The Final Bulletin for 2019

The Week 8 Term 4 Bulletin is available online now.

Upcoming Dates

• End of Year final Dismissal: 2:30pm Friday 6 December

• Year 12 Graduation Ball: Tuesday 10 December

• Report Collection: Wednesday 11 December, between 8:00am - 3:00pm. 

• Uniform Shop: Trading hours for the December 2019 / January 2020 holidays are published on the front page of the Bulletin.  Please note that Uniform Shop trading is NOT affected by the front office closure.

• Front Office Christmas Closure: Please see the front page of the Bulletin for dates.

• 2020 Year 8-12 Laptop Collection: Students currently at St Dominic's, who are entering years 8 to 12 in 2020, are to proceed directly to the Library on Friday 24 January, between the hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm, to collect their Laptop.  It is essential that students bring their laptop case.

• Year 7 & 8 Orientation: Tuesday 28 January 2020.  Year 7s and those Year 8s new to St Dominic's will receive their laptops as part of the Orientation program.

• First Day of Term 1, 2020: Wednesday 29 January 2020.  Year 8s will depart for Camp and Year 6s will be issued with their laptops.

This week's Bulletin is particularly important, as it aims to communicate key points, so that we are well placed for the Year 3-12 End of Year Mass of Thanksgiving, to take place on Tuesday 3 December.

This is a special celebration, as we gather to give thanks to God for the year that was.  While we understand that not every family at the College is a church goer, we hope to have full participation in our Liturgy, as prayer and connecting to one's own spirituality does not discriminate.

Also inside:

• The very hot temperature last Wednesday did not stop the Reception - Year 5 classes and their families from having a great Twilight Assembly
• The final Primary Assembly for 2019 was capably hosted by the Year 6 class.  On Thursday 28 November, the Year 6 Class will gather to mark their graduation from the Primary School, with a family BBQ Graduation Dinner.
• The 2019 Vinnies Christmas Appeal is in full swing and we are grateful to all families for their contributions.
• The Second-hand Book Sale, selling Year 11 & 12 2020 texts will be on Tuesday 3 December for current Year 10 and 11 students.  Outgoing Year 11 & 12 students who wish to sell their texts will need to drop their books off to the Library by Monday morning.
• Please pay particular attention to special dismissal times on Tuesday 3 December and Friday 6 December, as well as a late start on Wednesday 4 December.

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A Week of Community...

It has been a week of community, with a lot of opportunities for students, staff and families - current and old - to come together:

• Old Scholars from 1979 gathered on Saturday for their 40 Year Reunion

• Students across the College joined together with other classes, to participate in a range of sporting activities for PE Week

• Saturday Morning Sport wraps up the season this Saturday

• Reception to Year 5 students and their families will gather tonight for their End of Year Twilight Assembly.  The Year 6 Graduation will follow next week, on Thursday 28 November.

• The final meeting of the Parents & Friends Association, for 2019, begins at 6:45pm tonight, Wednesday 20 November; to be followed by the 2019 Fete Wrap Up meeting, from 7:30pm.  

• RSVPs for the End of Year Mass are due this Friday 22 November

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You know the school year is quickly coming to an end when Year 12s are well into their examinations and the Christmas Pageant has passed us by.  And, much like the Southern Hemisphere's largest public parade, the Week 5 Bulletin is not to be missed.  Inside this week's issue:

• Details about the End of Year Mass of Thanksgiving; to be held in 2019 for Years 3 to 12 students and their families on Tuesday 3 December.  Invitations are coming home today.  We as that families please ensure they have returned their RSVP no later than Friday 22 November.

For the first time, Reception - Year 2 students will have an age-appropriate day time liturgy on Thursday 5 December, instead of attending the evening Mass.  

• We congratulate the 2019 Children's University students, who attended their Graduation Ceremony on Monday evening.

• There are photos from Year 8 Retreat and the Year 11 Drama production of 'Amelia Bradshaw Turns 8'.

• Senior Sports Captains for 2020 are announced, and the results of the Year 6-9 Swimming Carnival are in.

• The 2019 Vinnies Christmas Appeal begins.

• News from the Library.

• Don't forget: the final Parents & Friends Meeting for 2019 is on 6:45pm, Wednesday 20 November.  To be followed by the final Fete Meeting from 7:30pm.

Get the Week 5 Term 4 Bulletin online now.

Our dedicated team of Parent Convenors have taken time to thank the many businesses, donors and people that have supported a stall and, ultimately, the 2019 Fete & Auction.  Thank you to all and enjoy the read in the week 4 Bulletin.

Also inside:

• The City of Adelaide is seeking feedback in relation to the new parking controls that currently affect the St Dominic's Priory College community.  The consultation period closes 5:00pm Monday 18 November.  More information visit: http://yoursay.cityofadelaide.com.au/nth-adl 

• Growth Mindset Day in the Primary School, who are also looking forward to welcoming their new 2020 classmates to Move Up Day later this week.

• Year 10 Commerce students ran their own 'Business for a Day', raising $1000 for the Christmas Vinnies Appeal and Dare 2 Dream Foundation.

• Stage 1 General Mathematics participate in a workshop at Flinders University recently, which emphasised the importance of mathematical learning and reasoning, and how it is of benefit to a wide range of professions.

• Year 10 Geography have returned from their fieldwork visit to Kangaroo Island

Upcoming Dates:

• Year 11 Drama production of 'Amelia Bradshaw Turns Eight!' is this Friday, 8 November.  Doors open 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start.  Tickets ($10/$5) at the door.

• Year 12 Visual Arts Exhibition opens Tuesday 12 November - details inside the Bulletin.

• Parents & Friends Meeting: 6:45pm Wednesday 20 November, to be followed by the final Fete meeting for 2019 from 7:30pm.  All welcome.

• End of Year Mass will be held on Tuesday 3 December, for Year 3 - Year 12 students and their families.  All students will be dismissed at 2:30pm on this day, with a late start of 9:30am scheduled for Wednesday 4 December.

• An End of Year Liturgy for Rec to Year 2 students will be held at 9:00am Thursday 5 December.  Families of these students are also welcome to attend.

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