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As we hit the mid-point of term, the calendar has been filled with great learning and exciting events for the youngest right through to the senior students.  Here is just a snapshot of the last week alone:

• Year 12 Formal was a big hit!
• Our Rec - Year 7 Auskick and Little League footballers experienced the thrill of playing on Adelaide Oval, as part of the half-time activities at the Adelaide Crows vs West Coast Eagles match
• Mini Careers Expo - We are incredibly grateful to the universities, training providers and industry professionals who gave so generously of their time to speak 1:1 with our Year 10 - 12 students about their post-secondary study options and career pathways.  
• We congratulate our Year 6 Da Vinci Decathlon team who achieved first place in the Engineering category and second place in the Art and Poetry section.  Our Year 7s are competing today (Wednesday 29 May) and we wish them well!
• The Year 6s have been making soup for Fred's Van as part of their unit on Christian Discipleship. 
• Tuckshop news: The Wednesday specials for weeks 6 through 10 have been published.  For all the current prices and stock availability, please check the latest menu, online here.

Parents & Friends News

• The Parent's & Friends Country & Western Quiz Night is on THIS FRIDAY 31 May.  Online ticket sales must close at 11:59pm tonight (Wednesday 29 May) but there will be additional tickets available from the Accounts Office Thursday and Friday.  Get in fast, though, as tickets are limited!
• The annual Parents & Friends Chocolate Drive is coming up, and this week we are asking families to confirm their participation.  Please see the reply slip on the back page of today's Bulletin for more information. 
• The first Fete Meeting for 2019 will take place on Wednesday June 5.  All welcome!

Get the Week 5 Term 2 Bulletin online now.

In line with the Parishes this year we are together launching the St. Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal.  On Tuesday 21 May, students from the middle and senior school Vinnies Group addressed assemblies to remind all of the high level of need in Australia and in South Australia. 

Items which are needed include blankets and warm clothing as well as nourishing non-perishable food.
Please support the many who are in need.

In other News:

• Quiz Night: It is not too late to make a table with other parents, friends and relatives for Friday 31 May.  You do not need a full table to participate - join a Year Level team now or else be a 'Lone Ranger' or 'Wild Card' and meet new people when you're seated in groups of 8-10... Book your tickets directly at the Account Office or online now.
• Student Leaders Gathering: Students with leadership roles from years 11 and 12 travelled to St. Aloysius College to participate in a Student Leader Gathering, run by the Catholic Office for Youth and Young Adults.
• Mini Careers Expo: Students and staff across Years 10-12 are invited to attend our mini careers expo during Pastoral Care on Tuesday 28 May.  We are incredibly grateful to the selection of exhibitors from across universities, training providers, and industry who have so generously given their time to provide information about future careers and pathways to our students.
• Entertainment Books Fundraiser: 2019 | 2020 Entertainment memberships are available now from the Accounts Office or online here.
• Parents & Friends Meeting: Tonight, Wednesday 22 May from 7:30pm in the College Reception Area.

Get the Week 4 Term 2 Bulletin online now.

Last Friday was a great community day and from our smallest children right through to the Seniors in Year 12, students took a day from their lessons to run stalls with delicious foods, to dress up in thematic colours, to perform on stage and to enjoy the talent as a receptive audience. Judging from the number of food stalls which ran out we can be hopeful of realizing a good sum for the charities which will benefit from our funds.

This Week

• Gala Day! - see inside for full, colourful, coverage
• Celebrating Mothers - there are some lovely tributes from our Primary students
• Italy / Art Study Tour - read the full report!
• Year 9 Science - visit the Botanic Gardens as part of a study on Ecology
• Year 11 Legal Studies - visit the Adelaide Magistrates Court
• Brainstorm Productions present The Flipside to the Years 7-10 cohort
• SAPSASA District Athletics - results are in
• Parents and Friends - the Term 2 meeting is coming up on Wednesday 22 May.  Don't forget Quiz Night on Friday 31 May - get your tickets online now!

The Week 3 Term 2 Bulletin is online here.

The two recent Parents and Teacher conversations for Years 7 - 12 have been well attended, especially by Year 7 and Year 8 Parents.  Comments from teachers indicate how much your presence is valued, and how helpful it is to meet those most closely associated with the girls we teach. 

This Week

• Students and staff from three Dominican Schools in Indonesia, hosted by the Cabra College Community, visited St Dominic's on Monday. 
• Mother's Day Raffle: tickets (50c each) are still available from the Primary School.  The raffle will be drawn at lunch time on Gala Day.  Looking for a last minute gift for mum?  Order an Entertainment Book online now and enjoy more than 12 months of valuable dining, shopping and travel offers! Also available from the Accounts Office.
• Winter Season Sport kicks off this week, with Primary Netball having their first game for the term on Thursday and Year 7-12 interschool competition starting Saturday morning.  We wish all of our teams well for the season ahead.  

Upcoming

• Gala Day Friday 10 May: Parents are welcome to join us for Morning Tea 11:00am - 12noon and lunch games between 1:00pm - 2:00pm 
• Quiz Night Friday 31 May: Tickets are onsale now, online here.  We encourage both new and "old" parents to come along... you do not need to fill a table in order to book.  

Get the week 2 Bulletin online now.

The winter term has begun, with Year 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews underway and preparations in next Friday's Gala Day in full swing.  

Get the Week 1 Bulletin online now.