Newton Country Day Begins its 139th Academic Year
The Newton Country Day School community welcomed new and returning students to campus with cheers and signs on Wednesday, September 5 for the Opening Day of the 2018-19 school year. Girls participated in orientation activities, including meeting their advisor, ice breaker games, and tours of the school. This year’s student body represents over 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts.On Saturday, September 8, varsity fall athletic teams hosted our sister school Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich for the 11th annual Heart Connection, a day that connects the Network of Sacred Heart schools in athletic competition. The event also illustrates Goal IV, building of community as a Christian value.
This week girls participate in traditions including the all-school Mass of the Holy Spirit followed by goûter. Upper School girls travel for class retreats and field trips, the Class of 2022 participates in a day of service, and seniors take part in an Advocacy Day before returning to their regular class schedules.
View photos of Opening Day here.
View photos from Mass of the Holy Spirit here.