Year 6

Saint Dominic’s Feast Day

July 20, 2024
Saint Dominic Feast Day

Saturday, 3rd of August is the Feast Day of our patron saint, Saint Dominic. Saint Dominic was born in Spain in approximately 1170 and was the youngest of four children. He became a priest, joined a religious community and was sent on missions abroad. It was on these journeys that he became committed to his…

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St Dominic’s Feast Day Celebrations – Friday, 9th August

July 20, 2024
St Dominic's Feast Day Celebrations - Friday, 30th July

This year, we will be celebrating St Dominic’s Feast Day (3rd August) on Friday, 9th August.  The day will begin with a whole school/ community Mass at 9:00am in the church celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton.  At approximately 11:00am, all students from Pre Primary to Year 6 will be walking down to Spiderman Park (Millet Park)…

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Start of Term Teacher Letters to Families – An Overview of Learning in Term 3

July 20, 2024
Start of Term Teacher Letters to Families - An Overview of Learning in Term 3

Below are links to letters from each of our classroom teachers to you, our families.  The intent of each letter is to provide you with an overview of what will be taught this term.  An opportunity to connect, share and partner with you in the learning planned for your child in Term 3. If you…

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Communication Streams at St Dominic’s in 2024 – eNewsletter, Latest Notices, School Website, Seesaw and Facebook

July 20, 2024
Communication Streams at St Dominic’s in 2024 – eNewsletter, Latest Notices, School Website, Seesaw and Facebook

There are many ways in which we share information with families here at St Dominic’s, both verbally and digitally.  We continue to focus on making information easily accessible, timely and available when needed.  Below is an outline of the main communication streams we use. eNewsletter – Once a week (normally published on a Friday), all families…

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Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Morning Tea – Wednesday 31st July

July 20, 2024
Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Morning Tea - Wednesday 31st July

St Dominic’s School welcomes students and families from a wide range of cultures. We have our next  ‘Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity Morning  Tea’ coming up in Week 3. The morning tea will be held on Wednesday, 31st July, commencing at 8.40am (straight after drop off).  We would love to welcome back parents who have…

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Quality Catholic Education School Review

July 20, 2024
Quality Catholic Education School Review

The Quality Catholic Education School Review (QCESR) provides an opportunity for a panel of educators, external to the school, to affirm, challenge and report on the improvement journey at the school and the principal’s leadership. The QCESR focuses on the school improvement context and the principal leadership context, measuring the effectiveness of a principal’s leadership…

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2024 Term 3 Sports Days for Pre Primary to Year 6

July 13, 2024
Term 1 Sports Days for Pre Primary to Year 6 Students

Below are the Term 3 sports days for students in Pre Primary to Year 6.  Included is the respective sports top for each day.  Your support in ensuring your children are wearing the correct uniform on the appropriate day is required and greatly appreciated. Pre Primary Monday (grey and white top) Tuesday (faction top) Wednesday…

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NAIDOC Week Celebrations at St Dominic’s

July 12, 2024
NAIDOC Week Celebrations at St Dominic’s
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Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum Parent and Carer Workshop – Wednesday 24th July

July 12, 2024
Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum Parent and Carer Workshop - Wednesday 6th March

As you may have seen promoted earlier in the year, two opportunities for families to attend a Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum Parent and Carer Workshop were planned.  The second of these two opportunities is on Wednesday, 24th July, commencing at 6:00pm in the school hall.  Details for the upcoming Wednesday event are below.  …

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Year 2 to Year 6 Japanese Art Incursion – Friday 26th July

July 12, 2024
Year 2 to Year 6 Japanese Art Incursion -  Friday 26th July

On Friday, 26th July, students from Year 2 to Year 6 will be participating in an Art Incursion with Melbourne artist Kenny Chan. Through there session, students will be exploring the Japanese style of comic drawing known as manga. Manga is an art style that was developed in the late 19th century, with the term…

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