Year 1

Investigations and Rich Play-Based Activities Planned for Pre Primary and Year 1

March 3, 2021
Investigations and Rich Play-Based Activities Planned for Pre Primary and Year 1

On a fortnightly basis, the Pre Primary and Year 1 students will be coming together on a Wednesday afternoon to participate in an investigation and rich play-based session.  The door between the two classrooms will be opened and between 1:20pm – 2:00pm, the children will be given lots of opportunities to carry out activities in…

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Whole School Year 5 Assembly on Friday, 12th March – Immediate Family Only

March 2, 2021
Whole School Year 5 Assembly Next Friday, 28th August - Immediate Family Only

On Friday, 12th March, at 8:50am, we have our Whole School Year 5 Assembly scheduled to take place in the school hall.  As was the in 2020, only the immediate family of our Year 5 students will be able to attend this event in person.  In addition, the immediate family members of those students receiving…

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Easter Hat Parade/ P&F Easter Raffle/ Free Dress Day

March 2, 2021
Easter Hat Parade/ P&F Easter Raffle/ Free Dress Day

On Monday, 29th March (Week 8), we will be celebrating our upcoming Easter holiday with several whole school Easter events.  Please see below. Easter Hat Parade – This will be held in our school Hall commencing at 9:00am.  Please be creative and assist your child in making an Easter hat.  Heading to Pinterest or Google images for ideas can be a great place to start.…

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Kindy to Year 4 West Oz Wildlife Incursion 

March 2, 2021
Kindy to Year 4 West Oz Wildlife Incursion 

On Thursday, 11th March, West Oz Wildlife will be visiting St Dominic’s Kindy, Pre Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 classes. The incursion is a fantastic opportunity for our students to meet and learn about our Australian native animals, with each session running for approximately 45 minutes. For more information, please see…

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Pupil Free Day Changes

March 2, 2021
Term 3 Pupil Free Day Change

Due to Term 1 being shortened by our most recent COVID-19 lockdown and to provide staff sufficient time to complete their annual diagnostic assessments, the decision has been made to reschedule the parent/ teacher meetings, that were originally planned for the end of Term 1, to Tuesday, 20th April (Week 1, Term 2).  This day…

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St Dominic’s School P&F Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser

March 2, 2021
St Dominic's School P&F Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser
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Communication Streams at St Dominic’s – eNewsletter, Latest Notices, School Website, Seesaw, Facebook and Twitter

February 26, 2021
Communication Streams at St Dominic’s – eNewsletter, Latest Notices, School Website, Seesaw, Facebook and Twitter

There are many ways in which we share information with families here at St Dominic’s, both verbally and digitally.  This year, we have a continued 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 (normally a Sunday), all…

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Project Compassion Week 2 – Margaret’s Story

February 26, 2021
Project Compassion Week 1 - Jamila's Story

Second Week of Lent (School Week beginning 1st March) This week through Project Compassion we learn about 39-year-old Margret, a teacher at a vocational school for deaf students in the Solomon Islands. She was born deaf, so she knows the challenges it poses to education and employment. Apart from the difficulties the students all have,…

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2021 MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 1 Week 3

February 26, 2021
MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Week 2 and 3

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 3     Leon Bolding Principal    

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Incursions and Excursions at St Dominic’s School

February 26, 2021
Incursions and Excursions at St Dominic's School

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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