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COVID-19 Update #4

February 27, 2022
COVID-19 Update #2

Communication in the Event of a COVID Positive Case at St Dominic’s School We have been fortunate that St Dominic’s has managed to evade COVID up to this point.  However, in the interests of clear communication I would like to explain if a case was reported at St Dominic’s what information we can give to…

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Live Streamed Ash Wednesday Mass and Distribution of Ashes – Wednesday, 2nd March

February 27, 2022
Ash Wednesday Mass

On Wednesday, 2nd March, the Year 1 to 6 students and staff of St Dominic’s School will mark the beginning of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday Mass online.  This year, due to COVID restrictions, the mass at St Dominic’s Church will be live streamed into classrooms from 9:00am.  The blessed ashes will be brought over…

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Year 3 to 6 Swimming Carnival Information, Reminders and COVID-19 Restrictions

February 27, 2022
Principal Message

Please find link below the program for the 2022 Faction Swimming Carnival, which will be held at Claremont Swimming Pool on Thursday, 3rd of March, from 10am.  Please check this carefully and get in touch with me if you have any queries and I will cross check against the information I have via the form…

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Start of Term Teacher Letters to Families – An Overview of Learning in Term 1

February 27, 2022
Start of Term Teacher Letters to Families - An Overview of Learning in Term 1

Below are links to letters from each of our classroom teachers to you our families.  The intent of each letter is to provide you with an overview of what will be taught this term.  An opportunity to connect, share and partner with you in the learning planned for your child in Term 1. If you…

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2022 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection Notice

February 27, 2022
2022 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection Notice

    Leon Bolding Principal

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Shrove Tuesday – Pancakes for the Kids

February 23, 2022
Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes for the Kids

On Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the the start of Lent, we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday with our students.  As well as teaching the students about the history and traditions associated with Shrove Tuesday, we would like to share a pancake snack with our students.  Some of our classes will be making…

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2022 Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal

February 23, 2022
2022 Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal

Next week the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal.  Donations to Project Compassion allows Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. The…

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Important Safety Message – Pick up and Drop off Parking Reminder

February 23, 2022
Pick up and Drop off Parking at St Dominic's School

I am writing to once again seek the communities support with regards to 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…

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Please Check and Update Family Details

February 23, 2022
2020 Student Background Data Collection

St Dominic’s School, along with all Catholic, Independent and Government schools in Australia, collects Student Background Data (SBD) on behalf of the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA).  Data collected is used for calculating the Index of Socio Educational Advantage (SEA), which determines schools that qualify for special assistance.  Collected student background data includes the following:…

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Year 5 BYOD iPad Jamf Install – Wednesday, 2nd March

February 22, 2022
Year 5 BYOD iPad Jamf Install - Wednesday, 2nd March

On Wednesday, 2nd March, we will be setting up the Year Five students’ iPads with the Jamf (Zuludesk) management system.  As outlined in the BYOD iPad document sent home last year and located on our school website, Jamf is a piece of software that allows staff greater control over which apps are seen/ used by…

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