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Duchesne Hall
Welcome to Newton
A Sacred Heart school preparing girls in grades 5-12 to be strong leaders in a global society.
“Coming to NCDS has changed my life in the best way possible. I have learned to form my own opinions and stand up for them.”Teniola Ogungbadero '20
A Commitment to Faith & Service
8:1 STUDENT: FACULTY RATIO
“NCDS taught me the skills, whether it be reading and writing in the classroom, friendship and teamwork on the field, or prayer and community in my faith, to blossom into the very best version of myself.”Nellie Adams '17
Excellence in STEM, Humanities, the Arts and Athletics
38 Interscholastic Teams in 14 Sports
A Member of the Sacred Heart Network of 22 schools in the United States and 30 countries abroad
Founded in 1880
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Recent News
![Peer Education Committee’s Inaugural Wellness Week Leaves Students Feeling Relaxed and Renewed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712157142/newtoncountrydayorg/xarbegjogqvrqsm6jfgn/IMG_4028.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712157142/newtoncountrydayorg/xarbegjogqvrqsm6jfgn/IMG_4028.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712157142/newtoncountrydayorg/xarbegjogqvrqsm6jfgn/IMG_4028.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712157142/newtoncountrydayorg/xarbegjogqvrqsm6jfgn/IMG_4028.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712157142/newtoncountrydayorg/xarbegjogqvrqsm6jfgn/IMG_4028.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712157142/newtoncountrydayorg/xarbegjogqvrqsm6jfgn/IMG_4028.jpg","width":2200}])
The Peer Education Committee, an Upper School student group dedicated to fostering an inclusive, safe, and healthy school environment by bringing awareness to issues surrounding mental health, healthy relationships, and self-esteem, hosted Wellness Week: a week-long series of collaborative activities to boost community morale before spring break.
![Record Number of Students Honored with Scholastic Art and Writing Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712067150/newtoncountrydayorg/jdpmkywrmcwwjat3id8u/SealinNavy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712067150/newtoncountrydayorg/jdpmkywrmcwwjat3id8u/SealinNavy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712067150/newtoncountrydayorg/jdpmkywrmcwwjat3id8u/SealinNavy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712067150/newtoncountrydayorg/jdpmkywrmcwwjat3id8u/SealinNavy.jpg","width":860}])
It was a record-breaking year for Newton Country Day in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, earning the third highest total number of writing awards in Massachusetts with 56.
![Ringing in the 2024 Tennis Season with NCDS alumna Karen O’Sullivan ‘93, U.S. Tennis Association of New England Hall of Famer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711562999/newtoncountrydayorg/r9wyro11mqtclcladtgq/IMG_205411copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711562999/newtoncountrydayorg/r9wyro11mqtclcladtgq/IMG_205411copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711562999/newtoncountrydayorg/r9wyro11mqtclcladtgq/IMG_205411copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711562999/newtoncountrydayorg/r9wyro11mqtclcladtgq/IMG_205411copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711562999/newtoncountrydayorg/r9wyro11mqtclcladtgq/IMG_205411copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711562999/newtoncountrydayorg/r9wyro11mqtclcladtgq/IMG_205411copy.jpg","width":1714}])
Alumna Karen O'Sullivan '93 reflects on her journey from her years at Newton Country Day to being inducted into the U.S. Tennis Association of New England Hall of Fame, emphasizing the importance of balance, authenticity, and giving back as she leads the nonprofit Police Activities League, impacting the lives of Boston's youth.
