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Project Compassion Launch 2021

February 21, 2021
Project Compassion Launch 2021

On Tuesday, students from our Spiritual Ministry (Tom, Andrew, James M) attended the Project Compassion Launch at Corpus Christi in Bateman. The Project Compassion launch is a way of marking the beginning of Lent, and a chance for many schools around the metro area to come together to learn about the many projects around the…

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Project Compassion Week 1 – Jamila’s Story

February 21, 2021
Project Compassion Week 1 - Jamila's Story

  First Week of Lent (School Week beginning 22nd February) We begin our annual Lenten Project Compassion journey by learning about the story of Jamila and her family.  Jamila, 22, is a Rohingya woman, living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.  A single mother, she fled armed conflict in Myanmar to…

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Please Check and Update Family Details

February 17, 2021
2020 Student Background Data Collection

St Dominic’s School, along with all Catholic, independent and government schools in Australia, is required to collect the below information from families on behalf of the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA).  The student background information is incorporated into the Socio Educational Advantage (SEA) model, which contributes to our schools level of funding. the sex…

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2021 P&F Welcome Night

February 17, 2021
The first P&F meeting for 2019 is on Wednesday night

Our St Dominic’s Parents and Friends Association would like to invite you all to the 2021 P&F Welcome Night.  Our welcome night is a wonderful way to warmly get to know new families and bring our school community together at the start of a new school year. This year, the event will be run on…

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St Dominic’s Parish 2021 Sacramental Dates

February 15, 2021
St Dominic's Parish 2019 Sacramental Dates Have Been Confirmed

Listed below are the sacramental dates for 2021.  Your child’s classroom teacher and our St Dominic’s Parish Priest, Fr Bernard, will be able to assist with any queries regarding this year‘s sacramental program.      All Sacraments  Family Sacramental Meeting (At least one parent/ caregiver of a child receiving a sacrament in 2021 is required to attend this meeting – children are not…

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2021 MJR Spirit of Jesus Award Winners – Term 1 Week 2

February 15, 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 2     Leon Bolding Principal    

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2021 NAPLAN Online Update

February 15, 2021
2021 NAPLAN Online Update

This year, students in Year 3 and 5 will participate in the 2021 Online NAPLAN Assessment. In 2020, NAPLAN was cancelled due to Covid 19.  Coming home with your child this week, and attached to this communication, is an information sheet with details about 2021 NAPLAN.  Further information about NAPLAN Online 2021 will be communicated…

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Message from our School Councillor – Courses to Strengthen Relationships and Mindfulness

February 14, 2021
Message from our School Councillor - Courses to Strengthen Relationships and Mindfulness

Below are two links that you may find helpful.  If you need any further support, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email or by contacting the front office. Courses to Strengthen Relationships Mindfulness – What is it, why should we use it and how does it help?     Nicole Leach…

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2021 Year 3 to 6 Faction Swimming Carnival Information Reminder

February 14, 2021
Swimming lesson uniform option and last minute information

Just a brief reminder about the Year 3 to 6 Faction Swimming Carnival coming up at Claremont Pool on Thursday, 4th March. Could you please remind yourself of the information and fill in your child/children’s race preferences by clicking on the link below.  I need these preferences by Friday, 19th February. If you have any questions,…

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Year 6 Leadership Team Ice-pole Treat

February 14, 2021
Year 6 Leadership Team Ice-pole Treat

Our new Year 6 Student Leadership Team, Josie, James, Saige and Martin, would like to treat all our St Dominic’s students to a free ice-pole to start the new school year.  They decide to save this special treat until Week 2, as it is forecasted to be particularly warm tomorrow at lunch time. The team…

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