Week 8 Bulletin

Our world is impacted by COVID-19, and as we respond we must surely show respect for each other; for the work of our leaders, our medical professionals, and all those in work that provides service.  Respect in the supermarket, on the bus, at work and wherever we move.  Let us think about how we can look after ourselves, and each other.  In the Bulletin this week:

• The Year 3 Class hosted the first ever 'virtual' Assembly

• The Reception Class investigated their names, asking their parents how their names were chosen, and where it came from

• Year 3, 4 and 5 reflect on their Swimming Lessons

• Primary classes were a sea of colour and noise in their music workshops with Jon Madin

• Year 7 tour the College Chapel with a very special guide: Sr Jill!

• Year 10 Geography went on a coastal walk between Henley Beach and Glenelg, to study the environmental impact of coastal development

• We see pictures from the 2020 Student Leaders Gathering: Leaders for the World God Desires, held earlier this month 

• Uniform Shop opening hours for the April School holidays are announced.  Winter Uniform is worn in Term 2

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Week 7 Bulletin

On Friday 6 March St Dominic's Priory College celebrated International Women's Day.  The Year 12 College Prefects and SRC attended the official breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre, whilst a smaller group attended the official luncheon.  On campus, the Library hosted the Year 10 cohort for the inaugural International Women's Day Breakfast celebration where students heard from Ms Aurora Reid, who spoke to the Year 10s about the value of education and the opportunities St Dominic's Priory College provides.  Read a transcript here.

In this week's news

• The Year 3, 4 and 5 classes are enjoying their Swimming Lessons, and we congratulate our Year 4 - Year 7 athletes for their efforts at the North Adelaide District Swimming Carnival.

• The Primary School enjoyed their Field Day and all are now looking forward to Sports Day.

• Year 9 French reflect on their Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) celebrations on Shrove Tuesday.

• As a community, St Dominic's Priory College is preparing for all possibilities whilst remaining calm, measured and informed by our response to the COVID-19 outbreak.  Updated communications were sent home to families on Wednesday and can be read here.

• The Parents & Friends extend their request for more parent helpers at Sports Day. If every family would please consider giving just an hour
  of their time, the day will be an enjoyable, well-run community event for all.  Please take a moment to sign up online now.  It is hoped that the event schedule, as emailed to families on Friday 13 March, will assist in parents choosing a roster around their daughter/s event(s).

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We have now begun our Lent, and begin it in the spirit in which our Lord began His passion. At His
Last Supper, Jesus, knowing that the Father had put all things into His hands, rose from the table,
and taking a towel, put water into a basin and began to wash his Disciples' feet.
... During Lent we must ask our Lord to wash our feet

In this Week's Bulletin

• We reflect on Sunday's Old Scholar's Mass; Also celebrating Sr Jill Havey's Retirement

• At the beginning of Lent, Project Compassion is launched at the College

• Our Primary athletes have been busy taking part in Field Day

• Read about the outstanding 2019 Personal Project Results

• Sports Day Raffle Books coming home with your daughter TODAY

Upcoming

• Sports Day is on Sunday 29 March 2020.  The Sports Faculty is seeking parent help with setting up / packing up shelters, and assisting with events on the day.  In addition, the Parents & Friends Association is looking for your support.  Please see inside today's Bulletin for more information.

• Wednesday 8 April: Sports & Special Photos.  More information to come.

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Week 5 Bulletin

On this Ash Wednesday, let us be present to our God as we reflect on our lives, with hope in our hearts.

"It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "

Matthew 4

In this week's Bulletin:

• There are photos from Field Day and we count down to the Year 3-6 Field Day this Friday

• We celebrate the appointment of our 2020 School Leaders, with Investiture Mass

• We acknowledge the success of St Dominic's students, in sports and pursuits outside of the College

• Project Compassion has started.  Let's go further, together here

Sports Day 2020

• Please note the date has changed from Sunday 22 March to SUNDAY 29 MARCH

• The Parents & Friends Sports Day Stall Roster is online now.  We invite all parents to please consider giving one hour of time on Sports Day, to help put 'community' in this College Community event

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Inside the Week 4 Bulletin

• See some spectacular photos of Sr Jill's trip to New Zealand; a wonderful start to her well-deserved and earned retirement!

• We congratulate Mehul (Year 10), on her success in Poetry, after she was awarded first place in Poetry in Action's National Competition.  Mehul's poem, 'The Migrant Girl' will now be performed in schools across Australia & New Zealand as part of Poetry in Action's 2020 catalogue.  Listen to it here

• The Reception Class has had a busy time, engaging with older class groups; with Year 11 Drama paying a special visit for Reading Time, and spending time with their Year 3 Buddies!

• Year 4 and Year 5 spent a day at the Women's Australian Open Golf; where the international line up of professional golfers included Old Scholar, Stephanie Na!

• There's an important notice from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

Upcoming Dates

• Parents & Friends Meeting - 7:30pm Wednesday 19 February (tonight!). 

• Old Scholars' Mass - 9:30am Sunday 1 March.

• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Information Session for parents new to Years 6-10 - 7:00pm Wednesday 11 March

• Get ready for Sports Day on Sunday 22 March with special Saturday Trading in the Uniform Shop - Saturday 14 and 21 March

• Sports Day Raffle - The Parents and Friends would greatly appreciate donations of raffle prizes. 

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