ISSUE 4 | Week 9, Term 1 - Thursday 28 March 2024
PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME
Dear Families,
Holy Week has unfolded with all the signs and traditions we have come to appreciate and respect. The cooler mornings and darker evenings, palms decorating churches and walkways, sombre songs, and the longer Gospel, inviting us into these significant days of the Christian Faith; the life death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Palm Sunday Gospel reading is deliberately lengthy providing the narrative of the final hours of Jesus before his crucifixion. We meet all the players; the loyal, the troubled, the vulnerable, and the brave. We hear Jesus’ passionate appeal “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will.” (Mk 14:36). We watch as each scene plays out deliberately enticing us deeper into our relationship with Jesus – distressed by the end but hopeful in anticipation. And what is that anticipation? – a resurrected life with Christ, yearning to be people of truth, prayer, understanding, and forgiveness.
Yesterday, I was pleased to announce that from Term 2, we welcome our newly appointed Director of the Junior School, Natalie Cameron. Natalie comes to us with a wealth of experience. As an Alumna of St Dominic's Priory College, she lives out the Dominican Charism in her work with young people, every day. To read the formal announcement, click here.
As usual, our Newsletter overflows with news from around the College. In the past few weeks, and under the guidance of the Student Leadership body, your daughters have excelled in their commitment to contributing to our culture of confidence, respect, and engagement. As I move through the College, I see happy confident students ready for a chat and optimistic in their approach to school life. I know this comes from a strong parent partnership and excellence in teaching experience.
As we approach the Easter time of prayer and joyful song, I am also mindful of the break it gives our students and staff. A time for taking a deep breath ready for the final two weeks of learning this term. How will you spend this Easter weekend? In the good company of family and friends, serving those in need, enjoying the early sunsets, and giving thanks to our good God of creation. Or perhaps you will simply take time to slow down with your family, step away from screen time, read one of the books on your reading list, and get out those board games – perhaps a good game of Monopoly or Scrabble. However, you find yourself this weekend, may it be a time of kindness and thoughtfulness embedded in the richness of our faith story.
Dr Helen Steele
COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATIONS
JUDITH LOCKE PRESENTS AT ST DOMINIC'S PRIORY COLLEGE
Clinical Psychologist, speaker, and author Dr Judith Locke will visit the College and present two bespoke, free sessions to St Dominic's parents/guardians across two dates in May. We strongly urge our community to attend the night(s) that correlate to their children's ages.
Monday 20 May 6:00pm - 8:00pm for Reception to Year 5 parents
Tuesday 21 May 6:00pm - 8:00pm for Year 6 to Year 12 parents
Dr Locke is the author of The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student. Her sessions will help adults to understand how we can live with, parent, and teach our girls to have confidence that helps her be a truthful, Dominican adult; attentive to both her needs, and the needs of others. Dr Locke's themes include Resilience, Self-regulation, Resourcefulness, Respect and Responsibility.
To register your attendance at either/both of these free sessions, please refer to the link included in the invitation that was emailed to families on 20 February and 15 March.
COLLEGE POLICIES
On Wednesday 20 March, an important letter from the College Principal was circulated to families via this link in an email. The purpose of this communication was to advise families of the government's requirements regarding student attendance, and the College's subsequent Absentee Policy and reporting processes.
All College Policies are indexed on the College Website HERE, and are amongst the 'Useful Links' in the sidebar of each Newsletter edition. We encourage parents/guardians to bookmark this page and familiarise themselves with its contents; particularly the Parent Code of Conduct and Communication Policy.
TWILIGHT SPORTS DAY INFORMATION - FRIDAY 5 APRIL
We are very much looking forward to welcoming families to Twilight Sports Day on Friday 5 April. The event will be held at Port Adelaide Athletics Club (Langham Pl, Port Adelaide) from 12 - 6pm. This is a community event where families are warmly welcome to attend. Chairs/picnic blankets are recommended.
Students MUST be collected from Port Adelaide Athletics Club at 6pm sharp. A map and program will be emailed to families on Tuesday 2 April. Whilst there is limited parking at Port Adelaide Athletics Club, there is ample parking in neighbouring side streets, as well as Portland Football Club on Baynes Place. Please read street signs carefully to avoid council fines.
Please take time to read the information below, which has been put together to keep our community safe - particularly your daughter/s. You will find the information in Primary and Secondary sections. Please ensure that you read the information relevant to your daughter.
ARRIVAL | By now, you have indicated how your daughter will be arriving to the event. Seats on buses have now been confirmed, based on this information.
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UNIFORM
| Students are to wear their PE uniform with coloured House Top and Hat. Predominately white sneakers with SDPC Sports Socks are to be worn. Students will also need to pack a water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen. |
FOOD
| No Canteen access will be possible for the Primary girls until they have reconnected with you for pick up and afternoon tea. Please pack your daughter a healthy snack recess and lunch, in a disposable bag (not a lunch box). Along with packed food from home, students will be given a free sausage or veggie patty (1 per student) from the Parents & Friends Sausage Sizzle. |
PICK UP
| Reception – Year 6 students can be collected by their parents from 3:30 until 4:00pm (if parents are in attendance) or 6:00pm (if parents are not in attendance) from the pickup area, which will be clearly identified on the day with signs. This excludes Year 6 House Captains and Under 12 Relay runners, who are part of final relays. These girls will be available for collection at 6:00pm, as above. |
TOILETS
| In the interest of child safeguarding, the College has hired portable toilets for student use only. These will be supervised by staff. Families needing a bathroom are asked to use the bathrooms adjacent to the carpark and canteen facilities. |
SECONDARY INFORMATION (Year 7 - Year 12 students)
ARRIVAL
| By now, you have indicated how your daughter will be arriving to the event. Seats on buses have now been confirmed, based on this information.
At 11:45am Year 6-12 students will line up for Marching on the Rugby Oval, which is adjacent to the Athletics Oval. Parents are welcome to buy a coffee from the coffee van and gather on the perimeter of the Rugby oval to watch the marching from 12 noon. |
FOOD
| There will be a FREE Sausage Sizzle for families (one snag per person). Canteen facilities will be available for parents and students in Years 7-12. Students may visit the canteen once, during the non-break time, if they do not have ball games or track events. There is also a scheduled break at 3:30 - 4:30pm. The Canteen will have pies, pasties, sausage rolls, donuts, drinks, and ice-blocks for sale. There will be a coffee van for families. Students will not be permitted to purchase coffee. There is a water fountain near the canteen that can be used to fill water bottles up. Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks on the day. |
UNIFORM
| Students are to wear their PE uniform with coloured House Top and Hat. Predominately white sneakers with SDPC Sports Socks are to be worn. Students will also need to pack a water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen. |
TOILETS | In the interest of child safeguarding, the College has hired portable toilets for student use only. These will be supervised by staff. Families needing a bathroom are asked to use the bathrooms adjacent to the carpark and canteen facilities. |
PICK UP
| The day will conclude at 6pm, where all students MUST be collected from Port Adelaide Athletics Club. Students will be dismissed by their Home Class Teacher at 6pm. They will be near the 100m track in the middle of the Athletics Oval. Families are asked to collect their daughter/s from their teachers via the instructions given through the PA System on the day. |
We look forward to a fabulous day of sports and community,
Ms Olivia Couch
SCHOOL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
OUR FIRST ADDRESS
Question!
Why is this villa, situated at 55 Strangways Terrace North Adelaide pictured here? If you drive by and check out the information on the front gate you will see that it is one of two similar villas designed by the Architect Rowland Reese in 1881. It is the place where, on 14 January 1884, the Dominican Pioneer Sisters from Stone in Staffordshire first opened their Advanced School, to be known by us in 139 Molesworth St as St Dominic’s Priory College. The background story deserves to be told.
The pioneers lived, for their first few months, in the basement of Parkview House Strangways Terrace, which later became the location of Calvary Hospital North Adelaide. When it became clear that they would not be involved in running the hospital, they were helped to find alternative rented accommodation only minutes away at 55 Strangways Terrace. The foundress writes home to England about the move.
The new house is about 5 minutes' walk from the other. A ‘trolly”, namely a dray, carried the heavy goods and we the light ones. I think our friends in England would have been amused to see the transit. The trolly cost 2 pounds so we must be our own light porters. The road, though a public one, is very quiet and no one took any notice of us. We are nearly settled now after our move, and for the first time since I left Stone I am alone. Jan 14, 1884, Tomorrow we begin our ‘Advanced School” to pay the rent as well as to benefit our neighbours.
Sr Jillian Havey
CONGREGATIONAL ARCHIVIST
PRAYER + LITURGY
CONDOLENCES
The College Community wishes to extend sympathies to the Fazackerley family on the passing of Amelia Di Sario, who was a beloved mother-figure and Nonna to her granddaughter, Jessica Fazackerley, and cherished Bisnonna to April Fazackerley in 10G. May she riposa in pace.
FAREWELL FATHER PAUL
On Friday 22 March, we farewelled Fr Paul Rankin who has been a regular celebrant at our Friday chapel masses.
We give thanks for Fr Paul’s generous contribution to our community, for his friendly company with us, and for his wisdom shared. May Fr Paul be richly blessed in his new appointment in Melbourne.
Amen
EASTER SUNDAY - 31 March
Happy Easter from all at Caritas Australia!
As Project Compassion 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you for your incredibly generous support throughout Lent. This year, we shared the story of three inspiring women from across the globe:
Ronita from the Philippines who has now graduated high school and secured a job at a call centre. This job was only possible because of a certificate she gained from completing her studies.
Leaia and her family, who now have a steady supply of clean drinking water at home. Next year, they will also have a toilet built, with the support of Caritas Samoa, which will further improve their health and living conditions.
Memory, who completed her vocational training course in carpentry and joinery. She now plans to return to her village and provide carpentry services to people in her community.
Thank you for supporting Caritas Australia's Project Compassion 2024 Lenten Appeal.
Together, we can continue to support people ike Ronta, Leaia, and Memory, and help vulnerable communities face their challenges today, and build a better tomorrow, for all future generations.
You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes and envelopes available in Classrooms, by visiting caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413.
TECHNOLOGY ENRICHMENT
Joanne Villis
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Generative AI has the potential to transform learning and improve educational outcomes, but only if AI is used ethically. According to The Australian Human Rights Commission, some of the key potential benefits of using generative AI tools include:
- Personalised and interactive learning
- Fostering creativity and innovation
- Advanced assessment and feedback
- Accessible and inclusive education
- Administrative efficiencies
- Data-driven insights.
However, students need to be taught how to use AI ethically and have clear guidelines about acceptable and non-acceptable use of AI. Please refer to St Dominic’s Priory College’s Academic Honesty Policy which outlines the roles and responsibilities of teachers and students. Teachers will verify the authenticity of student’s work to the best of their ability.
Teachers have discussed why you might want to use an AI chatbot with students and a poster outlining guidelines is visible in all classrooms. The guide can be found here: CLICK HERE
With the continuous emergence of AI tools and advancements in technology, it has brought forth an array of potential threats. Digital deception manipulates individuals and systems using online techniques or tactics such as phishing, social engineering, fake news, deepfakes, and other scams.
Deepfakes include the manipulation of videos, audio clips, photos, and other content for the purpose of misleading an audience. The spread of deepfake and fake content can significantly damage a brand’s reputation and the trust of its executive leadership team. Misinformation is often spread unintentionally while fake media refers to illegitimate storytelling that mimics the format of news reporting.
Misinformation and fake media can spread rapidly. Consistent monitoring and awareness can help combat the spread of misleading storylines. Common methods used to identify misinformation sources include cross-checking information, investigating the source, fact-checking organisations, and analysing content for bias or ulterior agenda. When using AI, we encourage all to use these methods, as we work towards safe and ethical use of AI.
Joanne Villis
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY ENRICHMENT
YEAR 12 + 5 TECHNOLOGY
At the start of the year, we were delighted to introduce Stage 2 Information Processing and Publishing (IPP), building on the significant interest we received in Stage 1 IPP in 2023. Students apply practical skills and design principles to provide creative solutions to text-based communication tasks. They create both hard copy and electronic text-based publications and evaluate the development process.
We are witnessing a strong enthusiasm among our students, for the opportunity to enhance their proficiency in graphic design and digital publishing. Currently, our students have successfully completed their first two practical assessments, one of which involved crafting a formal business letter to demonstrate their grasp of business document creation.
Our Year 5 students have been programming games for the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge. This year, students-built games that incorporate one or more aspects of ‘stars’. Fiyin made a clicking game where the player must click on the stars whilst avoiding the suns. Sienna also programmed a clicking game where she had to write code for each object (sprite). Ayla also coded each spite. In her game, the space dog needed to collect as many starts as possible and points were tallied.
Lana Weller
LEARNING AREA LEADER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Kirsty Nankivell
At St Dominic’s Priory College (SDPC), we recognise the paramount importance of establishing a Child Safeguarding Committee to ensure the protection and well-being of every child entrusted to our care. This committee serves as a vital cornerstone in upholding our commitment to fostering a safe, nurturing environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
The Child Safeguarding Committee held its first meeting on Friday 22 March 2024.
The membership of the SDPC Child Safeguarding Committee includes parent representatives, student representatives, staff representatives, and leadership, ensuring comprehensive perspectives and collaboration in safeguarding our children's welfare. Members include College Staff Dr Helen Steele, Ms Muriel Noujaim, Mrs Georgia Meyer, Ms Catherine Zanetti, Ms Kirsty Nankivell, and Mrs Sally Hermel, together with student representatives Isabella Bauer (11W), Michelle Do (11N), Zashka Gunson (12W), and Olivia Jensen (12G), and parents Mrs Natalie Perkovic, and Dr Alison Boyd-O'Reilly.
The Committee will be meeting every term, and will diligently review and update policies, codes, commitment statements, and terms of reference, fostering an inclusive environment where all stakeholders have a voice, aligning with current safe practices to ensure the highest standards of child protection.
Ms Kirsty Nankivell
STUDENT LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR
YEAR 2 CLASS NEWS
YEAR 2 SELF PORTRAITS
Jane Delloso
The Year 2 Class have had a wonderful start to Term 1. We have settled into our beautifully refurbished classroom and are learning new routines with growing independence.
Knowing that we all belong and have a right to a welcoming and safe classroom was a focus as we began the new school year. As part of our learning in Pastoral Care and during Wellbeing Day, we painted self-portraits and explored how to be kind not just to others but also to ourselves: ‘Be Kind to Your Mind’. We each wrote something we value about our classmates to display in an affirmation ‘jar’. We also discussed class ‘golden agreements’ to ensure our classroom is welcoming, safe and productive and created a poster highlighting these agreements.
Prayer is an important part of our daily classroom life and as well as morning prayer we also say grace before we eat our lunch. In RE we talked about what it means to say grace and the importance of being thankful and mindful when we eat our meals each day. Students have been writing their own prayers and the polished copies will be made into a class prayer book.
Mrs Jane Delloso
YEAR 2 CLASS TEACHER
GROWTH MINDSET
GIVING FEEDBACK
When praising students for their effort, we must focus on the effective behaviours and actions that lead to students’ growth. If a student is engaging in an ineffective strategy that’s getting them nowhere, we must redirect them towards the kind of effort that will help them grow.
(Adapted from ‘Not yet to what’s next' by James Anderson)
It is important to praise the PROCESS (effort) rather than intelligence.
“Wow, that’s a good score! You must be really smart!
“Wow, that’s a good score! You must have worked hard to achieve that.”
How would students respond to each comment differently?
When we praise students for their effort rather than their abilities, we help them understand that their intelligence is malleable. We help them realise that with the right actions and behaviours, they can master new skills
Watch the Carol Dweck video highlighting the effects of different types of praise: CLICK HERE
YEAR 9 REPORT
Josie Revesz
The end of Term 1 is fast approaching and reflecting on all that has happened is a reminder that schools are a busy place with a myriad of different learning experiences occuring daily. The Year 9 students have settled well to focus on their studies and all that life at St Dominic’s offers them. In addition to the daily academic studies for each student, many have taken every opportunity to immerse themselves in extra-curricular activities such as sports, participation in lunchtime clubs, and afterschool clubs and activities.
Our wonderful team of Year 9 homeclass teachers, Lachlan Brannan, Dominique Limgenco, and Emma Rawlins are focused on ensuring that your daughter is supported in every way while at school. We are a school community committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that is positive, inclusive, and respectful and I would like to take this opportunity to remind you not to hesitate to contact your daughter’s homeclass teacher if you have any questions or concerns. It is in the best interest of your daughter to work in partnership with us to support her wellbeing.
I have included a reflection prepared by the Year 9 SRC team and thank them for their enthusiastic involvement so far this year.
Josie Revesz
YEAR 9 COORDINATOR
HARMONY DAY REFLECTION
On Thursday, for Harmony Week, the Year 9s gathered as a cohort to celebrate our cultural differences. The SRCs hosted an assembly, consisting of a welcome to country, prayer, and video, which introduced Harmony Week. This was followed by an activity, where students decorated paper people with cultural clothing to represent themselves. They then discussed their backgrounds with each other. The students also shared what Harmony meant to them. This was an educational yet exciting experience and it was the SRCs first time planning and creating something for the cohort.
HARMONY WEEK
MONDAY 18 - SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2024
Harmony Week is a government initiative from the Department of Home Affairs, aimed to celebrate and recognise our country's diversity and bring together Australians from all different backgrounds. It is about inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
At St Dominic's #EveryoneBelongs, every day. Throughout Harmony Week, Student Leadership led the charge in creating a program of special activities and events that celebrated diversity and promoted inclusivity. They included:
- The Language and Culture Club organised an enriching array of opportunities: a Multicultural Storytime in the library on Tuesday, lunchtime Language Workshops where girls could teach each other a little of their own native languages, and a Cultural Crafts Session in the Hall on Thursday
- The Prefect Team held a hand painting activity on the top courts on Wednesday
- On Harmony Day, Thursday 21 March, students and staff wore a touch of ORANGE, and the Year 10 SRC hosted an inclusive lunch for their class
- The week culminated with Intercultural Day on Friday, where students were invited to wear either cultural dress, or orange, and buy yummy multicultural food at lunchtime.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Olivia Couch
Term 1 in Religious Education has been a time of insightful learning, reflection, and spiritual growth for our students, as they continue to journey in spirituality, faith and understanding. The photos included come from across the classes, showing some of their practical application of their understanding as they prepare and present their assessment work.
YEAR 7: PROJECT COMPASSION
The Year 7 students this term undertook studies in Lent and Project Compassion. Through engaging activities and discussions, they explored the significance of social justice in the lives of individuals and communities. Students learned about the inspiring work of Caritas Australia and how their initiatives support those in need around the world. Through this unit, students not only deepened their understanding of social justice but also cultivated empathy and a sense of responsibility towards others.
YEAR 8: ANCESTOR STORIES
Year 8 students delved into the rich tapestry of ancestor stories, discovering the Hebrew cultural and religious significance of these narratives. They explored the diverse ancestral traditions within our Catholic faith, fostering a deeper appreciation for why religious beliefs and practices are important to individuals and communities.
YEAR 9: JEWISH STORIES
In Year 9, students explored the historical and cultural context of Jesus' life and his Jewish identity. They gained insight into the Jewish roots of Christianity, deepening their understanding of Jesus as a historical figure and religious leader.
YEAR 10: PRAYER & SPIRITUALITY
Year 10 students embarked on a journey of spiritual growth through the unit on Prayer and Spirituality. They were given the opportunity to explore different religions and the relationship their chosen religion has with the Catholic Tradition. Through discussions and reflections, students were able to deepen their understanding of faith and its relevance in their lives.
FRIDAY CHAPEL MASSES
In Week 8, we recommenced our Friday Chapel Masses. This is a wonderful time to come together as a community and participate in this cherished tradition that has been taking place at the College for many, many years. Each Religion class across the College is responsible for hosting one mass a year, even though there is an expectation that students from that class attend this mass, all students are welcome to attend each week.
Mrs Olivia Couch
LEARNING AREA LEADER - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
YEAR 10 NEWS
Jo Riccio
The motto for Year 10 is "Aspire to be the Best Version of Yourself," which guides the students' Pastoral Care activities and engagements throughout the year. In Week 2, students delved into Wellbeing Day, focusing on enhancing their team-building skills. To kick off the day, students crafted a Code of Conduct based on Judith Locke's 5 Rs: Resilience, (Self) Regulation, Resourcefulness, Respect, and Responsibility. Assigned to teams with coloured headbands, students spent the afternoon engaged in energetic team-building games, fostering collaboration and friendly competition while adhering to their established Code of Conduct.
The Pastoral Care Program for this term has covered a range of topics including 'The Essential Skills of Life – 5 Rs,' the Right to be Safe (part of the Child Protection Curriculum), 'Consent,' 'Gratitude,' and Harmony Day. The Harmony Day lesson, led by Year 10 SRCs, included discussions on the history and significance of Harmony Day, interactive activities promoting cultural diversity and inclusiveness, and concluded with a Year 10 lunch celebration.
All Year 10 students are currently immersed in the new subject, Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF), as part of their SACE journey. This mandatory subject aims to deepen students' understanding of themselves and their place in the world, encouraging them to explore their identities, connections, and sense of belonging. This emphasis aligns with the Year 10 motto of "Aspire(ing) to be the Best Version of Yourself."
Term 1 will conclude with a Year 10 SRC-led end-of-term assembly, highlighting the term's activities and the achievements of Year 10 student.
Ms Jo Riccio
YEAR 10 COORDINATOR
FROM THE YEAR 3 CLASS
Savannah Gargiulo
The Year 3 Class has had a busy and wonderful start to Term 1. We have settled into our new classroom and routines and have shown a growing independence.
Embarking on a journey of collaborative learning, we kicked off the year with an Escape Room. Through teamwork and critical and creative thinking, students revealed keywords and phrases which are essential qualities for the year ahead: kindness, be the change you wish to see in the world and teamwork. The students demonstrated problem-solving skills, resilience, and great persistence as they worked together to support one another.
As Holy Week draws near, the students have been learning about the significance of Holy Thursday through reverence and reflection. Engaging in scripture readings and multimedia resources, the Year 3 students immersed themselves in participating in the Last Supper. Witnessing Jesus' act of humility as he washed his disciples' feet, the year 3 learners engaged firsthand, experiencing the profound symbolism of serving one another and compassion. Alternating between being served and serving, they stepped into the humble shoes of Jesus, fostering empathy and understanding. Following this immersive encounter, students wrote a journal reflection, connecting with Jesus' emotions during this time, from the perspective of a disciple. The students got creative with the presentation of their journal entry, using tea to stain their paper.
Embracing the role of big sisters, the students excitedly welcomed the newest members of St Dominic’s, the Receptions! Being partnered as the ‘big’ buddies this year, the Year 3 students have shown leadership as they are eager to extend a guiding hand throughout the year and a smile in the yard. Interacting with laughter and friendship, the year 3s are looking forward to sharing their knowledge and experiences while hearing about the discoveries our little friends have made.
Here's to a year of growth, learning, laughter, and discovery.
Ms Savannah Gargiulo
YEAR 3 CLASS TEACHER
PARENTS & FRIENDS
PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETINGS IN TERM 2
The Parents & Friends Meetings for Term 2 will take place on Thursday 16 May and Thursday 13 June, from 7:30pm until 9:00pm in the Adams Mayo Library. All parents and/or guardians are welcome.
SCHOOL UMBRELLAS - $25ea
Don't find yourself caught off-guard by unexpected Autumn showers!! Get in ahead of the winter rush and grab an SDPC Umbrella for your schoolbag or car today. They are available to purchase directly from the College Office.
Payment can be made in person via cash or EFTPOS, or else ordered over the phone from the Finance Office (08) 8331 5100 and collected during school hours.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC) EXPIRY
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- Are you currently registered as a volunteer with the College?
- Is your Working with Children Check (WWCC) due for renewal this year?
Did you know WWCCs were first implemented in 2019 by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and are valid for five (5) years from the date of issue. If you received your WWCC in 2019 or 2020, then now is the time to check the expiry date. From July 2024, WWCCs will begin to expire.
Please be reminded that it is an offence to do child-related work without a valid WWCC. To undertake any volunteer work at St Dominic’s Priory College, you must hold a valid WWCC.
You can apply for a free WWCC as a volunteer, or check if your existing check will expire within six months by visiting SA.GOV.AU.
Renewed DHS WWCC details can be forwarded to the College at employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au. Persons will be only cleared to attend voluntary work at the College with an up-to-date DHS WWCC.
If you are interested in becoming a registered volunteer with the College please visit our website.
SPORTS NEWS
SA STATE LONG COURSE AGE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Across the March long weekend (8-11 March), Rosie Welden (7G) competed in seven events across four incredibly hot days, as well as five finals with five personal best results. She is looking forward to the Short Course Championships in Term 3, where she will still compete as a 12-year-old.
Over the same four-day competition, Amy Le (8B) swam in seven events, making Personal Bests in four. Her PBs are a testament to the training she has undertaken over the past year, to try and get national times in Breaststroke. Amy won two bronze medals in the 50 and 100m Breaststroke and placed 6th in the 200m Breaststroke. In April, Amy will be travelling to the Gold Coast for the National Age Championships to compete in the 50 and 100m Breaststroke. Amy’s team also won silver in the 4x50m Freestyle Relay and qualified for the 13/14 Year Club Relay for Nationals next month.
We wish Rosie and Amy the best of luck.
Mrs Lyndall Pratt
TERM 2/3 SPORT NOMINATIONS
Girls are currently nominating for Term 2/3 Sport. Please ensure that they are committed to all practices and games for Terms 2 and 3. A Consent2go will be sent out before the end of Term 1.
Mrs Lyndall Pratt
SPORTS COORDINATOR
Michelle Richter
PRIMARY SWIMMING
On Wednesday 6 March, 12 students from across Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 participated in the North Adelaide SAPSASA Swimming Carnival. Results on the day included:
Chloe Dhillon (6B): 1st Overall 12 Years Backstroke, 2nd Overall 12 Years Breaststroke and 3rd Overall 100m Open Freestyle.
Olivia Ung (6B) placed 2nd in her heats of Under 12 Freestyle and Breaststroke.
Isabel Burgoyne (Year 3) placed 2nd in the 9 Years Participation Freestyle and 3rd in the 9 Years Participation Breaststroke.
Congratulations to Chloe Dhillon who was also selected in the North Adelaide Swimming Team, and competed at the State Championships at Marion on 9 March.
Mrs Michelle Richter
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT
COMMUNITY NOTICES
