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Communication Streams at St Dominic’s in 2023 – eNewsletter, Latest Notices, School Website, Seesaw and Facebook

February 4, 2023
Communication Streams at St Dominic’s in 2023 – eNewsletter, Latest Notices, School Website, Seesaw and Facebook

There are many ways in which we share information with families here at St Dominic’s, both verbally and digitally.  We continue to focus on making information easily accessible, timely and available when needed.  Below is an outline of the main communication streams we use. eNewsletter – Once a week (previously on a Sunday but will be…

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Term 1 Sports Days for Pre Primary to Year 6

February 4, 2023
Term 1 Sports Days for Pre Primary to Year 6 Students

Below are the Term 1 sports days for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6.  Included is the respective sports top for each day.  Your support in ensuring your children are wearing the correct uniform on the appropriate day is required and greatly appreciated. Pre Primary Monday (grey and white top) Tuesday (faction top) Wednesday (grey…

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Incursions and Excursions at St Dominic’s in 2023

February 4, 2023
Incursions and Excursions at St Dominic's School

Throughout your child’s enrolment at St Dominic’s School, classroom teachers will enhance lessons and routines with visiting presenters (‘incursions’) and activities delivered off site (‘excursions’).  Incursions and excursions are designed and safely delivered to the same standard as regular classroom instruction and in accordance with CECWA Policy.  All school activities, regardless of who delivers them…

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Pick up and Drop off Parking Reminders

February 4, 2023
Pick up and Drop off Parking at St Dominic's School

If parking and collecting your children, instead of using the ‘kiss and ride’ option, please take a moment to read the following information. Parking is available along Beatrice Street in the marked parking bays and in the Church carpark at the Eastern end of the school.  Although a bit further away, street parking is also available…

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Tips to Help Kiss and Ride Continue to Run Smoothly

February 4, 2023
Tips to Help Kiss and Ride Continue to Run Smoothly

The school is thankful to the Parish for enabling us to use the Parish driveway as a ‘kiss and ride’ area for families.  In general families taking advantage of this option use it effectively and help to ensure that traffic moves smoothly and safely, for which we are extremely grateful.  To continue its effectiveness, below…

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2023 Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN Online Information

February 3, 2023
Year 3 and 5 2019 NAPLAN Online Assessment Information

This year, students in Year 3 and 5 will participate in the 2023 Online NAPLAN Assessment.  Coming home with your child this week, and attached to this communication, is an information sheet with details about 2023 NAPLAN.  Further information about NAPLAN Online 2023 will be communicated with you closer to the time of the tests.…

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Kindy to Year 6 Parent Information Night – Monday, 6th February

February 2, 2023
Pre Primary to Year 6 Parent Information Night

On  Monday, 6th February, we will be holding our Parent Information Night for families in Kindy to Year 6.  The evening is an opportunity for you to come into the classroom and hear all about what classroom life will look like in 2023. There are two half an hour sessions scheduled commencing at 5:00pm and 6:00pm.…

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Family Sacramental Meeting and Enrolment Masses Reminder

January 29, 2023
St Dominic's Parish 2019 Sacramental Dates Have Been Confirmed

Family Sacramental Meeting A Family Sacrament Meeting will be held in Week 2 for parents/ caregivers of all children who will be receiving a sacrament this year (Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation). At least one parent/ caregiver is required to attend this meeting. Children are not required to attend. The two meeting times available are:…

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Going to Kindy 2023 Social Story, Kindy Handbook and Staggered Start Letter

January 29, 2023
Going to Kindy 2023 Social Story, Kindy Handbook and Staggered Start Letter

We know that beginning Kindy can be an exciting but sometimes unsettling time. We have created the below social story to assist with the transition process. Regularly referring back to this story over the coming days could be a great way to prepare your child for the year ahead.  Just press pause on each page…

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Year 2 to 6 Swimming Lesson Information

January 29, 2023
Year 3 - 6 Interschool Swim Squad and Morning Training Information

St Dominic’s School students from Years 2 – 6 will be participating in swimming lessons at Scarborough Beach Pool run by the Royal Life Saving Society. Coming home with your child next week will be an enrolment form that parents are asked to fill in as accurately as possible (please complete one form for each…

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