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Wednesday, 5th April was the Feast Day of one of our Faction Saints, Saint Vincent Ferrer. Vincent Ferrer was born in Spain around 1350 and was raised by parents who taught him the importance of his religious duties, as well as his education and caring for the poor. At the age of 18, Vincent joined…
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Djeran — Season of Adulthood Djeran season generally spans April-May and means an end to the really hot weather. A key indicator of the change of season is the cool nights that once again bring a dewy presence for us to discover in the early mornings. The winds have also changed, especially in their intensity,…
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Below are the Term 2 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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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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Following the success of the Year 5 and 6 Crochet Club on Thursday mornings, we welcome the Year 3 and 4 students to join. Crochet Club starts at 7:30 am every Thursday morning in the Year 6 classroom and goes until 8:30 am. Students are asked to bring their own crochet hook, either a 4mm…
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We are happy to announce we will be entering the school choir into the Catholic Performing Arts Festival this year. The festival is in Term 3, so our choir has time to work up to the event. Along with this, we have decided to give students the opportunity to enter as instrumental soloists. The entry…
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Life is very hard for many people at the moment. All over the world and very close to home we see hardship, suffering and struggle. Some of it we bring on ourselves by our own choices, but a lot of it is the result of human pride, greed and violence. As a result there is…
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This year, we shared with you the story of three inspiring women from across the globe, who overcame challenges to complete their education, access water and find secure employment. With the support of compassionate people like you, they are now forging a path to a better future for their families and their communities. Ronita from…
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Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful often receive palm fronds, which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding…
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