STUDENT LIFE
Students engage in a vibrant series of activities both inside and outside the classroom.
From classroom discussions and debates to various after school activities, New Hope School seeks to challenge its students to develop their talents and skills in a number of different fields.
Swim Club
Join the New Hope School Swim Club, the ultimate splash zone for 20 of our finest student swimmers! Whether you are looking to master your stroke, build incredible endurance, or just dive into a fun and supportive community, this club is your perfect match. We focus on water safety, skill-building, and high-energy team spirit. Ready to make a splash with your classmates? Grab your goggles and let's dive in!
Chess Club
Join the New Hope School Chess Club! We form an exclusive group of 10 students to learn, practice and master the game of chess.
No prior experience is required—just a desire to learn, think ahead, and have fun. Sign up now to claim one of the 10 available spots and level up your strategy skills!
Choir
Students may also join the school choir, the New Hope Singers Junior, which performs at the Clifton City Hall and senior citizens clubs each year. This past year our choir participated for the fourth time in the Young Voices concert along with 8,000 other students from schools throughout the NJ/NY/CT area. Interested students may also receive piano lessons for a fee and perform in a school recital each May.
Art Club
This once-a-week club allows students to develop their artistic skills and to pursue creative projects over a several week period. Students are exposed to different types of art, including but not limited to, finger-painting, oils, acrylics, and water colors, drawing, and sculpture.
Science Club
In the fall and spring, we offer special classes in science and technology once a week as part of the aftercare program. Here students are given opportunities to both learn and apply science and technology in interesting and innovative ways. Subjects are robotics, exploring outer space, brixology, game design, and apprenticing in various types of engineering, including chemical, electronic, industrial, aerospace, environmental, and mechanical. Classes are offered by Mad Science.
Drama Club
This once a week club allows students to learn acting, develop their stage presence, and boost their self-confidence, and freedom of expression and creativity. The club puts on skits as part of the school’s Winter Concert and Graduation Concert as well as performing a stand-alone show in honor of Black History Month at the end of February.