Pre-Primary

Overview of Learning Support at St Dominic’s

May 31, 2024
Overview of Learning Support at St Dominic’s

At St Dominic’s, our students are supported to become successful lifelong learners capable of reaching their God given potential.  We recognise that every student learns differently, and we offer a range of additional programs tailored to support students with varying learning needs.  These programs aim to provide every student with the tools and support necessary…

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Language of Friendship Workshop Recording – Link Expires June 7

May 31, 2024
Language of Friendship Workshop Recording - Link Expires June 7

Thank you so much to those who were able to join the URSTRONG online parent-child workshop last Tuesday.  It was so great to see the interaction between yourselves and your children. For those who were unable to attend live or if you would like to watch the session again, please see the information below for…

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St Dominic’s Official Bell and Drop Off Time Reminders

May 31, 2024
New Bell Technology and a Change Coming to St Dominic's Official Start Time

Students are not permitted to arrive at school prior to 8:15am.  Kindy and Pre Primary students should not arrive before 8:30am, unless an adult remains with them outside the classroom.  All classroom doors open at 8:30am and classes commence at 8:40am. Pre-Primary to Year 6 Doors Open – 8:30am Session 1 Commences – 8:40am Recess…

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New St Dominic’s Wet Weather Jackets Now Available

May 27, 2024
School Uniform Updates - New rain jacket and incorrect polo top returns

**  Please note that some sizes have sold out.  New stock will be arriving in mind June ** You may recall, that at the end of last term, we put out information regarding a new St Dominic’s Wet Weather Jacket.  Following feedback received from families via the expression of interest form, I am happy to…

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2024 P&F Meeting 2 Minutes Now Available

May 27, 2024
2024 P&F Meeting 2 Minutes Now Available

All Parents and Friends Group (P&F) Meeting Minutes in 2024 are uploaded to the school website and made available for families to access via a link at the bottom of the P&F page.  After each meeting a notice will be sent home to inform families that the minutes are ready for viewing. Below is a…

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The Stolen Generation Then and Now – Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace

May 24, 2024
The Stolen Generation Then and Now - Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference Office for Justice, Ecology and Peace

National Sorry Day has been observed annually on May 26 since 1998, as a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to remember the many children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities.  The Bringing Them Home report, which highlights this tragic chapter in Australia’s history, includes numerous case studies demonstrating that…

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The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024

May 24, 2024
The Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a literacy engagement program established in 2022 to: encourage students to read more books enjoy reading improve literacy levels. The mission is for students in Kindergarten to Year 10 to read 12 books over 4 months from 6 May to 6 September. At the end of the challenge, students who…

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Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Afternoon Tea (Multicultural Services Officer from Services Australia Attending) – Wednesday 29th May

May 17, 2024
Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Afternoon Tea (Multicultural Services Officer from Services Australia Attending) - Wednesday 29th May

St Dominic’s School welcomes students and families from a wide range of cultures. Our next gathering will be an afternoon tea held on Wednesday, 29th May, commencing at 2:00pm.  We would love to welcome back parents who have previously attended a Multicultural Morning tea and encourage parents who have not yet attended to join in.…

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Pre-Primary Excursion to Caversham Wildlife Park – Friday 31st May

May 17, 2024
Pre-Primary and Year 2/3 Excursion to Caversham Wildlife Park - Monday 22nd May

I am pleased to provide you with the following details regarding our incursion to Caversham Wildlife Park on Friday 31st of May. We will leave school at 9:00am and return to school by 2:30pm. This incursion has been planned to supplement what the Pre-Primary’s have been learning this term in Science and English. The students…

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Pick up and Drop off Parking Reminders

May 17, 2024
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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