Year 2
Makuru— Season of Fertility The coldest and wettest time of the year. Makuru was traditionally the time that Noongar people moved back inland and away from the coast. Winds turn to the west and south bringing rain and occasional snow on the peaks of the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges. During this season, waterways and catchments…
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As the community is aware, following the liquidation of Academy Photography earlier this month, we have been searching for an alternative company to provide this year’s school photos. We are pleased to announce that we have selected 3P Photography as our provider for 2024 – https://www.3p.net.au/. The new school photo day is scheduled for Monday,…
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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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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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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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** 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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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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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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On Sunday, 9th June, at 9:30am, a Family Mass will be held at St Dominic’s Church. The Year 1 and 2 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,…
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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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