ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE 139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide. 5006. BULLETIN Friday morning mass in the Chapel 8.15am WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2019 WEEK 5 – TERM 4 Facsimile: 8267 4877 Website: www.stdominics.sa.edu.au Telephone: 8267 3818 Diary Dates Monday 18 November Year 10 & 11 SWOT Vac Year 4 Pyjama Day Tues 19 - Fri 22 November Year 10 + 11 Exams Wednesday 20 November Rec - Yr 5 Twilight Assembly Parents & Friends Meeting 6:45pm - 7:30pm Fete Meeting from 7:30pm Tues 26 - Weds 27 November Year 4 Zoo Snooze Thursday 28 November Year 6 Graduation Friday 29 November Year 3 Pyjama Day Year 2 Ride a Bike incursion Tuesday 3 December Dismissal 2:30pm [all students] End of Year Mass 7:00pm for Year 3 - Year 12 students and their Families Secondhand Book Sale for Year 10 + 11 students Wednesday 4 December Late Start 9:30am [all students] UNIFORM SHOP Mondays during Term 10:30am - 1:30pm Thursday 14 Nov 10:30-1:30 Friday 15 Nov 10:00-1:00 Thursday 21 Nov 12:30-4:30 Thursday 28 Nov 10:30-1:30 Friday 5 Dec 12:30-4:30 This year was Victoria’s 5 th year dancing in the Pageant with The Cheryl Bradley Dancers and Malcolm’s very first Pageant. Congratulaons to our Year 11 Drama students and their teacher Ms Jessica Spagnuolo. On Friday evening, these students put on a great performance of ‘Amelia Bradshaw Turns 8’. Those of us in the audience were thrilled to be there! Dear Parents/Guardians, You know the school year is quickly coming to an end when Year 12s are well into their examinaons and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest public parade, the SA Christmas Pageant has passed us by. Pictured on the leſt are the smiling faces of father and daughter (Victoria and Malcolm Renney) who were in the 2019 pageant. Together, they spread Christmas joy to those who lined the 3.3km route, to experience the magic Christmas can bring. The SA Christmas Pageant tradion has connued since 1933. If there is something that we understand here at St Dominic’s, it is the importance of maintaining tradion and values in the face of change. This brings me to our longstanding tradion of the End of Year Mass of Thanksgiving; to be held in 2019 for Years 3 – 12 students and their families on Tuesday 3 December. Our theme for 2019 is; You are God’s Precious Idea. This picks up from the recurring theme in our Catholic social teachings that we all maer absolutely. In religion lessons, classes are currently working through the theology surrounding this message and answering the quesons; If we are God’s Precious Idea how might we respond to this? What is God’s intenon for us? Thank you for not wavering from the commitment you made as an enrolling parent. This commitment is to immerse yourself fully in the social and spiritual gatherings at the College. Your family is a central part of this community and an essenal part of our thanksgiving celebraons. Today, families across Years 3 – 12 will receive a personalised invitaon to this end of year event. Families with daughters in Years 3 – 11 will be allocated 2 ckets, while families with daughters in Year 12 will be allocated 4 ckets. This does not include your daughters in Years 3 – 12, as they are seated with their class. Please respond by Friday 22 November. For the first me, our Recepon – Year 2 students will have an age appropriate day me Liturgy on Thursday 5 December at 9:00am, instead of aending an evening Mass. This Liturgy will include facets from the evening Mass and families of our Recepon – Year 2 students are welcome to aend. This change has been adopted, to hopefully meet the needs of our younger students, who have oſten in the past, struggled to stay awake at the evening Mass. Parents/Guardians of our younger students were surveyed and this change was decided upon, to support the majority. All are Welcome… Next Wednesday 20 November, we will have our final P&F Meeng (6:45pm – 7:30pm), followed by Fete Meeng (from 7:30pm). Here, we will celebrate the many great achievements of our dedicated parent/guardian volunteers across this year. This is a special me to reflect on 2019 and also farewell some of our key supporters. All are welcome. Condolences to the Family of a Much-Loved Former Staff Member It is with a heavy heart that I share sad news that a much loved former staff member and teacher Mary Vugts passed away peacefully this week. Speaking from firsthand experience, Mary was an exceponal teacher and inspired many girls over her 24 years of teaching at the College (1992-2016). Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband John, her children John Charles and Kate, and extended family. May she rest in peace with her God. Ms Muriel Noujaim Acng Principal
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ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide. 5006.
BULLETIN
Friday morning mass in the Chapel 8.15am
WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2019 WEEK 5 – TERM 4 Facsimile: 8267 4877 Website: www.stdominics.sa.edu.auTelephone: 8267 3818
Year 10 + 11 ExamsWednesday 20 NovemberRec - Yr 5 Twilight AssemblyParents & Friends Meeting
6:45pm - 7:30pmFete Meeting from 7:30pm
Tues 26 - Weds 27 NovemberYear 4 Zoo Snooze
Thursday 28 NovemberYear 6 Graduation
Friday 29 NovemberYear 3 Pyjama Day
Year 2 Ride a Bike incursionTuesday 3 December
Dismissal 2:30pm [all students]End of Year Mass 7:00pm
for Year 3 - Year 12 students and their Families
Secondhand Book Sale for Year 10 + 11 studentsWednesday 4 December
Late Start 9:30am [all students]
UNIFORM SHOP Mondays during Term
10:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 14 Nov 10:30-1:30 Friday 15 Nov 10:00-1:00
Thursday 21 Nov 12:30-4:30 Thursday 28 Nov 10:30-1:30
Friday 5 Dec 12:30-4:30
This year was Victoria’s 5th year dancing in the Pageant with The
Cheryl Bradley Dancers and Malcolm’s very first Pageant.
Congratulations to our Year 11 Drama
students and their teacher Ms Jessica
Spagnuolo. On Friday evening, these
students put on a great performance of
‘Amelia Bradshaw Turns 8’. Those of us in the
audience were thrilled to be there!
Dear Parents/Guardians,You know the school year is quickly coming to an end when Year 12s are well into their examinations and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest public parade, the SA Christmas Pageant has passed us by. Pictured on the left are the smiling faces of father and daughter (Victoria and Malcolm Renney) who were in the 2019 pageant. Together, they spread Christmas joy to those who lined the 3.3km route, to experience the magic Christmas can bring. The SA Christmas Pageant tradition has continued since 1933. If there is something that we understand here at St Dominic’s, it is the importance of maintaining tradition and values in the face of change. This brings me to our longstanding tradition of the End of Year Mass of Thanksgiving; to be held in 2019 for Years 3 – 12 students and their families on Tuesday 3 December. Our theme for 2019 is; You are God’s Precious Idea.This picks up from the recurring theme in our Catholic social teachings that we all matter absolutely. In religion lessons, classes are currently working through the theology surrounding this message and answering the questions; If we are God’s Precious Idea how might we respond to this? What is God’s intention for us?Thank you for not wavering from the commitment you made as an enrolling parent. This commitment is to immerse yourself fully in the social and spiritual gatherings at the College. Your family is a central part of this community and an essential part of our thanksgiving celebrations. Today, families across Years 3 – 12 will receive a personalised invitation to this end of year event. Families with daughters in Years 3 – 11 will be allocated 2 tickets, while families with daughters in Year 12 will be allocated 4 tickets. This does not include your daughters in Years 3 – 12, as they are seated with their class. Please respond by Friday 22 November.For the first time, our Reception – Year 2 students will have an age appropriate day time Liturgy on Thursday 5 December at 9:00am, instead of attending an evening Mass. This Liturgy will include facets from the evening Mass and families of our Reception – Year 2 students are welcome to attend. This change has been adopted, to hopefully meet the needs of our younger students, who have often in the past, struggled to stay awake at the evening Mass. Parents/Guardians of our younger students were surveyed and this change was decided upon, to support the majority.
All are Welcome…Next Wednesday 20 November, we will have our final P&F Meeting (6:45pm – 7:30pm), followed by Fete Meeting (from 7:30pm). Here, we will celebrate the many great achievements of our dedicated parent/guardian volunteers across this year. This is a special time to reflect on 2019 and also farewell some of our key supporters. All are welcome.
Condolences to the Family of a Much-Loved Former Staff MemberIt is with a heavy heart that I share sad news that a much loved former staff member and teacher Mary Vugts passed away peacefully this week.Speaking from firsthand experience, Mary was an exceptional teacher and inspired many girls over her 24 years of teaching at the College (1992-2016). Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband John, her children John Charles and Kate, and extended family. May she rest in peace with her God.
Ms Muriel Noujaim Acting Principal
St Dominic’s Priory College
from Ms. Cate O’Leary Primary School Coordinator
Primary News
Last Friday our Reception to Year 5 classes enjoyed a taste of school
in 2020. They enjoyed their ‘Move Up’ morning and it was a pleasure to welcome our new Receptions/parents and new students in other year levels.
Only our Reception 2020 students will be returning this Friday, for the second of their transition days. They will arrive at 9:00am and be with us till 11:30am. Thank you to the many Year 6 students who acted as guides.
Children's UniversityWe are proud of all our graduating students as they have shown themselves to be committed to lifelong learning and we have enjoyed over the year seeing all the various learning destinations they have been involved in. Many hours have been spent by parents chauffeuring, supporting and encouraging their daughters. We are also grateful to the many Primary School teachers who have given of their time to create learning clubs at school and to help students attain hours, to be able to graduate. We congratulate all 34 of our CU students for all their achievements from our National Bronze Award recipients for 30 hours through to Morgan Smith (pictured), National Gold Postgraduate Certificate for 600 hours.
PE WeekWe thank Mrs Michelle Richter for all her hard work organising so many interesting events which our students will be involved in, to celebrate PE Week. On Wednesday; • Year 3 to 6 students will be active and challenged at Bounce. • Reception to Year 2 classes will be budding gymnasts at
the YMCA. There will also be a range of lunchtime activities planned by the Year 6s.
Chapel MassOur next Primary Chapel Mass is being prepared by the Year 4 Class and is this Friday, 15 November. We remind our Year 4 students that mass begins promptly at 8:15am and all students should be there by 8:05am.
This will be a very special mass, as we acknowledge the Feast of St Albert the Great and all students who have made their First Communion in their parish.
Following mass, we will have a special morning tea, in the Art/Music space, for parents and Year 4 students.
SAPSASA CricketAnnabel Griffin (7B) had a great
time at the SAPSASA Cricket Carnival last week.
2020 Sacramental ProgramYear 2 and 3 parents will shortly receive a letter reminding you to contact your parish to prepare for your daughter receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Communion and Confirmation for 2020.
Some Parish programs begin this year, so it is very important that you quickly contact your parish.
Christmas Giving TreeOur community is always very generous to those in need and last year we were overwhelmed by the donations to our annual Giving Tree. All donations are given to Vinnies and we will shortly send home a letter explaining how and when this will begin.
Outside School Hours CareIf you require any information regarding the Blackfriars Priory School OSHC and Vacation Care Program and enrolment forms for 2020, they are located in the Primary office.
Fashions on the Field in Reception To celebrate the Melbourne Cup the Reception class worked together with a Year One buddy to make colourful hats using craft materials. We think we look very glamorous!
In and around the classroom:
RECEPTION
Congratulations to
Aria in Year 3, who has been selected
for the National Calisthenics team. She will compete in Darwin in 2020.We are super proud of you,
Aria. Good luck!
Time to
Shine
Maeve McGuire (Year 5) in the Pageant for the
Nimble Float
Mr David Lamb, Executive Director, Students Operations at Adelaide University and Emeritus Professor James Mc Wha AO
with our 2019 Childrens’ University graduates.
St Dominic’s Priory College
TUCKSH
OP Wednesday Hump Day Special
Week Six: Vegetarian Ravioli with Spinach + Ricotta $6.50
Year 8 RetreatMonday 4 NovemberOn Monday the 4th of November, the year 8 cohort went to Bethany Conference Centre in Kensington for the annual year 8 retreat. We spent the day reflecting on the past and looked back to the start of the year when we were all new. We also reflected on the future, what we want to achieve and what we can change about the world. We participated in many activities that helped us to reflect on a personal level. Lastly, we wrote a letter to our future year 12 self. We all really enjoyed this activity and look forward to reading it later in our schooling. The morning tea of scones with jam and cream was delicious. We would like to thank all of the teachers who were
involved. We had such a relaxing and fun day away from the busy times of school and assignments.
Guzman Captain Alana Capoccia Siena Captain Jasmin Dominic Athletics Vice Roan Librea Athletics Vice Anna Nguon Ball Games Vice Victoria Renney Ball Games Vice Ariella Napoli Junior Vice Kha-Han (Hannah) Nguyen Junior Vice Alana Brkic
St Dominic’s Priory College
News from the LibraryTime to return all Library ResourcesIt’s time for students to look under the bed, on book shelves and desks for any library resources and return them to the library by the end of Week 7, 29th November 2019. The return of laptops and text books will take place in class groups at allocated times.
Just a reminder to please ensure your daughter’s text books are returned in good order and without
any markings or post it notes inside.
Students may borrow library books for the holidays once all current year resources are returned.
As the end of the year is fast approaching the library team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break… may all your days be Merry and bright! Mrs Sandra Mason, Mrs Sarah Meathrel & Mrs Raelene White
2020 Book & Stationery ListsInstructions for ordering books and stationery for 2020 were sent home with student information forms at the start of term. Lighthouse Books is our supplier and all ordering is to be done on-line.
The purchase of your daughter’s books will be a transaction between your family and Lighthouse Books and all queries should be directed to
Online orders will open Monday 18 November and close Wednesday 20 December. Orders received after this date will attract a late fee, and may not be delivered in time for the start of school.
For those students who want to return any ordered items, Lighthouse staff will be available at a nominated time in Week 2, Term 1.
Second Hand Book SaleThe Second Hand Book Sale will be on Tuesday 3rd December for the current Year 10s and 11s.
For the sale to be a success we need as many books as possible from the current Year 11 & 12s. Please bring your books in for the sale after your exams or no later than Monday 2nd December.
o I HAVE READ TODAY’S BULLETIN
Reply slip - P&F / Fete Mtg Wednesday 20 November
I am able / unable to attend the Parents & Friends. I am able/unable to attend the Final Fete Meeting. I am staying for the Supper following the Fete Meeting.
Student’s Name..................................................... Class..........To be returned to the Front Office
St. Dominic’s Priory CollegeParents & Friends
6:45pm Wednesday 20 NovemberFront Office Reception Area
(139 Molesworth St)to be followed by SUPPER and the final
2019 Fete Committee Meeting 7:30pm Wednesday 20 November
Please RSVP by Monday 18 November 2019 via the REPLY SLIP BELOW
2019 Christmas AppealWhat does your typical Christmas meal look like?
This Christmas will be a tough time of year for many in our local community and a celebration with all the trimmings and traditions that Christmas brings will be far from reality.
Your daughter has been asked to donate non-perishable festive food items which will be made into hampers and distributed to those in our local communities who are having a tough time.PLEASE SUPPORT OUR VINNIES CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Round 4 - Saturday 9 NovemberBasketballMiddle B1 lost to Cabra 3 (14-48)
TennisMiddle B1 lost to St Ignatius 2 (1-5) Middle C2 def St Aloysius 2 (3[29]-3[25])
Touch FootballMiddle B1 lost to Loreto 1 (0-4) Middle C2 def Loreto 3 (5-4)
VolleyballMiddle B1 def St Mary's 1 (3-0)Middle B2 def St Ignatius 2 (4-0)Middle C3 def Kildare 2 (3-2)Middle C4 def Mary Mackillop 4 (4-0)
Middle C5 def St Ignatius 3 (2[87]-2[83])Middle C6 lost to Mercedes 2 (0-4) Senior C4 def Nazareth 2 (3-0)
Water PoloMiddle C1 def St Aloysius 1 (7-4) Senior A/B1 lost to Seymour 1 (4-17)
Round 5 - Saturday 16 November
TEAM LOCATION TIME OPPONENT
BasketballMiddle B 1 BYE BYE BYE
Senior B 1 Sacred Heart 10:10am Sacred Heart 2
TennisMiddle B 1 St Dominic's 8:30am Marryatville 1
Middle C 2 Red St Dominic's 10:00am St Mary's 1
Touch FootballMiddle B 1 Yellow Greenhill Road 9:40am Wilderness 2
Middle C 2 Purple Loreto 8:30am Loreto 4
VolleyballMiddle B 1 St Dominic's 8:30am Mercedes 1
Middle B 2 St Dominic's 9:20am Mary Mackillop 1
Middle C 3 Green Mary Mackillop 10:10am Marryatville 2
Middle C 4 Yellow St Dominic's 11:00am St Mary's 2
Middle C 5 Blue St Dominic's 11:00am St Ignatius 4
Middle C 6 Blue St Dominic's 11:00am Marryatville 3
Senior A/B 1 St Aloysius 11:00am Mary Mackillop 1
Senior A/B 2 St Aloysius 10:10am Kildare 1
Senior B 3 St Aloysius 8:30am St Aloysius 2
Senior C 4 Gold Mary Mackillop 8:30am Pedare 1
Senior C 5 Gold Mary Mackillop 8:30am Nazareth 2
Water Polo Thursdays
Middle C 1 Payneham Pool 5:15pm St Aloysius 2
Senior A/B 1 Adelaide Aquatic 5:00pm St Peter's Girls 1
