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Harmony Day is approaching and forms one part of Harmony Week, which runs from 15th to 21st March every year. 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, we would like…
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This week through Project Compassion we learn about Tereesa, a Gamilaroi woman from Western Sydney who struggled with homelessness while raising her four children. At just 16 years old, she had to leave school after falling pregnant with her first child. A single mother struggling with homelessness, Tereesa’s only concern was finding stability for her…
Read More![Liturgical Formation & Renewal Program - Launch [Introduction by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB]](https://www.stdominics.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-22-at-11.04.56-am-300x132.png "Liturgical Formation & Renewal Program - Launch [Introduction by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB]")
Welcome to the first in a series of four videos for the Liturgical Formation and Renewal Program for the Archdiocese of Perth. In this first video, Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation, the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn explains, What is Sacramentality and its role in the celebration of liturgy? One of the unique…
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Firstly, again a big thank you to all who made the 2023 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…
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I am pleased to provide you with the following details regarding our excursion to the Perth Zoo on Tuesday, 14th March (Week 7). This excursion has been planned to supplement the work being completed in the students geography unit. In this unit students explore the environments and animals where they live, particularly focusing on the African…
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On Monday, 13 March, West Oz Wild Life will be visiting the Kindy and Pre-Primary classes. They will bring a range of different Australian animals. These animals may include a Koala, Dingo, Pythons, Lizards, Kangaroo joey and more. The experienced staff offer animal-based activities that range from observation, animal care and safe animal handling to…
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We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about Laxmi, a 16-year-old girl living in Jajarkot, a remote district in Nepal where almost half of the population live below the poverty line. Tragedy struck when Laxmi was 10 years old and her father passed away. Her father worked hard to pay for his…
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Please find below information from the Office of the Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation about a process for the Archdiocese to engage in a renewal of liturgical practice, by engaging in a deeper study and reflection on the faith of the Church which is expressed in the Church’s liturgy. The program of renewal…
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On Saturday, 11th March, at 6:00pm, a Family Mass will be held at St Dominic’s Church. The Kindy and Pre Primary families in particular are invited to come along and assist with the celebration, however, ALL St Dominic’s families are encouraged to attend. Fr Bernard welcomes and encourages families to participate by assisting with altar serving, taking…
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I am pleased to provide you with the following details regarding our excursion to Fremantle on Tuesday, 14th March. This excursion has been planned to supplement the following work being completed in your child’s classroom: Why did they migrate to Australia and what were their stories and challenges? (ACHASSK136) How did they contribute to Australian society?…
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