Year 4

Palm Sunday Reflection and the Start of Holy Week

March 21, 2024

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful often receive palm fronds, which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem.  In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding…

System Leader Renewal Leave – Leon Away in Term 2

March 21, 2024

As a system leader, I am privileged to have access to System Leader Renewal Leave (SLRL).  The primary aim of SLRL is to engage in professional learning and/or personal faith renewal experiences that enhance an individuals leadership capacity. Following an application process, I have been granted SLRL for the first three weeks of Term 2,…

Interschool Swimming Carnival Information

March 21, 2024

Please find below information regarding the Interschool Swimming Carnival, which will be taking place early in Term 2.   DATE:  Tuesday, 16th April 2024 VENUE:  HBF Stadium, Mt Claremont TIME:  9:00-2:30pm (carnival starts at 9.30am) ADMISSION:  $2.60 for spectators   I ask all competing students to be at school by 8:10am, so that the bus can…

Footsteps Dance Lessons

March 21, 2024

In Term 2, all students from Kindy to Year 6 will be participating in dance lessons on a Thursday run by Footsteps Dance Company.  Footsteps Dance deliver an engaging dance program which develops social skills, confidence, fitness levels, creativity, expressive skills and coordination in a safe and positive setting for all students.  There will be…

Student WASN Number

March 21, 2024

Following our recent communication regarding the WA Student Assistance Payment scheme, we have now made each student’s individual WASN (SCSA Government ID) number accessible via SEQTA Engage.  This number is necessary for lodging your application to receive the payment during Term 2. To access the document containing your child’s WASN number, please log into the…

WA Student Assistance Payment Information

March 18, 2024

As you may be aware, the Premier, Hon Roger Cook MLA, and the Minister for Education, Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA, announced the WA Student Assistance Payment yesterday.  This State Government initiative offers a cost-of-living payment for every student in Western Australia to provide financial relief and assist families with their children’s schooling.  Please find…

Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Morning Tea – Wednesday 20th March

March 15, 2024

St Dominic’s School welcomes students and families from a wide range of cultures. Following the success of our  ‘Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Morning Teas’in 2023, we have our second for 2024 coming up in Week 8. The next morning tea will be held on Wednesday, 20th March, commencing at 8.40am (straight after drop off). …

Ella and Ava’s Project Compassion Fundraiser

March 15, 2024

It’s that time of year again when we try and raise as much money as we can for people in need.  We are having the fundraiser at the St Dominic’s Parish Hall (9 Phillips Grove, Innaloo) on Sunday, 24th March, from 9-11am and will be selling lots of home made treats. If you can’t make…

Changes to After Hours Play at St Dominic’s School – 3:30pm Close

March 15, 2024

With the implementation of our new OSHClub service, minor adjustments are necessary for our afterschool play arrangements. OSHClub has been granted exclusive access to both the hall and adjoining outdoor spaces from 3:00pm.  It is imperative for the safety of OSHClub attendees that only they occupy the space during the afterschool session.  Following discussions with…

Term 1 Holiday Crochet Club for Primary School Aged Children

March 15, 2024

This April school holidays we will be starting a new Holiday Crochet Club for primary school aged children. This will be hosted by a few ladies from the Innaloo Crochet Group and also builds on the success of Miss Wheatleys Thursday morning Crochet Club for Year 5 & 6. The sessions will be held on…