Year 1

Imagine that every child had a cup that needs to be filled – with affection, love, security, and attention.  Some seem to have a full cup most of the time, or know good ways to get a refill.  But most children get a little nervous when their cups get near empty…… how can I help…

On Tuesday, 20th April, St Dominic’s will hold a Parent/ Teacher interview day.  This time has been scheduled to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their progress so far, view IEP’s if necessary and to set goals for the remainder of the year. Once again, we are using a system called Microsoft Bookings to organise…

Life is certainly becoming more hectic and challenging for many of us. There are so many things to deal with and keep a track of, that sometimes we are left exhausted. That’s one reason why we set aside certain days to remember and celebrate the truly important things in life. In this way we hopefully…

Thank you to all those involved in putting together and presenting this years Harmony Week Liturgy.  It was wonderful to hear the messages of Harmony Week being spoken by our students and to see them dressed in either traditional clothes or in orange, the offical colour of Harmony Week. Following the liturgy you will also…

Unfortunately, due to lack of numbers and with several families having other commitments on Friday night, the decision has been made to cancel the previously advertised End of Term Parents Night Out. Thank you very much to all those who had supported the P&F by purchasing tickets.  Hopefully an alternative night can be arranged later…

Fourth Week of Lent (School Week beginning 22nd March) Halima is raising her two children in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, while caring for her mother who has a disability. Widowed at 21, Halima fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, arriving at the camp with nothing. Caritas Australia, through Caritas Bangladesh, helped Halima with shelter,…

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 1 Week 6     Leon Bolding Principal

As was the procedure last year, all P&F Meeting Minutes in 2021 will once again be uploaded to the school website and made available for families to access via a link at the bottom of the P&F page.  After each meeting a notice will be sent home to inform families that the minutes are ready…

  Welcome to the new school year.  My name is Theona Hinkley and I am the School Health Nurse who visits your school. School Health Nurses work in schools to promote healthy development and wellbeing so students may reach their full potential.  A major part of my work is focused on early intervention and the…

Introduction This guide is meant to assist the Parents or Caregivers, who are the main users of the School Portal. The School Portal website is a place where users can place lunch orders and pay securely with their credit card. The systems has been designed from the ground specifically for Australian Primary Schools. It is…