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Partnership in action The work of Caritas Australia is only possible with the dedication, passion and tenacity of our local partners who implement the programs. They are the heroes on the ground, working tirelessly behind-the-scenes every day to create a better future for their communities. Caritas Australia partners with the Faithful Companions of Jesus…
Read MoreMemory is 26 years old and lives in rural Malawi. As the eldest child in a low-income farming family, Memory had to take on many household chores and farming activities to support her parents. They struggled to pay for Memory’s school fees and school supplies, and Memory often had to walk to school barefooted. With…
Read MoreLast Monday, the Year 6 students travelled to Fremantle to visit the Maritime Museum. Students participated in the Immigration Stories program. They explored the journeys of different immigrants to Australia particularly following the journey of Jim who moved to Australia by himself when he was just 11 years old. Students participated in different role play…
Read MoreThe Kindy and Pre-Primary students will be having their first incursion on Thursday, 21st March. It is called Junk Play (formerly ‘loose parts’). The incursion is a child-directed activity where they bring an abundance of resources and facilitate a play session/s. It will be up to the children as to how they play and what…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThank you for your wonderful support of the P&F Cadbury Chocolate Fundraiser. An amazing 41 boxes were sold and 14 donations were received this year. If you haven’t already collected your boxes, they are available for pick up via the front office. Please endeavour to collect your boxes as soon as possible. St Dominic’s…
Read MoreFirstly, again a big thank you to all who made the 2024 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,…
Read MoreSamoa may be a country surrounded by water, but access to clean drinking water is scarce in some areas, with many families facing extreme hardship as a result.. Leaia lives with her five children, husband, brother and sister-in-law on the island of Upolu in Samoa. Not having access to a reliable source of clean water…
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