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HN School Aquinas Circles –
is divided into two components: a Senior Circle and a Junior Circle.
Senior Circle – for students in
grades 6 -8 who can successfully maintain an average of 90% or better in
each subject area.
Junior Circle – intended for students
in grades 3 – 5 who can successfully maintain an average of 90% or “A”
in each subject area.
The Aquinas Circles encourage the students to
explore a wide variety of topics that are not usually dealt with in the
course of the normal school day. The objective is to create life-long,
self-motivated learners who accept challenges and go beyond what is
merely expected of them. Each year new topics are selected by the
students and the moderators and the work culminates with participation
in a diocesan-wide exposition of thee various Aquinas Groups work.
HN School Bowling
League – is open to all students who wish to participate.
On Wednesday afternoons the children go to the local bowling alley to
bowl and to learn how to improve their game. It requires a commitment on
the part of the children. At the end of the year awards are given for
various categories. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to
socialize and to participate in a healthy physical activity.
HN School Chess Club
– is made up of students from all grades. The only qualification is the
students desire to improve on his/ her game, or a desire to learn the
game. Students play one another throughout the year and become familiar
with various strategies. At the end of the year they participate in a
borough-wide Chess Play Off.
HN School Choir
- the choir is currently composed of approximately 12 children who range
in age from 7 through 13. The children practice at least once a week,
and participate in many of the liturgies as well as our Winter & Spring
Shows. Any child can participate as long as they are willing to make the
commitment to attend the practices and participate in the special
events.
HN School Yearbook
– this is primarily an 8th Grade activity that requires the
students to learn how to put a publication together, develop art work of
the publication, improve their photography skills, secure advertising to
help offset the cost of the yearbook, and work cooperatively with one
another. It is year long project. that the students enjoy.
HN School Student
Council – students elect representatives from their class
who serve on the council. Throughout the year the council sponsors a
variety of events / activities, centered on increasing school spirit and
doing something for others. The students debate what they will do,
develop plans on how it will be accomplished, and a time frame for
achieving their goal. They work together cooperatively for the good of
all the students and the school.
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