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Project Compassion Fourth Week of Lent

March 13, 2026
Project Compassion

This Lent, our school community has answered the call to Unite Against Poverty as part of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. We are proud to join thousands of others across Australia to create real, lasting change for people like Manaini.   Manaini is a mother of six and a grandmother of two living in rural Fiji.…

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Harmony Week

March 13, 2026
Harmony Week

Harmony Day is approaching and forms one part of Harmony Week, which is running from Monday 16th March – Sunday 22nd March. Harmony week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. To mark Harmony Day at St Dominic’s School,…

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Rice Day Information – Wednesday 25th March

March 13, 2026
Rice Day Information - Wednesday 25th March

Wednesday 25th March, is our annual Rice Day. The purpose of this day is to help our children experience, in a small way, the daily struggles many children experience every day and to raise funds for children less fortunate than ourselves. This year, all money raised from Rice Day will go to Project Compassion, as…

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Parent Teacher Meetings – Week 9

March 13, 2026
Parent Teacher Meetings - Week 8 and 9

During Week 9 of Term 1, St Dominic’s staff will provide time to conduct Parent Teacher Meetings with all families. This year, teachers will be available for sessions from 1:20pm-4:30pm on Tuesday, 31st March while students participate in lessons and activities with specialist teachers and other school staff. There will also be some additional times…

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Week 9 Stations of the Cross, Easter Hat Parade and Free Dress Day Information

March 13, 2026
Week 9 Stations of the Cross, Easter Hat Parade and Free Dress Day Information

On Wednesday, 1st and Thursday, 2nd April (Week 9), we will be celebrating our upcoming Easter holiday with several Easter events.  Please see below.   Stations of the Cross On Wednesday 1st April, during Holy Week, our school will take part in a special Stations of the Cross prayer experience in the school hall. Each station represents an important…

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Year 3 to 6 Faction Swimming Carnival Wrap up and Interschool Swim Team Information

March 13, 2026
Year 3 to 6 Faction Swimming Carnival Wrap up and Interschool Swim Team Information

Firstly, again a big thank you to all who made the 2026 Swimming Faction Carnival run as efficiently as possible. To the parents for helping with the timing and to the teachers for all playing their roles, whether it be starting, announcing, or looking after students in the bays. No job is bigger than the other,…

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Kindy Easter Incursion – Monday 23rd March

March 13, 2026
Kindy Easter Incursion - Monday 23rd March

The Kindy students are going to have a special visitor come and tell us “An Australian Easter Tale with Ballerina Bunny”. With the help of the children, Ballerina Bunny tells the delightful Australian Easter tale of how one year the Easter Bunny was actually the Easter Bilby! Very special storytelling props, including the beautiful storytelling table…

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Term 2 Year One Parent Helper Roster Information

March 13, 2026
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In Term 2 we will have a voluntary Parent Helper Roster. It will run every Thursday afternoon between 1:40pm-3:00pm. The roster will begin in Week 2 and conclude for the term in Week 10. During the session, we would love for parents to bring in a game, story or small activity to share with the students during this time. If…

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P&F Easter Hot Cross Bun Bonanza

March 13, 2026
P&F Easter Hot Cross Bun Bonanza

Celebrate Easter while supporting our school with our Hot Cross Bun Bonanza!   Delicious 6-packs are available for $8 each (retail price $10), with $2 from every pack hopping directly back to the P&F to support our students!   Order by Wednesday 25th March via bit.ly/HCBBonanza   Your orders will be sent home with students…

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P&F Easter Egg Call-Out

March 13, 2026
P&F Easter Egg Call-Out

Get ready for an egg-citing surprise!   The St Dominic’s School P&F is hopping into Easter, and we need your help to make it egg-stra special.   We’re asking each family to kindly donate 1 chocolate Easter egg , bunny, or other Easter treat to help create a truly egg-cellent surprise for the kids.  …

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