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Interschool Swimming Carnival Wrap Up and Photo Gallery

April 4, 2023
Interschool Swimming Carnival Wrap Up and Photo Gallery

Congratulations once again to our swimmers, who represented St Dominic’s so wonderfully at the Interschool Swimming Carnival earlier this week, we could not be prouder of the efforts that our students gave on the day.  Our continual improvement is a testament to the hard work our students have put in over the last four weeks…

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2023 Student Background Data – Change of Details

April 4, 2023
2020 Student Background Data Collection

St Dominic’s School, along with all Catholic, independent and government schools in Australia, is required to collect the below information from families on behalf of the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA).  The student background information is incorporated into the Socio Educational Advantage (SEA) model, which contributes to our schools level of funding. the sex…

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Project Compassion Holy Week

March 31, 2023
2023 Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal

As we enter Holy Week, we continue to reflect on the lives of people vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice and how we can respond through supporting Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion appeal. Your generosity is the pebble that allows Caritas Australia to create the ripples that will improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities, supporting them…

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Saint Vincent Ferrer Feast Day

March 31, 2023
Saint Vincent Ferrer Feast Day

Next Wednesday, 5th April is the Feast Day of one of our Faction Saints, Saint Vincent Ferrer. Vincent Ferrer was born in Spain around 1350 and was raised by parents who taught him the importance of his religious duties, as well as his education and caring for the poor.  At the age of 18, Vincent…

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2023 Easter Message and Outline of Easter Liturgies – Fr Bernard

March 31, 2023
2022 Easter Message and Outline of Easter Liturgies - Fr Bernard

The year certainly seems to go quickly, and here we are approaching Easter again! Yet, in some ways we need Easter like never before. We continue to live in uncertain and rapidly changing times. We face daily the pressing challenges of finances, the friction and violence between nations, as well as natural disasters affecting so…

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Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum Parent/ Carer Workshop Wrap up

March 31, 2023
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum Parent/ Carer Workshop Wrap up

Last Wednesday, Parents, Carers and Grandparents were invited to attend the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum Parent/ Carer Workshop, presented by our amazing Social Worker Justine O’Malley.  A repeat of this session will be held on Wednesday, 26th July at 6:00pm and we encourage all families to consider attending. The workshop provided important focus areas such as:…

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Interschool Swimming Team Breakfast – Tuesday, 4th April at 8:00am

March 31, 2023
Interschool Athletics Team Breakfast - Friday, 25th September at 8:00am

As a thank you for their efforts at and during the lead up to the Interschool Swimming Carnival, we will be putting on a breakfast for the Interschool Swimming Team on Tuesday, 4th April.  The special breakfast will commence at 8:00am in the undercover area.  The breakfast is open for all members of the Interschool…

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Walking, Riding or Scooting to School

March 31, 2023
Walking, Riding or Scooting to School

We are so pleased to see so many of our students walking, riding or scooting to school each day, using the bike racks provided and remembering to disembark as they enter and walk their bike or scooter through to the back.  We also love seeing our students making the safe choice to wear protective items…

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Pick up and Drop off Parking Reminders

March 31, 2023
Pick up and Drop off Parking at St Dominic's School

If parking and collecting your children, instead of using the ‘kiss and ride’ option, please take a moment to read the following information. Parking is available along Beatrice Street in the marked parking bays and in the Church carpark at the Eastern end of the school.  Although a bit further away, street parking is also available…

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Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum Parent and Carer Workshop – Wednesday 29th March

March 27, 2023
Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum Parent and Carer Workshop - Wednesday 29th March

As you would have seen promoted earlier in the term, we have two opportunities scheduled for families to attend a Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum Parent and Carer Workshop.  The first of these two opportunities is on this Wednesday, commencing at 8:45am in the new Learning Hub.  For those who are unable to make this…

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