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5th Sunday of Lent Message from Fr Bernard

April 3, 2020
5th Sunday of Lent Message from Fr Bernard

As we celebrate the 5th Sunday of Lent, the Gospel tells us the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. We too can raise people up through our compassion and kindness. Even a phone call or a message to someone at this time could help raise their spirits. We are all called by Jesus…

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Project Compassion Week 5 – Tawonga’s Story

April 3, 2020
Project Compassion Launch

Fifth Week of Lent (School week beginning 28th March) Tawonga is a 10-year-old girl, living with a disability. She lives in a village in northern Malawi in a region plagued by food insecurity and poverty. For most of her life, her parents have struggled to provide food for the family. Since participating in a Caritas…

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Remote Learning at Home

March 30, 2020
Remote Learning at Home

St Dominic’s School is committed to ensuring our students continue to receive the best possible curriculum materials while learning from home. Learning opportunities will be provided to our students via an online daily planner.  The remote learning daily planners are located in the folders accessible via the icons below. By 3:00pm each day, the learning…

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P&F Easter Raffle Postponed

March 26, 2020
P&F Annual Easter Raffle Details

In light of the current COVID-19 situation unfolding and with many students staying at home now, the decision has been made to postpone the Easter Raffle until things get back on track later in the year.  The school will hold onto the eggs and raffle tickets, and the community will be updated with regards to…

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Staffing Update

March 23, 2020
Another Successful Rice Day!

It is with sadness but also excitement for Gill, that I write to share the news with the community that Gill Ford has been offered an ongoing Social Worker position at St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School, commencing in Term 2.  It is obviously a big loss for our school community but a wonderful gain for St…

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The Sullivan’s are Expecting Baby # 2

March 23, 2020
Baby News!

Mr Joe Sullivan and his wife Linda have announced today that they are expecting their second child later this year!  It is a very exciting time for Joe and his family, and we can’t wait to hear the news of the baby boy or girl’s arrival later this year.  Congratulations, Joe and Linda!    …

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Cancelled P&F Welcome Event Money Now Ready to Collect

March 23, 2020
Cancelled P&F Welcome Event Money Now Ready to Collect

For those who purchased food items for the cancelled P&F Welcome event, your money is now ready to collect via the front office.  A parent/ caregiver is required to pop into the office and sign for the returned money, students will not be able to collect the money. Thank you for your understanding and patience.…

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MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 1 Week 7

March 22, 2020
MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Week 8

Congratulations to the following students and staff who were awarded the MJR Spirit of Jesus Award, for making Jesus real in our school: Term 1 Week 7       Leon Bolding Principal

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Project Compassion Week 4 – Sakun’s Story

March 22, 2020
Project Compassion Launch

Fourth Week of Lent (School week beginning 22nd March) Sakun lives in a village in central north India. She developed polio as a child and has difficulty walking. Until now Sakun, an indigenous Gond woman, has been isolated in her community, unable to earn a livelihood and without knowledge of government schemes that could help…

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Harmony Week Recognition Activities at St Dominic’s

March 19, 2020
Harmony Week Recognition Activities at St Dominic's

Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic…

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