Pre-Primary
This week through Project Compassion we learn about Thu, who lives in Vietnam. When Thu was 12 years old, he stepped on an unexploded land mine and lost his leg. Living with a disability in rural Vietnam presented many challenges for Thu, who worked mainly as a rice farmer. Thu also took on the…
Read MoreWelcome to the third video for the Liturgical Formation and Renewal Program for the Archdiocese of Perth. In this third video, Catechist Formation Services Field Officer Mildred Rego talks about Signs and Symbols. The celebration of the Mass is full of signs and symbols. These signs and symbols point beyond themselves to a spiritual reality…
Read MoreDuring Week 9 and 10 of Term 1, St Dominic’s staff will provide time before, during and after school to conduct Parent Teacher Meetings with all families. These meeting are an opportunity to partner with you and discuss your child’s social, emotional and academic progress. An opportunity to celebrate their successes and establish short and long…
Read MoreWe just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who donated and showed their support for Ella’s Starlight Superswim. The Starlight Foundation use play, social connection and creativity to support sick kids in some of their toughest times and positively change their healthcare experience. With the school community’s help she raised $1368 and…
Read MoreWe are now in the third week of Lent with the Project Compassion story of Priscilla, who lives in the Hwange district in Zimbabwe with her husband, Charles, and two of their grandchildren. Climate change continues to bring unprecedented challenges for people living in the most vulnerable and remote communities in Zimbabwe. During times of…
Read MoreWelcome to the second video for the Liturgical Formation and Renewal Program for the Archdiocese of Perth. In this second video, Centre for Liturgy Director, Sr Kerry Willison RSM, explains What is Liturgy? In Pope Francis’ recent document Desiderio Desideravi, which means ‘I have earnestly desired’, he shares his reflections on the central nature of…
Read MoreAs many of you are aware, we have begun the sacred season of Lent. It is a time when we are invited to listen more closely to the teachings of Jesus and consider how we can better live those teachings in our day to day life. The Scriptures and Church tradition, invite us to consider the three…
Read MoreHarmony 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…
Read MoreThis 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…
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