Year 3

Project Compassion Week 3 – Barry’s Story

March 15, 2020
Project Compassion Launch

Third Week of Lent (School week beginning 16th March) Project Compassion, Week 3, brings you the story of Barry, a Gamilaroi man originally from western NSW. Barry is a father of four and he embodies resilience and strength. Growing up in a tough environment, he had to look inside himself to make the right choices…

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Scholastics Book Club Returns to St Dominic’s!

March 11, 2020
Scholastics Book Club Returns to St Dominic's!

Coming home with your child today are Book Club Issues 1 and 2.  Orders can be placed and paid for online through www.scholastic.com.au/book-club.   To purchase items please set up your own login and place the order through Book Club Loop. Please note that all orders are to be completed and paid for online at…

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Mini Vinnies Team Update – Easter Free Dress Day on Monday, 6th April

March 11, 2020
Mini Vinnies News - LifeLink Day/ Winter Appeal

Our first meeting was held this week to discuss goals and share ideas on how we can support and raise funds for people in need. We welcomed a few new members and it was wonderful to see so many boys and girls returning from last year wanting to continue their good works into 2020. Our…

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Swimming Faction Carnival Wrap Up 2020 

March 10, 2020
Swimming Faction Carnival Wrap Up 2020 

Firstly, I just wanted to again say a big thank you to all who made the 2020 Swimming Faction Carnival run as efficiently as possible. To the parents for helping with the timing and to the teachers for all playing their roles. No job is bigger than the other, and without your help, the day…

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Project Compassion Week 2 – Phany’s (pronounced Parn-ee) Story

March 7, 2020
Project Compassion Launch

Second Week of Lent (School week beginning 9th March) This week through Project Compassion we learn about Phany (pronounced Parn-ee). Struggling to earn a living as a farmer in Cambodia, Phany was forced to leave her daughter behind in the village to take up construction work in the city. Thankfully, through a Caritas funded program,…

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Craft Club Update

March 7, 2020
A new St Dominic's School Craft Club is about to start and everyone is welcome!

Craft Club began this week for 2020. Students from Pre Primary to Year 6 joined in with activities involving dye, paint and feathers! Each week, different projects are planned. Some may take 1 week, some may take a whole term! Mrs Capriotti, Mrs James and Mrs Smith have lots of fun things planned for Craft…

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St Dominic’s School P&F Welcome Back to School Event/ Order Forms

March 6, 2020
The first P&F meeting for 2019 is on Wednesday night

Coming home with your child today is the Welcome back to School Event order form.  If required a copy of the form can also be downloaded via the link below. We look forward to coming together as a community at this event and enjoying some time with each other.   P&F Welcome Back to School…

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P&F Annual Easter Raffle Details

March 3, 2020
P&F Annual Easter Raffle Details

Coming home on Wednesday with the eldest child in each class is the letter below, along with a zip lock bag containing raffle tickets.  Further details can be found on the flyer which is attached below and to the zip lock bag. St Dominic’s School P&F

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Project Compassion Week 1 – Shirley’s Story

February 28, 2020
Project Compassion Launch

First Week of Lent (School Week beginning 2nd March) With Caritas Australia’s support, Shirley trained to become an indigenous health worker. She has learnt to supplement her income and is able to feed her family. The program has also empowered Shirley to send her children to school. Watch a short film about Shirley’s story: Primary…

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Year 3 to 6 Swimming Training at Scarborough Beach Pool

February 28, 2020
Year 3 - 6 Interschool Swim Squad and Morning Training Information

This year, the Year 3 to 6 Swimming Training will be held at Scarborough Beach Pool on the following dates from 7:30-8:15am. Training is open to all students in Year 3 to 6, regardless of Interschool Swimming selection. Tuesday 10th March Thursday 12th March Tuesday 17th March Thursday 19th March Tuesday 24th March Thursday 26th…

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