Philosophy
The Student Activities Department is dedicated to forwarding the mission of the school by providing students with fun, inclusive, and spirit-filled co-curricular activities. Student Activities also provides opportunities for students to demonstrate commitment to the common good of the student body by participating in the democratic process set forth by student council.
Programs
Student Council
Each class has 7 officers and homeroom presidents for each homeroom. The 7 offices are: president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, historian, athletics, activities, and mascot. There are also 6 student body officers who work with the Director of Student Leadership and Activities in coordinating the programs listed.
Student Council meetings are held twice a month. Student body officers run the meetings. All class officers and advisory presidents are asked to attend, but any student may attend a student council meeting. Student Council members also attend three leadership conferences/retreats per year.
Leadership Seminars
There are many opportunities for students to sharpen their leadership skills. Monthly leadership seminars are held on topics ranging from "How to Run a Meeting" to "Understanding Self & Others." Students receive a certificate at the end of the year indicating which seminars they attended.
School Mascot
Two students share the position of "NDB Tiger." They make appearances at school, athletic, and community events.
Clubs
There are over 20 clubs at Notre Dame. A member of the faculty or staff moderates each club. Clubs meet regularly to plan activities.
Students are welcome to join a club at any time during the school year. If a student would like to start a club, they are welcome to do so
under the guidance of the Director of Student Leadership and Activities.
Rallies & Assemblies
Spirit rallies are held several times during the school year to honor sports teams or simply to celebrate school spirit! Rallies take place in the NDB or NDNU gym.
Awareness raising assemblies are also held. Past topics include: mental health, abstinence, and forgiveness. These assemblies are held for the entire school as well as for smaller groups of students.
Dances
Dances are held on four Friday evenings during the school year. Each dance has a theme, which is chosen by student council. All NDB students are invited to buy tickets for the dance on a first come, first served basis. All dances are chaperoned by a crew of faculty and parents.
Aquacades
April 13 - 14, 2011
Aquacades is the most anticipated spirit event of the school year. Classes compete in synchronized swimming, deck routines, cheerleading, and back drops. The theme for Aquacades 2011 is
Music Legends. This year Aquacades will take place on
Wednesday, April 13 (Parent Night ~ 7:00 pm) and Thursday, April 14 (Student Night ~ 5:00 pm). Click HERE for a History of Aquacades and the Aquacades 2011 Rules.
Spirit Points
Spirit points are awarded to classes that have the most involvement in a particular activity (Aquacades, food drive, fundraiser, etc.). At the end of the year, the class with the most spirit points is awarded the spirit trophy.
