Year 5

Please Check and Update Family Details

February 17, 2021

St Dominic’s School, along with all Catholic, independent and government schools in Australia, is required to collect the below information from families on behalf of the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA).  The student background information is incorporated into the Socio Educational Advantage (SEA) model, which contributes to our schools level of funding. the sex…

2021 P&F Welcome Night

February 17, 2021

Our St Dominic’s Parents and Friends Association would like to invite you all to the 2021 P&F Welcome Night.  Our welcome night is a wonderful way to warmly get to know new families and bring our school community together at the start of a new school year. This year, the event will be run on…

2021 MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 1 Week 2

February 15, 2021

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 2     Leon Bolding Principal    

2021 NAPLAN Online Update

February 15, 2021

This year, students in Year 3 and 5 will participate in the 2021 Online NAPLAN Assessment. In 2020, NAPLAN was cancelled due to Covid 19.  Coming home with your child this week, and attached to this communication, is an information sheet with details about 2021 NAPLAN.  Further information about NAPLAN Online 2021 will be communicated…

Message from our School Councillor – Courses to Strengthen Relationships and Mindfulness

February 14, 2021

Below are two links that you may find helpful.  If you need any further support, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email or by contacting the front office. Courses to Strengthen Relationships Mindfulness – What is it, why should we use it and how does it help?     Nicole Leach…

2021 Year 3 to 6 Faction Swimming Carnival Information Reminder

February 14, 2021

Just a brief reminder about the Year 3 to 6 Faction Swimming Carnival coming up at Claremont Pool on Thursday, 4th March. Could you please remind yourself of the information and fill in your child/children’s race preferences by clicking on the link below.  I need these preferences by Friday, 19th February. If you have any questions,…

Year 6 Leadership Team Ice-pole Treat

February 14, 2021

Our new Year 6 Student Leadership Team, Josie, James, Saige and Martin, would like to treat all our St Dominic’s students to a free ice-pole to start the new school year.  They decide to save this special treat until Week 2, as it is forecasted to be particularly warm tomorrow at lunch time. The team…

Ash Wednesday/ Beginning of the School Year Mass – Wednesday, 17th February

February 14, 2021

Next Wednesday, 17th February, the students and staff of St Dominic’s School will mark the beginning of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday Mass.  This year, due to COVID restrictions, the mass will be held in the St Dominic’s School Hall commencing at 11:30am.  Due to the 2 square metre rule, unfortunately parents are unable to attend.…

Shrove Tuesday – Pancakes for the Kids

February 14, 2021

On Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the the start of Lent, we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with our students.  As well as teaching the students about the history and traditions associated with Shrove Tuesday, we would like to share a pancake snack with our students.  Some of our classes will be making…

COVID-19 Update #5

February 14, 2021

Further to the Premier’s announcement on Friday, that the Perth and Peel restrictions would end on Sunday morning at 12:01am, St Dominic’s School, along with other Catholic schools across Western Australia, will return to Phase 4 COVID-19 restrictions. This means that masks will no longer be required by staff, parents or other visitors to our…