Clubs
There are many student societies in Newpark and all welcome participation by students from all year groups. The meetings for the various societies usually take place during lunchtimes and new members are always welcome.
Christian Union
The Christian Union meets every Thursday at lunchtime. Students of all denominations, or none, are welcome to participate. Guest speakers are invited to speak to the students from time to time and there is an annual camp once a year, usually in November.
Debating Societies
The Junior Debating Society meets every Tuesday at lunchtime while the Senior Debating Society meets every Thursday. Students engage in lively discussion and debate on a wide range of topics in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The first Newpark Junior Debating Competition took place this year from January to May and was a great success. It will be held again at the beginning of 2011. Last year the senior debaters took part in the Concern Debating Competition, doing very well, reaching the fifth round. This year they will participate in the Denny Debating Competition.
Chess
There is an active Chess Club in Newpark that meets every Friday at lunchtime. An atmosphere of friendly rivalry is found at the chess club where the younger students have been known to get the better of their older challengers.
Newpark Amnesty
Newpark Amnesty is a group that also meets every Friday at lunchtime. This group is part of the world wide Amnesty International organisation and aims to increase the awareness of human rights and abuses amongst the Newpark community.
Cumann Ghaelach
The Cumann Ghaelach (or Irish club) meets every second Thursday at lunchtime. Students enjoy conversing and playing games in the Irish language in a fun atmosphere where they soon discover that Irish can be fun. The Cumann is a follow up to the very successful scheme run by the Irish Department in Newpark in conjunction with Colaiste na bhFiann and Newpark PTA which offered partial scholarships to 1st and 2nd Year students who wished to attend Irish college during the summer.