, music, dance and cultural expression..
Queen’s Council – a service honor for
juniors and seniors. These students hostess most campus events.
Student Council – ASB officers and class officers
make up the NDA student council. This spirited group is the
backbone of the activities program and plans dances, theme
weeks, holiday celebrations and much more.
Student-Faculty Council – representatives from
the student body and from the faculty meet to promote an optimal
school atmosphere. |
Performing Arts
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Concert Choir – studies and performs a wide
range of choral pieces. This choir participates in various events
in the Los Angeles area.
Dance Club – studies
and practices forms of dance including ballet and modern dance.
The dance club also participates in competitions throughout
Southern California and Nevada.
Drama Club
– students are involved in the spring musical production,
the fall Drama Festival, the Shakespeare Festival and various
other drama activities. Of approximately eighty schools, our
students have continued to win one of the Sweepstakes Awards
at the D.T.A.S.C. Fall Festival.
Instrumentalists
– studies and practices instruments including piano, flutes,
guitar, drums and violin.
Speech –
operates as both a club and team. Members compete at forensic
tournaments winning trophies and certificates, and several qualify
to compete in the CA State Speech Tournament held annually in
May. |
Visual Arts
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Art Club – promotes the understanding of, and
appreciation for, art throughout the school. |
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