Year 3

Out of School Hours Care Update

March 14, 2021
2020 Onsite Before and After School Care Survey

As promised, I am writing to provide an update on the progress of finding an onsite before and after school care provider here at St Dominic’s.  Since my last communication earlier in the year (see link below), I have met with several out of school hours care providers but have been unable to secure their…

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2021 Year 5 Assembly and Merit Awards Video

March 13, 2021
Year 3 Assembly and Merit Awards Video

Thank you to our Year 5 students for their very entertaining and informative assembly about the arrival of the first European settlers here in Australia.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions and not being able to have all of our community in the hall, the assembly was video recorded for everyone to enjoy.  A higher quality version…

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Uniform Shop Update – Get Your Winter Uniform Items Ordered Now

March 13, 2021
Uniform Shop Additional Opening Hours

As we move closer to Term 2 and the change to our winter uniform, I would like to encourage all families to begin placing orders now for any items that may be required.  By placing winter uniform orders before the end of Term 1, Peta (uniform shop coordinator) can assist well in advance, ensuring that…

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Staffing Update – Mrs Peta Kelly

March 13, 2021
Another Successful Rice Day!

Last week, Mrs Peta Kelly informed me that she had made the decision to step away from her role as the Administration Officer here at St Dominic’s School.  Peta will finish in her current role at the end of Term 1. After many years as a St Dominic’s School staff member and parent, it is…

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Project Compassion Week 3 – Arsad’s Story

March 13, 2021
Project Compassion Week 1 - Jamila's Story

Third Week of Lent (School Week beginning 15th March) Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet in his house, so always had to walk into the forest to the open defecation area. His family was often sick and open defecation caused many neighbourhood disputes. With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner agency, Laz…

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2021 MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 1 Week 5

March 13, 2021
MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Week 2 and 3

Congratulations to the following students, who were awarded the MJR Spirit of Jesus Award for making Jesus real in our school, at last weeks online Monday morning assembly. Term 1 Week 5     Leon Bolding Principal

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‘The Loft House’ Play Space Has Been Unveiled

March 13, 2021
'The Loft House' Play Space Has Been Unveiled

Back in late 2019 and early 2020, the staff at St Dominic’s discussed the idea of naming an area of our school after our dearly departed friend, teacher and colleague Mrs Lofthouse. In addition to the special garden in front of the church created by our loving community and the memorial plaque placed at the…

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Access to Individual Swimming Carnival Race Times

March 12, 2021
Access to Individual Swimming Carnival Race Times

If you are interested in viewing your child’s times from Thursday’s swimming carnival, please click on the following link below to set up a Results HQ account. Results HQ Put in your child’s first name and last name followed by _SDS e.g Username: BobJones_SDS Password: SDS   The first initial of the first name and…

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P&F 2021 Meeting 1 Minutes Now Available

March 12, 2021
P&F 2021 Meeting 1 Minutes Now Available

As was the procedure last year, all P&F Meeting Minutes in 2021 will once again be 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…

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Harmony Week Celebrations and Liturgy

March 9, 2021
Harmony Week Celebrations and Liturgy

Harmony Week is celebrated from 15th – 21st of March every year and celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity.  It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Year Three will be organising a Harmony Day Liturgy for students and staff on Friday, 19th March.  On this day, students are invited to come to school dressed…

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