ISSUE 6 | Week 11, Term 1 Friday 11 April 2025

PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME

Dear Families

As we approach the end of a rewarding Term 1, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the highlights and share some parting thoughts before we all enjoy a well-deserved school break. 

Last Friday, we celebrated an incredible Twilight Sports Day, as a wrap up to Spirit Week – a week organised by our dedicated Student Leaders, featuring a range of fun and engaging activities designed to build team spirit across all Houses. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and participation from students. Congratulations to Gold, Team Aquinas, for being crowned the winning team for 2025 and congratulations to our wonderful staff for holding yet another successful Twilight Sports Day. 

This morning at Assembly, I spoke about the power of kindness — an idea that I hope resonates with each member of our school community. I shared this message: 

"Kindness is like a light that brightens even the darkest corners. It's not about grand gestures, but the small, everyday actions that can make a world of difference. As the beloved children's author Roald Dahl once said, 'I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.' As Ms Noujaim says… I would like us to think of kindness like lollipops… 
- We all desire a lollipop from time to time. 
- Lollipops make us feel good and make us smile. 
- We like to receive a lollipop. 
- I certainly like to give out lollipops! 
Imagine if our school was filled with people giving and receiving lollipops of kindness!"

It is my hope that as we head into the holidays, we carry this spirit of kindness into our homes, our friendships, and our wider community. 

As we head into a 2-week break, we also bid farewell to some valued members of staff who are moving on to new opportunities or taking well-earned leave. We extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to the following staff who will move on from St Dominic’s: 

• Gabriella Patti-Reid - who has served at the College since 2008, teaching Years 6-12 French 
• Sandra Mason - who has served as Library Coordinator and HASS teacher, since 2018
• Sandie McCarthy - who is completing a 1-Term contract as Library Coordinator
  

Additionally, we wish a restful break to those staff members taking well-deserved leave.

• Tim Grant – Long Service Leave for Term 2
• Ali McPeake – Maternity Leave - We congratulate Ali and her family on the safe arrival of a beautiful little girl, weighing 4kg, born on Tuesday 8 April.  Ali didn't quite make it to the end of this term before bubs arrived.  We wish her our love and blessings as she transitions instantly from work to mum duties.

From Term 2, we also welcome a number of new staff to the College.  I have connected with these staff recently at their Induction and I am confident these new comers will be an asset to our community.

Welcome to; 

Teaching Staff

• Nadège Otina-Griffin – Secondary French Teacher
• Eric Staak – Middle School Health & PE 
• Nhi Tran – Secondary Maths
• Jaiden Wasley – Middle School HASS

ESO Staff

• Isabella Aronis – Secondary Inclusive Education Support Officer
• Camille Silvestre-Aguilar – Library Officer
• Brooke Simpson – Junior School Curriculum Support Officer
  

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude for the privilege of serving as your Acting Principal over the past 10 weeks. It has been an honour to lead a community I love. I know you will join me in warmly welcoming our Principal, Dr Helen Steele back next term as she returns from her Renewal and Long Service Leave with many wonderful stories and fresh perspectives to share. 

 Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful school break.  May this Easter season bring us joy, renewal and hope, along with warm wishes for a blessed and memorable time with loved ones. 

We look forward to welcoming families to the College on Monday 28 April for our full day of Learning Conversations, with Term 2 officially commencing for students on Tuesday 29 April.  Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school such a special place for learning and growth.  

Ms Muriel Noujaim
ACTING PRINCIPAL

TWILIGHT SPORTS DAY

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GUERIN SHIELD (overall winner)
Aquinas - 2526 points
Guzman - 2398 points
Siena - 2279 points
Columba - 2181 points

TROPHIES
Smith, Taylor, Taggart House Spirit Award - Columba + Guzman
Discipline Award - Siena
Relay - Siena 
Ball Games - Aquinas (Primary)     Aquinas (Secondary)
Marching - Siena (Primary)   Columba (Secondary)  
The Dominican Sisters 100m Sprint - Mali Walters (9G)

HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL POINTS FOR FIELD EVENTS
Columba Amy LE (9W)
Guzman Eliza DONNELLAN (9G)
Siena April FAZACKERLEY (11G)
Aquinas Aliya WALTERS (7W)    

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AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS

PRAYER & LITURGY

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FAITH & MISSION

Our College theme for this year, "Awaken to the Spirit of Hope," emerged late last year. The world felt heavy — shadowed by the events leading up to and post the US Presidential Election, the war in Ukraine, rapid AI advances, economic pressures, and the fading dream of homeownership for many young people. Yet hope endures. It’s a light in the darkness, an anchor in storms, and a force that unites us despite division. In the Christian tradition, this hope is embodied in Jesus, whose incarnation reveals the boundless reach of unconditional love — triumphing even over death. This echoes Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year theme, proclaimed in mid-2024, where he reminds us that hope resides in every heart as "the desire and expectation of good things to come," even when the future feels uncertain.

To awaken is the first step on a spiritual journey. At St Dominic’s Priory College, our Dominican mission seeks Truth by inspiring wakefulness in students — through wonder and awe, beauty and joy, and a recognition of the Divine in our world and each person’s dignity. This Spirit of Hope shines in the everyday: in acts of kindness, generosity, forgiveness, and authentic loving service from our students, staff, and families. You’ve likely seen this hope in action through our Newsletters this term, social media posts, teaching and learning, community outreach, and college initiatives. I affirm the leadership of our Student Leadership Team, whose service in leading activities and supporting events like school tours is a visible sign of hope. Families on these tours often share how our students’ warmth makes the college feel like a ‘home’ and a ‘lovely community.’ This sense of belonging isn’t new — at the recent screening of the short film In Truth and Love: 140 Years of St Dominic’s Priory College, it’s clear this homeliness has been woven into our foundation from the very beginning.

As Holy Week and Easter draw near, let us reawaken to this Spirit of Hope. Amid the world’s noise and distractions, may we hear the still voice of love that whispers, "Do not be afraid, for I am with you." How will you carry this hope forward? Perhaps in a quiet moment, a kind act, or a shared smile — let’s live as people of hope.

Joseph Catania
DIRECTOR OF FAITH & MISSION

The life-changing work of Caritas Australia is only made possible by the unwavering generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our local partners on the ground.  As Project Compassion 2025 draws to a close for another year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support throughout this Lenten Season.

This year, we shared the inspiring stories of 3 individuals whose lives have been transformed through your compassion and generosity.  But the work isn’t done yet. There is still time to donate! Together, we can Unite Against Poverty and help transform lives this Lent.

PALM SUNDAY 13 APRIL

Irene lives in the Kongolo Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and faced immense challenges after losing her father to war and raising her children in poverty. With support from Caritas Australia, Irene received vocational training in sewing and farming and can now support her whole family.

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You can support Project Compassion 2025 through the donation boxes, envelopes or by scanning the QR code.
Or online at: caritas.org.au/project-compassion
Or by calling: 1800 024 413

JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT

As Term 1 comes to a close, we reflect on the exciting learning and community activities that have taken place across the Junior School.

In Week 3, students from Year 1 to Year 6 participated in Water Safety lessons at Thebarton Swimming Centre. This was a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn some new skills and be reminded of the need to be safe when in and around water. Thanks to the many parent volunteers who helped with supervision across the week.

In Week 9, seven of our Year 3 students received the sacrament of Reconciliation. The class celebrated their Chapel Mass together, and then the seven students joined their parents for a liturgy with Fr Anthony. Celine Paglia reflected on this and shared that she felt a sense of freedom after her confession, while Arianna Trotta was glad to have her parents by her side for her first reconciliation.

Our Junior String Ensemble, consisting of students from Years 2 to 5, will have their first public performance this week, playing for the school community at our End of Term Assembly today. Rehearsing every Thursday morning, the girls are developing their ensemble skills under the guidance of Nikki. We look forward to many more performances from this ensemble over the years.

As a culmination of their learning of Business and Economics, the Year 6s hosted a Market for the Junior School on Wednesday 9 April, having planned and created stalls to sell various items. The money raised will go to Project Compassion. In other news, the Junior School has raised over $600 for Project Compassion through our Shrove Tuesday and St Patrick’s Day fundraisers. A huge thank you to everyone for their generosity!

Several classes have enjoyed learning beyond the college this term. The Year 5s walked into the city, picking up rubbish along the way and visiting the Chihuly Exhibition at the Botanic Gardens. The Reception class spent a fun day at Henley Beach, learning about marine life and the environment at the Marine Discovery Centre. They even got to pat a real turtle! Selected Year 6 students attended a workshop for the Charter Ambassador Program, where they met parliament members and the Governor. This program encourages them to promote the Charter for Young People, with the students planning a Positive Impact Project (PIP) for the school.

We look forward to what Term 2 will bring! In the meantime, I wish you all a wonderful term break and a blessed and joyful Easter with your loved ones.

Natalie Cameron
DIRECTOR OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

GROWTH MINDSET

BUILDING RESILIENCE IN 2025

Life doesn’t always go as planned, but resilience is what helps us adapt, grow, and keep moving forward. It’s not just about "bouncing back"—it’s about learning from challenges and emerging even stronger.

Resilience means:
✔ Adapting to setbacks and finding ways to move forward
✔ Facing challenges with confidence and determination
✔ Giving your best effort, even when things feel tough
✔ Drawing on inner strength in difficult times
✔ Coping with life’s ups and downs and learning from them
✔ Standing up for yourself and staying true to who you are

Resilience isn’t something you’re just born with—it’s a skill that grows over time. Every challenge you face is an opportunity to build strength, confidence, and the ability to handle whatever life throws your way.

(Adapted from the Kids Helpline website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/)

PI DAY

March 14 marks Pi Day, chosen because the American version of the date (3/14) corresponds to the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi (π)! This international event highlights the beauty of Mathematics, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving and real-world applications.

To celebrate, all students received a sweet pie, but there was a catch! Before taking a bite, students had to complete a problem-solving activity to discover pi for themselves. Later in the day, the energy was high in The Space at lunchtime, with prefects and maths teachers running engaging activities to mark the occasion, including making pi bracelets, mazes, games, puzzles and more! Happy Pi Day!

Stacey Matthews
LEARNING AREA LEADER - MATHEMATICS

PARENTS & FRIENDS

SPORTS DAY

Whether cheering on the sidelines in your House colours, picking up your daughter in the evening, or generously giving of your time to cook and serve sausages, we are grateful for the support families continue to give our Twilight Sports Day. Coordinating an off-site event for the entire school is no small feat, and it would not be possible without all staff, students, and the wider community working together.  Thank you.

ARE YOU ON SCHOOL STREAM?

A recent audit of our key communications platform, School Stream, identified a shortfall in engagement with important notices from the College.  We kindly request that at least one parent/guardian in each household enable notifications and access the app regularly, so that their family does not miss receiving vital communications from the College.   

If signing in to the app for the first time, for our systems to recognise you as a parent/guardian of the College, we ask that your account has been created using either the EMAIL address or MOBILE PHONE number you have provided to the school.  Login attempts via Facebook or Apple ID may not be accepted.   

To find out more about School Stream, and to download the app from either Apple Store or Google Play, visit: https://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/ and then follow the prompts.To refamiliarise yourself with what platforms the College requires families to access, and why, please refer to the College Communication Policy. 
 

TERM 2 KEY DATES FOR THE DIARY

• Monday 28 April: Pupil Free Day. Learning Conversations will be held on this date. Information on how to book a meeting with your daughter/s key teachers has been sent via School Stream, or can be viewed here.
• Tuesday 29 April: Term 2 begins. Students not wearing items from the new uniform suite are required to wear their Winter Uniform
• Thursday 15 May: Parents & Friends meeting from 7pm in the Adams Mayo Building. All welcome
• Friday 16 May: Cocurricular photos will be taken on this date

• Wednesday 28 - Friday 30 May: College Musical production of Legally Blonde Jnr. Tickets on sale soon
• Friday 30 May: Year 5/6 STEM MAD Expo (details to come)
• Thursday 5 June: Year 9 Parent Breakfast from 8:30am in the Year 12 Centre
• Monday 9 June: King's Birthday Public Holiday
• Thursday 12 June: Parents & Friends Meeting from 7pm in the Adams Mayo Building.  All welcome
• Thursday 19 June: Rec - Year 6 Arts Showcase, 6:00pm - 7:45pm in the College Gym/Hall
• Monday 23 June: Year 10/11 Study Day
• Tuesday 24 June: Little Doms Welcome Evening from 5:30pm
• Friday 27 June: Last Day of Term 2. Students will be dismissed at the NORMAL dismissal time

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERS

We are calling for volunteers with adequate clearances to help in the Tuckshop from 10am until 2pm, on a couple of days per term. If you are available to lend a hand, we would greatly appreciate your support.  Duties include serving (no exp. needed), some stock filling/rotation, and packing lunch orders. 

Should you have any questions about volunteering or would like to register your availability, please contact Tuckshop Manager, Michelle Macri, on 8331 5108 or mmacri@stdominics.sa.edu.au.

Thank you for your continued support.

YEAR 11 REPORT

PROJECT COMPASSION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

The focus of Term 1 for Year 11 has been launching the annual Project Compassion fundraising campaign, run aptly during the weeks of Lent. The Year 11 Prefects were charged with the responsibility of hosting a Pastoral Care session where they ran a series of activities to demonstrate the importance of the work Caritas Australia do, and how this organisation contributes to ensuring resources are distributed fairly and wisely to alleviate global poverty.

The students showed excellent leadership and communication skills and were able to speak with great confidence about how living in Australia places our community in a position of great privilege. They were able to express that with privilege comes a great responsibility to act with compassion towards those who are less well off than ourselves. In speaking to our Dominican values of Service and Community, the Year 11 students considered their own values and importance in acting upon them. The session ended with each student making a personal pledge towards Project Compassion, which has spurred their generosity in donating selflessly toward the class fundraising efforts.

One of our Year 11 Pastoral Care teachers, Mr Lachlan Brannan was also invited to speak to the students about his personal experiences in visiting Laos as part of the Caritas Australia volunteer program. In offering his own personal stories and experiences in working with community members in Loas, students were afforded the opportunity to learn about the living conditions and the way their own donations can make a different to so many in providing fresh water supplies, education and basic living necessities.

With only a few weeks left before Project Compassion comes to an end, the students have already done so well in reaching their class fundraising goals. An extra incentive has been some fun promised to the students in Term 2, to celebrate their service and generosity. Stay tuned to learn what mischief our Year 11s and some very brave staff members get up to!

Sara Nigro
YEAR 11 COORDINATOR

TERM 1 HASS NEWS

As Term 1 ends, we celebrate a dynamic start to the year filled with learning, exploration, and community engagement; fostering a love of learning through creative and critical thinking

YEAR 7 MUSEUMS

Year 7 History students became Museum Curators, creating information plaques for newly "discovered" Deep Time Aboriginal artefacts they replicated or designed. College Archivist Miss Danielle Trewartha gave an inspiring talk on curating and preserving artefacts. This led to a well-received exhibition with Year 2 students praising their efforts, saying, "You should be very proud."

ADELAIDE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM INCURSION

Year 10 students heard from members of the Adelaide Holocaust Museum about six concentration camp survivors who settled in Adelaide. The moving and interactive presentation provided valuable firsthand insights. Survivor Andrew Steiner’s message of forgiveness stood out as an important lifegiving lesson.

YEAR 10 + 11 GEOGRAPHY CAMPS

Fieldwork is essential in geography, helping students apply theory, develop observation skills, and enhance classroom learning. Thus, in March, Mr Andrew Coleman took the Year 10 geographers to Kangaroo Island, comparing coastal management strategies between pristine and developed areas. In the same month, Year 11s traveled to the Flinders Ranges, investigating bushfire management at Wilpena Pound and Willow Springs Station. The students embraced the opportunities these two unique regions provided.

SENIOR SCHOOL MOCK TRIALS

Mock Trials made a return to St Dominic’s this year under the guidance of Ms Olivia Couch and coach Ms Marita Pangallo (Barrister). The team demonstrated dedication in learning legal procedures and developing persuasive skills. Despite narrowly losing both Mock Trial rounds, they showed great promise in the courtroom. In fact, at the second event, they won their case. Well done team!

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Looking for educational holiday activities for your family? Here are two great options—one focused on history and the other on geography.

• Treasures of the Viking Age – The South Australian Museum is hosting this exhibition for the first time in Adelaide. This is a ticketed event. Visit samuseum.sa.gov.au for details.
• Exploring Natural Landforms – Keen to get outdoors? Walking SA offers fantastic free trails featuring rock formations, caves, creeks, waterfalls, and wildlife. Explore more at walkingsa.org.au.
  

Aurora Reid
LEARNING AREA LEADER - HASS

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SEMESTER 1 YEAR 10 GEOGRAPHY KANGAROO ISLAND FIELD TRIP

Sun, surf and repeat is a very apt description of our overnight Field Trip to Kangaroo Island on Thursday 13 - Friday 14 March. The usual stunning beaches bathed in the summer sun made for a wonderful visit to one of South Australia’s tourist jewels. While we were blessed with all things great about KI, our Year 10 Geography students also spent time at each location analysing the coastal environment and comparing it to Adelaide’s metropolitan coastline to determine if we have ruined our local coastline. This is what some of the students had to say about the experience:

Kangaroo Island was so much fun — cool wildlife, awesome beaches, and just super pretty everywhere. Stokes Bay was my favourite beach by far; we walked through a secret rock tunnel and came out to the clearest water and softest sand ever. - Caydence Erbsland, 10B

The Kangaroo Island trip was interactive and fun as we were able to draw our own conclusions with teacher guidance, whilst having an enjoyable time and collecting data for our assignment. - Bianca Robins, 10B

The trip to Kangaroo Island was one of the best camps I've ever gone to. It was not only fun learning about how humans have shaped coastlines, but also witnessing the natural beauty of our beaches, the wildlife, and the features that shape them. I was in complete awe. It was an amazing learning experience! - Kiana Lenora, 10W

As someone who's never been to KI before, I found it amazing! While we were on the go from place to place, I was still able to take everything in and enjoy the setting. - Harlow Agnew, 10W

Vivonne Bay on Kangaroo Island was so awesome to visit because the beach was super pretty, with really clear water because of the nice weather. I had lots of fun at Stokes Bay, as well as having free time with my friends. - Kiva Gunson, 10G

Kangaroo Island was stunning; the landscape of quite literally the entire island was very lush with many trees surrounding the land and crystal clear water on the beaches. I enjoyed Kangaroo Island, and it was one of the first times when I was surrounded by and appreciative of such beautiful nature. - Jessica Phan, 10B

The trip to Kangaroo Island has been one of my favorite camps. There were so many stunning beaches and unique wildlife that you can't find anywhere else. It was a great way to learn about human impact on beaches while also having fun. - Alexia Watkin, 10W

I really enjoyed the Kangaroo Island trip. I loved getting to see the amazing coastlines, beautiful beaches and cool rock formations that are like nothing I’ve seen in Adelaide. I learned a lot, but I also had a lot of fun! - Clare Haddad, 10W

The most enjoyable part was the fact that I got to see lots of new things that I had never seen before. I found the beautiful beaches and all the seals fascinating, as I have never really seen stuff like that before. I also loved how the weather was great, as it allowed our experiences to be better. - Giselle Jukic, 10B

I really enjoyed Kangaroo Island. Even though I have been there before, I still found it fun going to different beaches and doing all the activities. - Gabrielle Sinton, 10B

I LOVED seeing all the sea lions lying about on the sand. They were so cute when they interacted with one another. To learn that they are currently an endangered species is very sad. - Amy Tran, 10W

While there were a lot of activities, they weren’t very tiring. I liked that at every location there were places to explore with interesting history and beautiful views, especially at the beaches we went to. I also liked how, after doing paperwork on the first day, we took a brain break at Little Sahara. Overall, it was an amazing experience as I have never been to Kangaroo Island and getting to know more about South Australia’s coastlines and what they should look like. - Alicia Eiffe, 10B

I liked the BBQ, the muffins, chicken schnitzel, and going to all the beaches with free time. It would be more fun to go to the beaches at sunset. I liked the ferry ride and the opportunity to buy things. I rate the trip 4/5 stars. - Alina Nguyen, 10B

I enjoyed going on the sand-toboggan with Alina on the sand dunes at Little Sahara. I also enjoyed the free time we had after we wrote information on each beach, to take photos and go in the water. - Yenumi Kodituwakku, 10B

FLINDERS RANGES FIELD TRIP 
Wednesday 26 – Friday 28 March 

Driving to our destination in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park revealed the sad situation facing our farmers with a dry, barren landscape as far as the eye could see. The forecast for our trip was for sunny conditions around 30°C during the day, and 15°C overnight.  However, someone forgot to tell the weather what it was supposed to be as we were met with very cool, overcast, windy conditions with temperatures in the low twenties.  RAIN fell overnight on Day 1, which was welcomed by everyone in the region, and presented perfect conditions for students' activities in the area. Students were tasked with assessing and comparing the risk of bushfires around the accommodation site, to the Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park.  They also had to investigate the bushfire mitigation strategies at both sites.  This task aligned with the topic on Natural Hazards, as well as developing students’ skills for gathering, analysing, and presenting primary data in their final report. 

My time in the Flinders Ranges allowed me to develop a newfound understanding of the rural challenges that people face in managing bushfires. I really enjoyed our trip, especially the hike to the Wilpena Pound, as it allowed me to see firsthand how the natural landscape can have a detrimental effect to the destructiveness of bushfires. It was an interactive, fun, and especially active way to learn out of our classrooms. - Jessica Truong, 11W 

I really enjoyed our final day walk with everyone, it was a great way to connect and build new relationships. Exploring Wilpena Pound was also a highlight, because I liked learning more about nature and the impact of bushfires on the environment.  - Lucia Azzarello, 11B

I really enjoyed getting to spend time with friends away from the regular school environment. Taking a break from my everyday schedule and going to see the beautiful natural surroundings of the Flinders Rangers was something I valued very much from this camp. - Maeve McGuire, 11B 

It was a great experience being able to spend some quality time with our friends, without reception and away from distractions. The time away allowed us to gather primary examples to support out bushfire exploration and build the basis for our projects. - Grace Fuller, 11B 

Visiting the Flinders Ranges was a great experience because it helped me appreciate the simple things like constant water sources and Wi-Fi. I learnt a lot about bushfires, such as the everyday materials that that can both affect and mitigate bushfires, and how dangerous bushfires can be.  - Anna Binu, 11G 

I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to explore parts of Australia outside the metropolitan area. It was a great opportunity to connect with the cohort beyond our usual work. A highlight of the trip was when students, including Jessica, Grace, Emerson, and Isabella, cooked dinner on the first night, which included traditional spaghetti and a gourmet salad. - Alissa Caporaso, 11G 

I really liked the scenery. I enjoyed walking through the National Park and seeing all the plants. I also loved sharing a love of Nutella pancakes with Ms Reid. - Emerson Muller, 11G 

SPORTS

SATURDAY MORNING SPORT TERM 2/3 TRAINING SCHEDULE 

Training wil commence in Week 1.  Please accept the Consent2Go and make online payment before the first game.

If your daughter's sport requires a specific uniform for Term 2/3 Sport, please head to Campus Schoolwear uniform shop.  Address, opening hours, and online orders are available on their website: click here.

NETBALL - Netball dress
SOCCER - Soccer top, shin guards, socks and boots
BADMINTON - PE Uniform (black PE top)

SACSSGSA TRACK AND FIELD

Approximately 70 students from across Years 7-12 were selected to represent St Dominic's Priory College at the SACSSGSA Athletics Carnival, held at Athletics SA on Monday 24 March. These girls were selected from their results at Field Day.  Our athletes competed extremely well, and it is particularly impressive that we didn’t miss any events on the day.

A couple of highlights:

• Mali Walters competed in the fastest 100m which was a selection of the fastest 8 runners across all age groups of the day
• Winning the U13 Champion Trophy
• Winning the U14 Champion Trophy
• Winning the 16+ Champion Trophy
• Winning the B Grade Shield

SSSA TRACK AND FIELD

Congratulations to all 45 students who competed for St Dominic’s at the SSSA Track and Field Championships on Tuesday 8 April. The weather conditions were perfect, and all girls competed to the best of their ability. We finished 7th overall in the C1 Division. I would also like to thank the staff who came along (Emma Rawlins, Natasha Tchigique and Eric Staak), and the student helpers.

Mrs Lyndall Pratt
SPORTS COORDINATOR

SACPSSA SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Tuesday 25 March, 20 swimmers from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 represented St Dominic's Priory College in the SACPSSA Swimming Carnival.  St Dominic's were in Section 2 this year, and finished 5th overall, which is a fantastic effort.  Placegetters on the day included:

Kyra Kumar (6G) - 2^nd Butterfly, 3^rd 50 m Freestyle, 3^rd Butterfly, 4^th 100m Free Div A
Charlotte Sinton (Year 3) - 2^nd Year 4 Backstroke Div B
Eliza Bok (Year 3) -  4^th Year 3 Breaststroke Div C
Grace Pham (Year 3) - 4^th Year 4 Freestyle Div A
Charlotte Westenberg (Year 3) - 2^nd Year 4 Freestyle Div C 
Isabel Burgoyne (5G) - 4^th Year 5 Butterfly
Airlie Haskett, Charlotte Westenberg, Johanna Ren, Grace Pham - 4^th Year 4 Relay

Congratulations to all of the swimmers and thank you to Marni Curtis and  Clorinda Noujaim for assisting us on the day.

Mrs Michelle Richter
JUNIOR SCHOOL PE TEACHER

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