ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE 139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide. 5006. BULLETIN UNIFORM SHOP Opening Hours During Term Mondays 10:30am - 1:30pm Thursday 1 February 10:30am - 1:30pm Thursday 8 February 12:30pm - 4:30pm Diary Dates Weds 31 Jan - Fri 2 Feb Year 8 Camp Thurs 1 - Fri 2 Feb Year 12 Retreat Monday 5 February ID Photos (R-12) Sunday 11 February Family Mass Wednesday 14 February Ash Wednesday Friday 16 February 2017 High Achievers Assembly Wednesday 21 February Parents & Friends Meeting 7:30pm in College Reception Area Thursday 22 February Field Day (Years 7-12) Sunday 25 February Indian Pilgrimage “Finding Your Feet” movie screening Capri Theatre | 3pm for 3:45 start Tuesday 27 February Investiture Mass Thursday 1 March SAPSASA Swimming Carnival Sunday 4 March Old Scholars’ Mass PARENT INFO EVENINGS Tuesday 6 February Primary Parents Monday 12 February Year 11 and 12 Parents Wednesday 14 February Year 7 and 8 Parents Monday 19 February Year 9 and 10 Parents Friday morning mass in the Chapel 8.15am WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY 2018 WEEK 1 – TERM 1 Facsimile: 8267 4877 Web Site: www.stdominics.sa.edu.au Telephone: 8267 3818 Dear Parents, The 2018 College community is up and running, and ready to welcome you in this our 134 th Year of operation! While there are numerous stascs and heaps of data in this your first newsleer for the year, you are more than a name or a stasc. Meeng you in person and conversing, as we did on Monday with the parents of our new students in Year 8, and yesterday for Parents of our Recepon Class can never be replaced by a note or an email. We are part of a school which believes in the strength of community. So please take note of the two earliest dates, viz., The Family Mass date, Sunday 11 th February and your daughter’s Parent Teacher night, as your opportunity to meet the other members of this extended family – your daughter’s teachers and the parents of your daughter’s classmates. Your reply slips to both events are here in this Bullen. In this Bullen we introduce our new students and staff by name. The new staff members joining us are looking forward to greeng you. They are: Sandra Mason, Heather Day, Eleanor Marin, Annelise Johnson and Molly Cafuta. Returning for posions in 2018 are Monica Tolcvay and Jessica Spagnuolo. 2017 Outstanding Year 12 Results Students study a wide range of subjects in Year 12, to suit their interests and aptude. Guided by generous and expert educators our students put in the effort and thoroughly deserve the success gained. The support of their parents is another factor in this success. Stascs tell different aspects of the story. • 47% of the class obtained an ATAR over 90 (top 10% of state). • 22% obtained an ATAR over 95% and 5% over 99. It is worthy of note that 54% of St. Dominic’s students’ grades were in the “A” band. The State average was 25%. Pictured here are our two highest achievers: Leſt Naomi Gamage with an ATAR OF 99.85 and right, Amy Lu with an ATAR of 99.75. Further details on the many excellent results at given in today’s Bullen. When next you are standing at the school accounts window I recommend that you look at the graphs which depict so clearly where our graduates are placed in the State. We take great pleasure in announcing that in her rerement year former Maths Coordinator and Year 12 Maths teacher, Catherine Clarke surpassed even her own former success with 4 of her General Maths students achieving Merits. BUILDING DEVELOPMENT NEWS. DEO GRATIAS! As you know 74 Hill street is the site for our new Year 12 Centre. I am pleased to announce in this week’s newsleer that on January 18 th St. Dominic’s bid to develop on this property passed the last of mulple hurdles. It is expected that work will commence on site in mid to late March. Geng this approval has been a journey filled with unbelievable obstacles each one making us more determined to push on for the right to find jusce for St. Dominic’s students in the near and long term future. You would I am sure like to know just how much we owe to our College Board Members, to planner David Hutchison and Architect Kon Michael who have had to negoate so many complexies within our zone in North Adelaide. More news will be given to parents as the work progresses. Sr. Jillian Havey, Principal Naomi Gamage Amy Lu
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ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide. 5006.
BULLETIN
UNIFORM SHOP Opening Hours During TermMondays 10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 1 February10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 8 February 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Diary DatesWeds 31 Jan - Fri 2 Feb
Year 8 CampThurs 1 - Fri 2 Feb
Year 12 RetreatMonday 5 February
ID Photos (R-12)Sunday 11 February
Family MassWednesday 14 February
Ash WednesdayFriday 16 February
2017 High Achievers AssemblyWednesday 21 FebruaryParents & Friends Meeting
7:30pm in College Reception AreaThursday 22 February Field Day (Years 7-12)Sunday 25 February
Indian Pilgrimage “Finding Your Feet” movie screening
Capri Theatre | 3pm for 3:45 startTuesday 27 February
Investiture MassThursday 1 March
SAPSASA Swimming CarnivalSunday 4 March
Old Scholars’ Mass
PARENT INFO EVENINGSTuesday 6 February
Primary ParentsMonday 12 February
Year 11 and 12 ParentsWednesday 14 February
Year 7 and 8 ParentsMonday 19 February Year 9 and 10 Parents
Friday morning mass in the Chapel 8.15am
WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY 2018 WEEK 1 – TERM 1 Facsimile: 8267 4877 Web Site: www.stdominics.sa.edu.auTelephone: 8267 3818
Dear Parents,
The 2018 College community is up and running, and ready to welcome you in this our 134th Year of operation!
While there are numerous statistics and heaps of data in this your first newsletter for the year, you are more than a name or a statistic. Meeting you in person and conversing, as we did on Monday with the parents of our new students in Year 8, and yesterday for Parents of our Reception Class can never be replaced by a note or an email. We are part of a school which believes in the strength of community. So please take note of the two earliest dates, viz., The Family Mass date, Sunday 11th February and your daughter’s Parent Teacher night, as your opportunity to meet the other members of this extended family – your daughter’s teachers and the parents of your daughter’s classmates. Your reply slips to both events are here in this Bulletin.
In this Bulletin we introduce our new students and staff by name. The new staff members joining us are looking forward to greeting you. They are: Sandra Mason, Heather Day, Eleanor Marin, Annelise Johnson and Molly Cafuta. Returning for positions in 2018 are Monica Tolcvay and Jessica Spagnuolo.
2017 Outstanding Year 12 ResultsStudents study a wide range of subjects in Year 12, to suit their interests and aptitude. Guided by generous and expert educators our students put in the effort and thoroughly deserve the success gained. The support of their parents is another factor in this success. Statistics tell different aspects of the story.
Left NaomiGamage with an ATAR OF 99.85 and right, AmyLu with an ATAR of 99.75. Further details on the many excellent results at given in today’s Bulletin. When next you are standing at the school accounts window I recommend that you look at the graphs which depict so clearly where our graduates are placed in the State. We take great pleasure in announcing that in her retirement year former Maths Coordinator and Year 12 Maths teacher, Catherine Clarke surpassed even her own former success with 4 of her General Maths students achieving Merits.
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT NEWS. DEO GRATIAS!As you know 74 Hill street is the site for our new Year 12 Centre. I am pleased to announce in this week’s newsletter that on January 18th St. Dominic’s bid to develop on this property passed the last of multiple hurdles. It is expected that work will commence on site in mid to late March. Getting this approval has been a journey filled with unbelievable obstacles each one making us more determined to push on for the right to find justice for St. Dominic’s students in the near and long term future. You would I am sure like to know just how much we owe to our College Board Members, to planner David Hutchison and Architect Kon Michael who have had to negotiate so many complexities within our zone in North Adelaide. More news will be given to parents as the work progresses.
We welcome the following new Students in 2018Reception Muskaan AgarwalEstelle AshleyLucy BoydEllie CiccozziDanielle CornishGracie CutriScarlett DaminDanielle EatonLily EvansNimah GandhiSophie HistedAniela JaworekOlivia OcchiutoSaanchi PatelAmelia PeacockIsla QuinnRenata RinaldiEmilia Rodrigues PuopoloEllie SchwarzeKrishika SomaiyaAmanda VuongElla WatkinScarlett West
Year 1Natanya Koongodage Randeniya
Year 2Lucy CarlierIsla Margaritis
NEW STAFF 2018Miss Molly Cafuta: 9G Home Class Teacher, 9B Geography, 9G HistoryMrs Heather Day: Adaptive Education Coordinator & Learning SupportMs Annelise Johnson: 9B Home Class Teacher, Year 6 Art, Year 8 / 9 / 10 Art Mrs Eleanor Marin: 8G Mathematics, 9W Mathematics, 10B General MathematicsMrs Sandra Mason: 12W Home Class Teacher, Library Coordinator, Research ProjectMiss Jessica Spagnuolo: Year 6 Drama, Year 7 Drama, Year 9 DramaMs Monica Tolcvay: Year 6 - 10 Italian
Tuition FeesA reminder to parents that School Fees for Term 1 are due and payable by Thursday 1st February 2018.
Financial AssistanceAll families (including families previously eligible for School Card) seeking financial assistance need to complete an ‘Application for School Fee Assistance’ and provide supporting income verification to enable an assessment of their circumstances. This form is now available from the Accounts Office.
Lina Martino, Business Manager
Uniform Shop Hours Term 1 2018
The Uniform Shop is open between the hours of 10:30am - 1:30pm on Mondays during term* (*except
where stated) and on other dates as follows:
Week 1 Thursday 1 Feb 10:30am - 1:30pm Week 2 Thursday 8 Feb 12:30pm - 4:30pm Week 3 Thursday 15 Feb 10:30am - 1:30pm Week 4 Thursday 22 Feb 12:30pm - 4:30pm Week 5 Thursday 1 Mar 10.30am - 1.30pmWeek 6 Thursday 8 Mar 12.30pm - 4.30pm Week 7 CLOSED MONDAY 12 MARCH Thursday 15 Mar 10.30am - 1.30pm Week 8 Thursday 22 Mar 12.30pm - 4.30pm Week 9 Thursday 29 Mar 10.30am - 1.30pm Week 10 CLOSED MONDAY 2 APRIL Thursday 5 April 12:30pm - 4:30pm Week 11 Thursday 12 April 10:30am - 1:30pmOpen the first Saturday of the month by appointment
and 10:30am - 12:30pm on Saturday 17 March & Saturday 24 March
Please direct telephone enquries to 8267 3818 during the above weekday opening hours. Mrs Barb Doyle
477 Elizabeth Station to St Dominic’s
985 St Dominic’s to City (afternoons only)
for all current timetables and journey planner visit: www.adelaidemetro.com.au
NEAREST BUS STOP ISHILL ST STOP 5ASCHOOL BUS SERVICES
Produce Stall: Fruit Required Figs & Tomatoes
please call Jo Duffy 8269 3625 or 0411 305 042
Year 3Ana RoqueYsabelle Roque
Year 4Jessica Truong
Year 5Maria MathewsKaterina Venetsanos
Year 6Olivia Jensen
Year 8Giordana BaggioEmma BarberSiyona BijuLizbal BinuCaitlin BudaMichelle BuiCharlize CainglesLaura CaporasoMary CastigoCallia CharnstromAnna ChuSophie ContiAmelia CostanzoKasia CoultasCharlotte CurtisPrachi DabhiDan-Thuy Do
Sabrina TudoracheLottie Van LieropLyn VuNatalia WegielAleah YuileMariam Yusoph
Year 9Thuy Du
Year 10Emily Keegan
Year 11Julia DuszynskiRoya HosseiniZahra Hosseini
St Dominic’s Priory College
College Planner & PoliciesWelcometothe2018schoolyear!
Yesterday all students remained in their home class for lessons 1 and 2. During this time, new and returning students were welcomed and teachers had the opportunity to remind the girls of general housekeeping matters. Each student in Years 4-12 also received a CollegePlanner. Class Teachers visited College expectations and student policies which are located at the front of the College Planner (pages 7-25). These included the:
I ask parents to please take the time and familiarise yourselves with these College
expectations and student policies and sign the College Planner on pages 15, 19 and 23 to
indicate that you have seen and read these.
SupervisionAs a school, we have a 'dutyof care' towards all our students. While the law recognises that sometimes accidents occur and can not be always prevented, the College takes the safety of students very seriously. We have a responsibility of ensuring the type of supervision which a parent would provide. Supervision is dependent on the age of a student and the type of activity which she is taking part in. I would like to give some reminders about several points which arise from the College’s 'dutyofcare' -
1. Each school day, students will be supervised within the College grounds from 8:30am (Reception - Year 6) and 8:20am (Years 7 - 12).
Students are also supervised during recess and lunch times.
2. During the school day, no student is permitted to leave the College grounds without permission from a parent
3. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to use the playground equipment unless supervised by a teacher
4. When dismissed in the afternoon, students are expected to leave the College grounds and proceed directly home.
Students attending activities organised by the College outside of regular school hours (sports, drama practice, debating, etc...) will be supervised.
5. When a student is absent, parents are asked to contact the College and advise of the absence. Parents will be contacted if the College has not been advised.
These measures allow both parents and staff to have a shared understanding and ensure a responsible degree of safety for the young people in our care.
WeeK 3monday 12 february: year 11 and 12 parentsWednesday 14 february: year 7 and 8 parents
WeeK 4monday 19 february: year 9 and 10 parents
ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE INDIAN PILGRIMAGEMOVIE FUNDRAISER SCREENING
Sunday, 25th February 20183pm Drinks - 3:45pm Screening | Tickets $20 The Capri Theatre • 141 Goodwood Rd, GOODWOOD
Drinks available for purchase at the bar.Raffle prizes to be won and all proceeds for the evening
go to St Dominic’s Priory College – Indian Pilgrimage
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE ACCOUNTS OFFICEContact: Francine Saint | [email protected] | Phone Orders: 8267 3818
St Dominic’s Priory College
PARKING: Parking and school drop off and pick-ups are always a problem! Remember that the restricted area outside of the Barnard Street gate is a KiSS AnD DrOP zOnE - The driver may not leave the car. After school, teachers will bring the children
to you at your car. Please be considerate of the neighbours and DO nOT pull up in front of driveways, including our own. Inspectors are always around at the beginning of the year and the fines are expensive! This area is for all parents! If you want to come in you must not park there during the restricted hours. This is fair for all parents and we ask that you respect this rule. A reminder too that you are not allowed to do a U turn in front of a school.
U N I F O R M : S t u d e n t s a r e reminded that the correct wearing of the uniform is a pre-requisite for attendance. Any student who is unable to wear the correct uniform should have a note of explanation from the parent in her Communication Book / Planner, and this is to be shown to her class teacher. All clothing and effects should be clearly labelled with the student’s name.
REMEMBER: We have a ‘no Hat no Play’ policy and so, please make sure your daughter has her sport hat named and with her every day or leaves it at school. Years 4 to 6
students have a School Planner, so it is important that you read the information and policies in the front. Please support us with this, as the policies are clear and are important for the school and for the girls. Reception to Year 3 students will bring home a copy of the Uniform Policy for you to keep. We ask that students only wear sport uniform on the days that it is required. The rules apply equally to everyone. If there is a valid reason while they are not in the correct uniform, then please supply a note in the diary or message book. Black or navy ribbons only and hair past the shoulder must be tied back.
Primary Newsfrom Ms. Cate O’Leary
Primary School Coordinator
“If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on
learning.”Carol Dweck
Yesterday we welcomed our students old and new to their new classes for 2018. There were many smiles
and a building sense of excitement as students eagerly waited for the bell to ring, so they could see their new classroom and meet their teachers. The beginning of the year can be a challenging time for students and for parents so always remember to come and ask any questions or express any concerns as soon as they arise. If you feel that you need a bit of time, then see your child’s teacher to make an appointment. It is busy in the morning and afternoons and teachers like to give the proper time and consideration to your concerns.
Our primary staff have been spending considerable time planning and preparing curriculum programs, looking at the specific needs of the children in their care and organising appealing and exciting learning spaces for them. We thank them for their continued dedication, professionalism and hard work.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT: Thank you to the many parents who joined us for Morning Tea yesterday. We appreciated the ‘old parents’ welcoming our new families.
NOTICES: at the beginning of every year there are always many notices that need to be signed. Please check with your daughter and return all notes signed, promptly.
LEARNING ASSISTANCE SUPPORT: We are always very grateful to our parents who are able to give up some of their time to support our students across a range of learning and sporting areas. If you are able to help, please let your daughter’s class teacher know ASAP. The more the merrier. If you often pop in with your daughter in the mornings, then perhaps you could ask the teacher if you could help with reading or be of some support in the classroom.
INDEPENDENCE DAY: Will begin in Week 5 and will be on a Tuesday this term and will rotate to a different day each term. If you hear reading or support in the class on that day. Reception and new families will receive a letter shortly.
NUDE FOOD: We begin the year again with Nude Food day on a Friday. If you can manage most days, that would be fantastic.
Tuesday February 6th Primary Parent Information Evening
This is a very important night as this is the opportunity for you to meet in class groups
and hear all about class routines and expectations. We hope to see you all there. There will be a note going home about this and we ask that you return the form ASAP.
Tuesday February 6th Primary Assembly
HALL | 2:30pm | Hosted by the Year 6 Class All are welcome to attend
Sunday February 11th Family Mass
GYM | 9:30am | followed by Morning Tea See the main section of the bulletin for more information.
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St Dominic’s Priory College
ATTENDANCE: Good attendance at school is paramount to success. Any absence of 5 days per term is considered chronic absenteeism unless a medical condition prevents them from attending school. It also sets good habits for the future and an attitude that school is important. If a student is absent from school through sickness or any other reason, parents are asked to notify the school office (8267 3818) before 9.00am. There is a voicemail should you call this number outside school hours, a mobile number you can SMS (0429 558 017) and also a dedicated Absentee Email: [email protected]. PLEASE EnSUrE you include your daughter’s CLASS and FirST + LAST nAME in any absentee notification. The school will contact parents of students who are away without an explanation. Following any absence, a note in the Communication Book / Planner should be sent to the teacher. For any absence over a THrEE DAYS a Doctor’s Certificate is needed. A note in the Communication Book / Planner is required for permission to leave the school property during school hours.
FOR YOUR DIARY: Don’t forget our Parent night on Tuesday, February 6th in the Hall. Come along for Wine and Cheese with the staff and other parents at 6:30pm and we will then start the more formal part of the evening at 7:00pm. At 7:15pm we will move to the classrooms and the teachers’ presentations will aim to be finished by 8:15pm. This is a very important night as this is the opportunity for you to meet in class groups and hear all about class routines and expectations. A reminder that this event is only for parents. We hope to see you all there. You will receive a formal letter regarding this evening, early this week.
I interviewed several students Tuesday morning and asked them what they were looking forward to this year and one area in which they want to challenge themselves.
RECEPTION:I’m looking forward to... playing outside.I want to learn... my letters. - Emilia R PYEAR 1:I’m looking forward to... making more friends and kind play.I want to learn... how to write on a computer. - Elvie SYEAR 2:I would like to be... the butterfly boss. [star of the day]I want to learn... about story writing. - Alexandra HYEAR 3:I’m looking forward to... being up the stairs.I want to learn... hard maths but not scary. - Alexia WYEAR 4:I’m looking forward to... making friends.I want to learn... hard maths. - Ameesha SYEAR 5:I can’t wait for... ZOO SNOOZE.I want to learn... more about astronauts. - Annabella CYEAR 6:I’m looking forward to... Camp.I want to learn... French. - Cecilia N
In and around the classrooms:
FIRST DAY THOUGHTS
Wednesday Hump Day Specials Wk 2 - 5
Week 4: Chicken Parmagiana
with Wedges and Salad $7.00
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SWeek 3: Baked Potatoes $6.50 with Cheese, Bacon or Bolognaise, Sour Cream & Coleslaw or Cheese, Sour Cream, Coleslaw, Pineapple & Beetroot
Week 2: Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice $6.50
Week 5: Lamb Yiros $7.00
Parents & Friends2018 Meeting Dates
Wednesday 21st February 7:30pmWednesday 23rd May 7:30pmWednesday 1st August 7:00pm
November date - TO BE ADVISEDCollege Reception Area | All Welcome
Photos are scheduled to be taken on the following dates in 2018
MON 5 FEB | ID Photos (all students)TUES 10 APR | T1 Sports & Special PhotosWEDS 1 AUG | School Photos (all students)FRI 17 AUG | Winter Sports & Special PhotosTUES 23 OCT | T4 Sports & Special Photos
Information for 2018
Times and Ordering information will be sent home with your daughters closer to each date.
St Dominic’s Priory College School Photo Dates
Another important date for the calendar is Sunday February 11th. This is our Family Mass, in the Gym, at 9.30. See the main section of the Bulletin for more information. We will have our first official Assembly in the hall next Tuesday at 2:30pm. The Year 6s will be hosting and you are more than welcome to attend.
YEAR 4/5/6 RUNNING CLUB: will be at 8:10am on Friday mornings, beginning Week 3. A note will be coming home soon.
We wish you all a smooth transition back to school routines and the 2018 school year, as we prepare for exciting learning experiences,
new challenges, new friendships and new adventures.
St Dominic’s Priory College
februaryWeds 31- Fri 2 Year 8 CampThurs 1 Wellbeing DayThurs 1 - Fri 2 Year 12 RetreatMon 5 ID Photos (yr R-12)Tues 6 Primary Parents Information EveningSun 11 Family MassMon 12 Year 11 & 12 Parents Information EveningWeds 14 Ash Wednesday Year 7 & 8 Parents Information EveningFri 16 2017 High Achievers AssemblyMon 19 Year 9 & 10 Parents Information EveningWeds 21 parents & friends committee meetingThurs 22 Field Day (Year 7 - 12)Tues 27 Investiture MassmarchThurs 1 SAPSASA Swimming Carnival (Primary)Sun 4 Old Scholars’ Massmon 12 Adelaide Cup Public HolidayTues 13 SACPSSA Swimming Carnival (Primary)Weds 14 SACSSGSA Swimming CarnivalThurs 15-Fri 16 Yr 10 Geography Kangaroo Island TripTues 20 SACSSGSA Athletics CarnivalWeds 21 Harmony Day | Year 8 VaccinationsSun 25 Sports DayTues 27 Easter Liturgy Primary Parent-Teacher Interviewsfriday 30 good friday
aprILmon 2 easter mondayWeds 4 Primary Parent-Teacher InterviewsTues 10 Sports & Special Photosfri 13 term 1 concludesMon 30 Pupil Free DaymayTues 1 term 2 commencesWeds 2 7-12 Parent-Teacher InterviewsMon 7 7-12 Parent-Teacher InterviewsThurs 10 SAPSASA Cross Country (Primary)Fri 11 Gala DayTues 15 - Thurs 17 NAPLANWeds 23 parents & friends committee meeting Sat 26 Year 12 Formal
June
Fri 1 Parents & Friends Quiz Night Weds 6 Yr 10-12 Combined Schools Careers Nightmon 11 Queens Birthday Public Holiday Tues 12 SACPSSA Athletics CarnivalFri 15 Year 10 + 11 SWOT VacMon 18 - Thurs 21 10+11 ExamsFri 22 Sem 1 Ends | 10+11 Pupil Free DayMon 25 Sem 2 beginsThurs 28 - Sat 30 School MusicalJuLySun 1 - Sat 7 NAIDOC WeekWeds 4 Year 11 + 12 VaccinationsThurs 5 SACPSSA Netball Carnival (Yr 4-7) fri 6 term 2 concludesmon 23 term 3 commencesTues 24 - Sat 28 Year 11 Canberra TripWeds 25-Thurs 26 SAPSASA Basketball (Yr 5-6)Weds 25-Fri 27 Year 12 Trial ExamsaugustWeds 1 school photo Day parents & friends committee meeting Tues 7 St Dominic’s Day MassThurs 9 SACPSSA Cross Country (Primary)Mon 13 - Fri 17 Science WeekFri 17 Sports & Special PhotosMon 20 - Fri 24 Book WeekThurs 23 + Fri 24 Year 12 Drama ProductionTues 28 SAPSASA Athletics Carnival (Primary)Thurs 30 Year 10 + 11 Subject CounsellingseptemberMon 3 - Weds 5 Year 9 CampTues 11 Yr 10 Personal Project Exhibition NightWeds 12 Yr 9 Personal Project Information NightThurs 13 SACPSSA Touch CarnivalThurs 20 Annual Music ConcertMon 24 - Fri 28 Year 10 Work Experiencefri 28 term 3 concludes
octobermon 15 term 4 commencesWed 17 - Fri 19 Year 6 CampTues 23 Sports & Special PhotosWeds 24 Year 10 Geography Coastal ExcursionFri 26 Last day for Year 12sSun 28 Fete & AuctionnovemberThurs 1 - Fri 2 Year 10Geography Kangaroo Island TripThurs 8 - Fri 9 Yr 5 Zoo SnoozeTues 13 Yr 8 VaccinationsMon 19 10 & 11 SWOT VacTues 20 - Fri 23 10 & 11 ExamsDecemberTues 4 End of Year Massfri 7 term 4 concludes
Calendar 2018 Please note that some dates may be added or amended throughout the course of the year. Parents are advised to refer to the Diary Dates (published on page one of every Bulletin issue) for the most up to date information.
nOTiCE: A representative
from Lighthouse Books will be in the Library at
LUnCHTiME on Wednesday, 7th
February for Students who have any returns or queries regarding their Book Order.
Year 7 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11
WeLLbeIng Day Thursday 1 February (Tomorrow)
All Students are required to attend Correct College pE uniform must be wornWellbeing Day aims to provide students with holistic education about leadership, looking after mental
and physical health, the right to be safe, relationships, recognising and reporting abuse, and protective strategies.
Ms. Muriel Noujaim, Deputy principal (Student Wellbeing)
St Dominic’s Priory College
SPORTS NEWSTerm 1 Sport NominationsThis week students have been asked to nominate for Term 1 Saturday Sport (Basketball, Tennis, Touch, Volleyball, and Water Polo). As always we ask that the commitment required for both training and games is taken into consideration when nominating to play.
Nomination forms have been e-mailed to all students and need to be printed and returned by Monday 5th February. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mr Tim Grant at the school if you have any questions about the Saturday Sport Program.
Secondary School Sport SA - State TeamsEach year the South Australian Secondary Sport Association enters teams in a number of different interstate competitions. Trials will be held throughout the year for the following sports:
These teams are of an extremely high standard and guidelines suggest that those wishing to be selected should possess a well above average ability and experience. Any students interested in trying out for one of the State Teams should see Mr Grant in the PE Office for further information about both trials and competitions.
All the best for 2018. We look forward to seeing many of our students representing St. Dominic’s in the sporting arena!
Key Dates for term 1 sport
february15 First Round Water Polo (Thursday afternoon)17 First Round Saturday Morning Sport22 Field Day - SANTOS Stadium
march1 SAPSASA Swimming (Primary) - Norwood Pool13 SACPSSA Swimming (Primary) - Magill Pool14 SACSSGSA Swimming (Secondary) - Marion Centre20 SACSSGSA Athletics Carnival - SANTOS Stadium22 Play Off Round - Water Polo (Thursday afternoon)25 St. Dominic’s Sports Day - Sacred Heart Oval
aprIL7 Play Off Round Saturday Morning Sport
- PE / Sport Department
The preservation and development of mother tongue languages
“I am always sorry when any language is lost, because languages are the pedigrees of nations.”
Samuel Johnson
At St Dominic’s Priory College, we offer three languages: English, French and Italian. However, we are well aware that there are many other languages spoken in your homes. As an International Baccalaureate school we are particularly interested in the preservation and development of “mother tongue” languages. Many of you already have your daughters enrolled in a variety of language schools or community programs that will help to preserve the languages spoken in the home. We encourage you to continue to pursue these opportunities with your daughters.
“Learning a new language, just like opening a new window, allows you to see the world with intimacy.”
Pearl Zhu
If you would like to enroll your daughter in an externally delivered language class to continue to develop her oral and written communication skills, then please make contact with relevant providers. The School of Languages provides courses in many languages and might well meet the needs of your daughter(s).
If your daughter develops her language skills in her “mother tongue” she may well be able to complete SACE studies in this subject in Year 11 and 12.
Foreign language texts in the Conway Library“Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of [her] deep and continuing needs, is good for [her].”
Maya Angelou
We have a small collection of texts in a range of languages available in the Conway Library.
Parents & FriendsWelcome back to school for 2018. On behalf of the
Parents & Friends Committee, we hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year, and that everybody is refreshed and looking forward to the year ahead. The Parents & Friends Executive is comprised of Michelle Hogan and Jo Duffy as Co-Presidents, Maria Lappas as Vice President and Kate Jensen as Secretary and we look forward to meeting you throughout the year. We thank all the members of the Parents & Friends who help throughout the year at our events to continue to make St. Dominic’s such a great community to be a part of. We would like to welcome any new families to the school and the old scholars who are returning with daughters, as well as any families who are continuing at the school. We invite you to be part of the Committee and attend our meetings and assist us throughout the year.
Family Mass: We are beginning to prepare for our first community event this year, the Family Mass, on Sunday 11 February. The Parents & Friends provide Morning Tea, as well as sell ice blocks, soft drinks and a sausage sizzle after the Mass. This is a great opportunity for new families to meet and join our school community and for others to catch up again. Your help on the day would be much appreciated. We require assistance with preparing, serving or cleaning up. We kindly ask that you sign up online at http://signup.com/go/thMfrVA. Even if you could spare half an hour that would be great.
Parent-Teacher Information NightsWe will also attend your daughters’ Parent Information Night over the next few weeks to provide you with more details on the Parent & Friends activities planned for the year ahead. At these sessions you will be given a copy of the Events for 2018 brochure to assist your family in planning for the school’s social events. Please keep the guide as your reference throughout the year.As the year progresses we will ask for your help via the Bulletin prior to the events. In addition, you can leave your name with your daughter’s class teacher or the front office, accompanied by your offer of help or please feel free to contact us directly:
Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday February 21st in the College Office – everyone is welcome, the focus of this meeting will be preparation for Sports Day.We appreciate any assistance that you can offer throughout the year and we thank you in advance. We understand that time is valuable but your help contributes to help make our school a better place for all of our daughters and create the college community. We look forward to meeting you at the upcoming parent meetings and Family Mass Michelle Hogan, Jo Duffy, Maria Lappas & Kate Jensen
for the Parents & Friends’ Committee
Why is it essential that parents attend the Information evenings?
You have entrusted your daughter’s education to teachers who will have a major influence on her education and well-being. You need to know who they are and their expectations. You will be helped by understanding the policies which directly affect your daughter’s learning especially the Academic Honesty Policy and the Assessment Policy.
Each of the Year levels has in addition a special program related to the specific needs of that group. In Year 12 that will be assistance from an educational Psychologist. In Year 11 that will include some attention to the research Project. In Year 10 there will be follow up in the areas of the MYP Personal Project. In Year 9 the agenda will include high quality assistance for parents with the world. In year 8 there will be many important aspects re the day to day world of her learning and well being.
Merit WinnersWe proudly present the 18 students who were awarded 25 merits as follows:
ATARs over 90
Naomi GAMAGE 99.85Amy LU 99.75Lina NGUYEN 99.30Leanne LE 99.25Mi KIEU 98.95Minh Thuy LE 98.80Cassandra CORNISH 98.35Doan NGUYEN 98.35Thanya PAVALAKSANAWAT 98.00Rachel ROBINSON 97.35Xuan Thi NGUYEN 97.25Dominika BEJNAROWICZ 97.20Aydana SHALAR 97.15Chloe SHORT 96.80Nhi Thanh NGUYEN 96.70Ella HARACIC 96.10Giulia CANALA 95.65Jessica KARIOTOGLOU 95.40Theresa BUI 95.00Tam Thanh THAI 94.80Phuong-Quynh NGUYEN 94.60Sophie MUELLER 94.50An Hong PHAM 94.35Cecilia TRAN PHAM 94.35Tiah TRIMBOLI 94.30Alexandra MACOLINO 94.20Thi Thuy An VU 93.65Stephanie DI FAVA 93.45Rumer MORIARTY 92.95Fiona LE 92.55Bonnie PEDERSON 91.60Thien Nhu DO 91.55Bianca POPPY 91.15Adriana CARUSO 91.10Emily O’CALLAGHAN 90.95Hanni HOWE 90.85Bridget BRAZEL 90.30Bridget McPEAKE 90.05
Celebrating the Success of the Year 12 Students 2017» 46.8% obtained an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank above 90 (top 10% of State)» 24.1% were above 95 (top 5%) & 5.1% were placed in the top 1% of the State (above 99)» >70%wereofferedtheirfirstpreferenceforTertiaryEducation&>90%wereofferedfirstorsecondpreferenceWe congratulate the following students on their exceptional achievements:
Naomi Gamage99.85
Biology General Mathematics
Amy Lu99.75
Chemistry Mathematical
Methods
Lina Nguyen99.30
Biology General Mathematics
Leanne Le99.25
Design Technology
We congratulate the following staff who guided our Merit winners to their success: Biology: Mark Mau; Chemistry: Keith Cockerill; Design Technology: Chris Short
Drama: Victoria Sayner; English: Shelda Rathmann; English | English Literary Studies: Sara Nigro; English as an Additional Language | Essential English: Greg Larwood;
General Mathematics: Catherine Clarke; Geography: Rita Shepherd; Mathematical Methods: Anam Dhanji; Religion Studies: Concetta Sossi;
Research Project: Jill Fanning + Jo Riccio
Mi Kieu98.95
English Literary Studies
General Mathematics
Minh Thuy Le98.80
Specialist Mathematics
Cassandra Cornish98.35
Biology Geography
Rachel Robinson97.35
English
Dominika Bejnarowicz
97.20Drama English
Aydana Shalar97.15
English as an Additional Language
Nhi Thanh Nguyen96.70
EnglishGeneral Mathematics
Giulia Canala95.65
English
Sophie Mueller94.50
Religion Studies
Siena Withey85.75
Essential English
Cindy Le83.00
Design Technology
Sophie CapocciaYear 12
Research Project
Cindy KieuYear 11
Vietnamese
Minh-Chau Le Year 12
Research Project
ATAR 90 or above
Naomi Gamage99.85
Amy Lu99.75
Lina Nguyen99.30
Leanne Le99.25
Mi Kieu98.95
Minh Thuy Le98.80
Cassandra Cornish
98.35
Doan Nguyen98.35
Xuan Thi Nguyen
97.25
Dominika Bejnarowicz
97.20
Aydana Shalar97.15
Chloe Short96.80
Nhi Thanh Nguyen
96.70
Ella Haracic96.10
Giulia Canala95.65
Jessica Kariotoglou
95.40
Theresa Bui95.00
Tam Thanh Thai94.80
Phuong-Quynh Nguyen
94.60
Sophie Mueller94.50
An Hong Pham94.35
Cecilia Tran Pham94.35
Thien Nhu Do91.55
Bianca Poppy91.15
Adriana Caruso91.10
Emily O’Callaghan
90.95
Hanni Howe90.85
Bridget Brazel90.30
Bridget McPeake
90.05
Thanya Pavalaksanawat
98.00
Rachel Robinson97.35
Tiah Trimboli94.30
Alexandra Macolino
94.20
Thi Thuy An Vu
93.65
Stephanie Di Fava
93.45
Rumer Moriarty92.95
Fiona Le92.55
Bonnie Pederson
91.60
ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE
STAFF 2018
Last Updated: Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Principal Sr Jillian Havey
Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing Ms Muriel Noujaim
Deputy Principal – Curriculum Mrs Rita Shepherd
Director of Administration Mr Matthew Noble
Coordinator of the Primary Years Ms Cate O’Leary
COORDINATORS
Curriculum Mrs Rita Shepherd (Secondary)
Ms Deb Osborne (Primary)
Liturgy Coordinator Miss Genevieve Taheny Chris Purgacz
Religious Education (Secondary) Mrs Concetta Sossi
MYP Coordinator Ms Aurora Reid
SACE Coordinator Mr Greg Larwood
Student Counsellor & International Student Coordinator Mrs Georgia Meyer
Timetabling Coordinator Mrs Manjul Rana + Mr Chris Short
DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS (Secondary unless otherwise stated)
English Ms Sara Nigro
Flexible Learning and Personal Project Ms Jo Riccio
Ms Liana Bosco; Mrs Helen Capasso; Ms Tina Caruso; Mrs Eleanor Marin; Mrs Gabriella Patti-Reid; Mrs Emma Rawlins; Miss Jessica Spagnuolo; Mrs Natasha Tchigique; Ms Monica Tolcvay; Ms Mary Zora
ALL SANDWICH BAR ORDERS: Please advise on order bag if you want SALT, PEPPER, MARGARINE, MAYO etc.
Cold Foods / Snacks Sushi [TUNA ONLY] half $3.50 Full (2pk)$6.00Fresh Fruit (whole) $1.20Fruit Salad Small $4.00 Large$5.00Yoghurt $2.80Jelly $2.00Red Rock Potato Crisps 28gm $2.00Vege Chips 27gm $2.00M&M Cookies (Homemade) 1for $1.50Sliced Balfours Cake (Banana or Choc) $1.50Balfours Donut $3.80Balfours Custard Tart $4.00Balfours Muffin (Double Choc, Blueberry) $4.00Better Bite Muffin (Chocolate) $2.50Additional bakery items avaiable From $1.50
SUMMER TUCkSHOP PRiCE LiSTLUNCH ORDERS DUE AT THE TUCk SHOP NO LATER THAN 9:15AM
Please clearly mark lunch order bag with student’s name and class and wherever possible, please use correct change Unavailable items may be substituted by staff
it is a good idea to list a second preference (especially for Junior Primary students)
Menu will be revised as required - current as of January 2018
ice Creams & ConfectionerySelection Available from $1.00Frozen Juice Cups (Apple or Orange) $1.00
Can be included on lunch ordersAll other icecreams / iceblocks
can be purchased over the counter
Hot Foods small largeHomemade Hamburger $6.50Cheeseburger $5.00Gourmet Chicken Burger $7.00Chicken Schnitzel Burger (Lettuce, Tomato + Mayo) $5.00 $6.50Low Fat Chicken Burger $6.00Vegie Burger $6.00Chicken & Mayo Roll $5.00Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap $3.50 $6.00Hot Dog w/Sauce $2.50 $4.50Hot Dog W/Cheese & Sauce $2.80 $5.00Hot Dog W/Bacon, Cheese, Sauce & Mustard $5.50Garlic Bread $2.80Nachos $5.50 Bolognaise OR Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream & Cheese Guacamole: Add $1.00 extraLasagne - Angus Beef $6.00Lasagne - Vegetarian $5.00Pasta Bolognaise (Homemade) $5.00Special Fried Rice (Vegetarian) $5.00Homemade Pizza Slice $2.50 - Ham, Pineapple, Onion OR VegetarianGrainhouse Veg Pastry Roll Potato, Pumpkin + Sour Cream $5.50 With Salad $7.00 Tandoori Veg w/mild yoghurt curry $5.50 With Salad $7.00Wedges $4.00Mixed Cup: 1/2 Wedges with3 Chicken Nuggets OR 3 Fish Fingers $5.00Chicken Nuggets (GF avail.) 3 for $2.50 Fish Finger 3 for $2.50Vegetarian Spring Rolls 3 for $2.50Hash Brown 3 for $2.50Veg. Dim Sim $2.00 Chiko Roll $3.00Fish + Wedges $6.00 With Salad $7.00Sweet Chilli Tenders $2.00Sausage Rolls (Low Fat) $4.00Sweet Chilli Sauce OR Sour Cream $0.50Tomato Sauce $0.50Balfours Ham + Cheese Croissant $5.00Balfours Premium Pies $5.20 Potato, Beef Wagyu Roll, Angus Beef + Butter ChickenBalfours Cornish Pasty $5.20Balfours Traditional Pie $4.50 Plain Beef or ChickenBalfours Vegetarian Pasty $4.50Balfours Large Sausage Roll $4.50Balfours Better Bite Sausage Roll $4.00Balfours Vegetarian Quiche $5.50 [Spinach + Tomato]
Vegetarian and Gluten Free is available - see menu for options.
We cannot guarrantee our items are 100% nut / allergy free.
There is no deep-fried food. Nuggets, Wedges, Spring Rolls etc are
OVEN BAkED.
Primary Daily Meal PacksAvailable for lunch by Pre-Order Daily
Please ensure Lunch Order is received no later than 9:15am
Cheeseburger Pack $7.00 Cheeseburger, Apple, Just JuiceChickenburger Pack $7.00 Small Chickenburger, Apple, Just Juice Hot Dog Pack $6.50 Hot Dog, Apple, Just JuiceSandwich Pack $6.50 Cheese Salad or Ham + Cheese Sandwich, Apple, Just JuiceWrap Pack $6.50 1/2 Chicken Salad Wrap, Apple, Just Juice
Summer Specials
Drinks600ml Water $2.50600ml Plain Milk $2.50375ml Plain Milk $1.80600ml Flavoured Milk $4.20375ml Flavoured Milk $3.50Up and Go Milk $2.80Just Juice 200ml $2.00Fruit Juice 350ml $3.20Fruit Juice 500ml $4.50Soft Drinks from$3.50kyneton Carbonated Mineral Water
350ml $3.00 500ml $4.00iced Tea 500ml $4.50
(Chocolate / Strawberry)
(Chocolate / Strawberry)
(Vanilla / Chocolate / Strawberry)
(Orange / Apple)
(Orange / Orange + Mango)
(Apple + Raspberry)
(Apple Blackcurrant / Paradise Punch)
Wednesday Humpday Specialsare published in the Bulletin and Student Daily Notices
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accommodate heating food brought from home or provide
cutlery for those meals.
Additional food items are also available over the counter. See Tuckshop for selection.
COME and CELEBRATE 2018 with all St Dominic’s Families at the
FAMILY MASS AND MORNING TEA
Praying in Gratitude
on SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2018 at 9.30am in the College GymPlease remain after Mass and socialise at our Morning Refreshments
Complimentary biscuits, tea/coffee and cordial Icecream and Sausage Sizzle for sale
P&F Family Mass & Morning Tea, Sunday 11 February 2018 Daughter’s Name/s .............................................................................................Class(es) .........................
Parents’ Name/s .................................................................. Our family numbers attending:Mass Only ______
Mass and Morning Tea ______Mass, Morning Tea and Sausage Sizzle ______
I can help on Sunday, 11 FebruarySIGN UP ONLINE AT:
http://signup.com/go/thMfrVA OR complete below:Happy to help wherever or whenever needed: Yes Name/s: .......................................
Online sign ups will receive automatic confirmation of their placement via e-mail. Paper submissions will receive their notification via SMS or Email on the Friday just prior to the Mass.
Please be aware that you may be rostered where needed if there are too many volunteers for the one duty.
Please return reply slip by Monday 5 February 2018 to the Front Office.
above is a universal symbol for gratitude from the Celtic and Tibetan traditions
