It was lovely seeing so many families on Sunday, at our Family Mass, and at our Primary and Year 9/10 Parent Information Nights over the past week.  What a beautiful way to begin our school year and celebrate our community spirit.  Still not to be missed are the upcoming Parent Information Evenings for Years 7, 8, 11 & 12 as follows:

7pm Wednesday 13 February - Year 7 & 8 Parents
7pm Monday 18 February - Year 11 & 12 Parents

Not to be missed is the special invitation to our parents to tour the new Year 12 facilities, prior to the proceedings between 6:30pm & 6:55pm.  See inside the Bulletin for more information.

Term 1 Interschool Sport

The first round of interschool sport commences this week, with Water Polo Thursday afternoon and Saturday Morning Sport this Saturday, 16 February.  Final draws for Saturday's games - particularly times - were not confirmed at the time our newsletter went to press.  As such, please be sure that your daughter/s check the noticeboard in the Gym, to confirm what time their team will be playing on Saturday.  Information will also be available directly from the SA Catholic Secondary Schools Girls Sports Association (SACSSGSA) website, later in the week.

The Week 3 Bulletin is not to be missed!  Get it online now.

Week 2 Bulletin

Student Wellbeing was the focus of the Week 1 schedule, and this is evident throughout the Week 2 Bulletin:

• Year 8 'Getting-to-Know-You Camp'
• Year 12 Retreat
• Wellbeing Day across Years 7, 9, 10 + 11

Also inside:

• An important reminder about student safety on our roads
• Welcome from the Library for 2019 - including opening hours and the Years 7-12 Homework Club
• Information from the Music Faculty about the Instrumental Lessons available
• A reminder to families to CLEARLY LABEL ALL ITEMS of School Uniform, including hats, bags, lunchboxes etc. 

Upcoming Dates

• Family Mass Sunday 10 February - 9:30am start, in the Gym.  Parents & Friends Morning Tea to follow.
• Parent Information Nights:

7pm Monday 11 February: Year 9 and 10 Parents
7pm Wednesday 13 February: Year 7 and 8 Parents
7pm Monday 18 February: Year 11 and 12 Parents

All information evenings will take place in the Hall, and be preceeded by an special parent-tour of our new Year 12 facilities.  See inside today's Bulletin for more information.  Additional details will also be sent home in a letter from each Year Level Coordinator.

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The Week 1 Bulletin is full of important news and announcements:

• We extend a special welcome to new staff, students and their families
• Congratulations the Class of 2018 on their spectacular results; featuring a special colour lift out of our Highest Achievers
• The College community acknowledges the achievement of Mrs Rita Shepherd, Deputy Principal (Curriculum) who was awarded an Order of Australia Medal 'for service to the community through charitable organisations' in last week's Australia Day honours
• Mr Jim Howard AM, Chair of the College Board, makes an important announcement about the naming of the Year 12 Senior Centre

Also inside:

• List of 2019 Staff
• Tuckshop Menu for Term 1
• 2019 Calendar, including Parents & Friends' Committee meeting dates, and dates for School Photos
• Term 1 Uniform Shop opening hours

Upcoming Dates to Remember

• Term 1 School Fees were due Tuesday 29 January
• Wellbeing Day for Years 7, 9, 10 & 11 is Thursday 31 January.  PE uniform is to be worn.
• Sport Nomination Forms are due Monday 4 February
• A representative from Lighthouse Books will visit the school at lunchtime on Tuesday 5 February for students who have returns or queries about their book orders.
• Family Mass is on Sunday 10 February.  Please RSVP by Monday 4 February
• Parent Information Nights vary according to Year Level.  Letters are going home with specific details, but dates are published in the Bulletin.  Please RSVP by Monday 4 February.
• The first Parents & Friends meeting for 2019 is on Wednesday 20 February from 7:30pm

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We congratulate the students of 2018 on their excellent results and wish them well in their future studies/careers.

The 2018 results are as follows:

• 100% SACE completion
• Merits were awarded in: Biology, Chemistry, English, English as an Additional Language, Essential English, Essential Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Physics, Vietnamese (Continuers), & Workplace Practices
• 45% of students gained an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10%
• Approximately 20% of students gained an ATAR of 95 or above, placing them in the top 5%
• 55% of grades were achieved in the A grade band
• 95% of grades were achieved in the A and B grade bands
• Congratulations to the 2018 St Dominic's Priory College Dux, Minh-Chau Le.  Minh-Chau achieved an ATAR of 99.75, placing her in the top 1% of all Australian students, along with her peer Jennifer Pham who also gained an ATAR above 99.

Wishing our community a very happy Christmas.

Sr Jillian Havey

The End of Year Mass ritual speaks for itself as a Eucharistic encounter between Christ and our community enriched by the words of the Scripture beautifully conveyed, and by the prayers of the Church and of the Faithful.  The music from Choir from the soloists, and the backing of the musicians takes us into the world beyond words, one which speaks to the heart.  Our graduates were especially in our hearts as they were given a special part in this Mass.  See inside today's Bulletin for more...

This Final Week

The Years 7-12 Assembly will be held on this Friday when student awards will be presented and students will farewell some of our staff.  See inside today's Bulletin for dismissal times.

Report Collection: On Wednesday 12 December from 8:00am3:45pm reports will be available at Reception.  It would be wonderful if the reports could be picked up on this day, but the office is also open on Friday.

Don't Miss: Important information about 2019 Laptop Distribution and the first day of Term 1 is included in today's Bulletin.  Greater detail will be provided via a circular included with students' reports.

Get the final Bulletin for 2019 online now