Year 1
I hope that everyone had a restful and rejuvenating summer break, and that you are ready to dive into the new school year with energy and enthusiasm. As we begin this new school year, we reflect on our schools patron saint, St Dominic, a man of great faith, wisdom, and compassion. He founded the Order…
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There are many ways in which we share information with families here at St Dominic’s, both verbally and digitally. We continue to focus on making information easily accessible, timely and available when needed. Below is an outline of the main communication streams we use. eNewsletter – Once a week (previously on a Sunday but will be…
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Below are the Term 1 sports days for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6. Included is the respective sports top for each day. Your support in ensuring your children are wearing the correct uniform on the appropriate day is required and greatly appreciated. Pre Primary Monday (grey and white top) Tuesday (faction top) Wednesday (grey…
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Throughout your child’s enrolment at St Dominic’s School, classroom teachers will enhance lessons and routines with visiting presenters (‘incursions’) and activities delivered off site (‘excursions’). Incursions and excursions are designed and safely delivered to the same standard as regular classroom instruction and in accordance with CECWA Policy. All school activities, regardless of who delivers them…
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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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The school is thankful to the Parish for enabling us to use the Parish driveway as a ‘kiss and ride’ area for families. In general families taking advantage of this option use it effectively and help to ensure that traffic moves smoothly and safely, for which we are extremely grateful. To continue its effectiveness, below…
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On Monday, 6th February, we will be holding our Parent Information Night for families in Kindy to Year 6. The evening is an opportunity for you to come into the classroom and hear all about what classroom life will look like in 2023. There are two half an hour sessions scheduled commencing at 5:00pm and 6:00pm.…
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Bunuru— Second summer (season of the adolescence) Bunuru is the hottest time of the year with little to no rain. Hot easterly winds continue with a cooling sea breeze most afternoons if you’re close to the coast. Therefore, traditionally this was, and still is, a great time for living and fishing by the coast, rivers…
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I write to you with exciting news regarding our school fees for the 2023 academic year. St Dominic’s School has been approved to reduce school fees as a result of changes to the overall funding model for Catholic schools in Western Australia. Our school and Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) are able to utilise a…
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