Pre-Primary

School Banking Returning in 2021

December 13, 2020

After our long serving School Banking Coordinator Helen stepped down from her role at the end of Term 3 this year, we haven’t been unable to provide this service to our community throughout Term 4.  I am pleased to announce though that School Banking will return to St Dominic’s in Term 1 next year.  Miss…

MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 4 Week 9

December 13, 2020

Congratulations to the following students, who were awarded the MJR Spirit of Jesus Award for making Jesus real in our school, at last weeks online Monday morning assembly. Term 4 Week 9     Leon Bolding Principal    

The Paljetak’s are Expecting Baby # 1

December 5, 2020

Alex Paljetak and his wife Charlotte have announced recently that they will be welcoming their first child into the world early next year!  It is a very exciting time for Alex and his family, and we can’t wait to hear the news of their baby boy’s arrival next year.  Congratulations, Alex and Charlotte!    …

MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 4 Week 8

December 5, 2020

Congratulations to the following students, who were awarded the MJR Spirit of Jesus Award for making Jesus real in our school, at last weeks online Monday morning assembly. Term 4 Week 8     Leon Bolding Principal    

Important Nativity Play Information

December 3, 2020

As you would be aware, tomorrow night is our annual Nativity Play.  This year, due to COVID restrictions, the event will be taking place on the school oval, with the stage set up in front of the hall.  Please bring along a blanket or low chair to sit on and enjoy the performance.  Anyone with…

Whole School Thanksgiving/ Graduation Mass and Awards Ceremony Details

December 2, 2020

On Friday, 11th December, commencing at 9:00am, we will be celebrating as a school community our Thanksgiving/ Graduation Mass and Awards Ceremony.  This is a very special day for our community each year and a wonderful opportunity to farewell our Year 6’s, appoint our new Year 6 leaders for 2021 and celebrate our St Dominic’s…

Canteen Closed – Friday, 11th December

December 2, 2020

As staff will be assisting with the Year 6 Graduation Morning Tea, please be aware that the canteen will be closed on Friday, 11th December (Last day of Term 4, 2020).   Leon Bolding Principal

St Dominic’s Rice Day 2020 Wrap up

December 1, 2020

The staff and students did a wonderful job last Wednesday raising much needed funds for the children up in the Chin Hills at the Metta Geha Orphanage.  They managed to get through 10 kg of rice!  There were no complaints about the canteen menu, they eagerly lined up for their plain rice and most came…

Preparing for 2021 – Transition afternoon and other initiatives

December 1, 2020

In partnership with you, we are committed to ensuring that every child’s transition from one year to the next goes as smoothly as possible.  Below are some of the ways in which we support this transition here at St Dominic’s. Transition Afternoon – On Monday afternoon the students will be spending time in their new…

2020 Annual Community Meeting Minutes and 2021 Staffing Update

December 1, 2020

Please find attached below the minutes from this years School Advisory Council (previously known as the School Board) and P&F AGM’s.  The minutes from the School Advisory Council’s AGM includes, within the Principal’s Report, the staffing structure for 2021. As you will see in my report, we welcome some new staff members next year and…