Extracurriculars and Committees

The group's mission is to perform for the school and community in a way that is fun and engaging, while also developing musical skills. They seek members who are passionate about singing, and who want to develop their voices. The A cappella committee sings a variety of unaccompanied musical genres and perform annually.

Agape Latte's mission is to foster community through faith-based discussion, food, and entertainment. Agape Latte itself is a faith storytelling series that mimics that of a Ted Talk. Members of the committee are given various opportunities and responsibilities including working one-on-one with a faculty or community member to help write talks, creating advertisements, planning logistics, and running the event for the school. 

Cantilare is a select chorus open to students in Grades 7 and 8. Admission to the group is through audition. Cantilare is designed to improve vocal and choral technique through more demanding choral works of various styles. Pieces range from liturgical selections for school worship services to a cappella arrangements of contemporary composers.

The Careers in Law Committee works to increase their knowledge of law and what a career in the field may look like.  Members get the opportunity to learn from experts in the field of law. They also work to develop skills of collaboration, communication, and curiosity while building courage and confidence to set goals for themselves and aspire to have strong careers in law!

The Committee of Games brings the entire school community together through healthy competitions and fun. They plan events which build community and school spirit including Congé - a surprise day when classes are canceled and students participate in fun group activities.

Danse Esprit's mission is to build community through creativity. The group provides a safe, fun, and collaborative space for students to learn and immerse themselves in the art of dance through learning an assortment of different dance styles.

The Economics Committee enables students to explore different topics of economics and money management and present prevalent major ideas and themes to the community in a fun and encouraging way.

The mission of the committee is to educate and enlighten not only themselves, but their peers on global languages, culture, and understanding of our world. This goal is explored through activities such as presentations, conversations, and sharing personal experiences. This committee puts their work into action by doing service and educating their peers.

The mission of this committee is to focus on cultivating plants both indoors and outdoors. The committee gives each student the opportunity to take care of the Earth by growing plants, learning about gardening, and inspiring others to do the same.

The Health Sciences Committee is dedicated to learning about the application of sciences to the healthcare field through hands-on activities. Periodically, they bring together medicine and creativity by creating awareness campaigns of public health crises, both local and international, in order to educate ourselves and the NCDS community.

Model UN aims to educate its members on international affairs through discussions, projects, presentations, and collaboration within the committee. Members of the committee attend several conferences every year, and have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world.

The mission of the student-run Newspaper, The Heart,is to utilize the skills of passionate writers to craft engaging, informative, and topical articles to make students aware of what is going on at NCDS and in the greater community.

Membership into the National Honor Society is based on each student's performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students are elected to the National Honor Society at the end of their junior or senior year.

The mission of the Peer Education Committee is to promote honesty, respect, healthy decision-making, and personal growth. Peer Education strives to foster an inclusive, safe, and healthy environment within the school by bringing awareness to issues surrounding mental health, healthy relationships, and self-esteem. 

Throughout the year, students participate in a series of retreats, lead by student leaders and members of the faculty and staff.

The committee raises awareness about a variety of social injustices faced by people in our community and around the world. Members are empowered to take action and make a change. They also hope to inspire and empower committee members to take action and make a change.

Shakespeare committee aims to explore the history, culture, and language of Shakespeare and his influence on contemporary society by engaging in reading, acting, and lively discussion. 

The Speech Committee's mission is to provide students with opportunities (1) to develop skills in various types of public speaking and (2) to prepare for state-wide competitions in speech events. These events include impromptu debate, storytelling, original interpretation, poetry recitation, platform speaking, and persuasive speaking. The goal of the committee is to participate in at least two competitive events during the year, and that everyone on the committee becomes a more confident and competent public speaker.

The central purpose of Student Government (Middle and Upper School) is to help implement Goals IV and V of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education: Building Community as a Christian Value and Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom. Student Government provides visible structures for increased faculty-student communication within a framework that encourages mutual respect and confidence.