Dear Families,

Next week is a big week of celebrations. This is the third of three feast day celebrations that we have throughout the year to acknowledge our school’s history in order to ensure we stay focused on who we are going forward. The Dominican sisters started the school on its current site. They were active in the school until 1988.  

The hallmark of Dominican Charism (spirituality) is preaching, a point that is made obvious to us in the fact that St Dominic founded the Order of Preachers (OP).  St Dominic oriented everything he did toward authentically imitating Christ.  He knew in his own age, which was wrought with heresy, that only a well-educated person who lives humbly, charitably, and uprightly could best transmit the life of Christ to the world.  Therefore, his placement of prayer first in his life, his poverty and austerity, his insistence on study and thorough education, his emphasis on community life and charity all have a purpose: everything that a Dominican does must prepare his soul for preaching well, the truth of Christ to the world. 

(Taken from https://www.opeast.org.au/explore-our-charism/charism/)

As a community we have named “Kindness” as a value we align with St Dominic because he chose to show charity and humility towards others. It fits well that we also value “Community and Spirituality”. The Dominican live in community and value spirituality. Both values are enhanced by our participation in learning about our Dominican history and coming together to celebrate mass and morning tea together with our grandparents who inspire us.

This week we have the following events taking place. Please note the days and times.

Wednesday 6 November 9:30 am Book Parade on the court area.

Wednesday 6 November 6:30 pm Parent Listening Forum in the hall, adults only.

Thursday 7 November Dominican Family Day

• 9:30 am Grandparents Day Mass followed by fortnightly assembly awards.
• 10:30 am Picnic and book fair
• 11:30 am Marching followed by age races - 100m.
• 2:00 pm Catholic Care will be hosting an information meeting for families on supporting yourself and your children. 

Friday 8 November Crazy Sock Day Year 6 fundraiser. Gold coin donation.

This will be our final feast day celebration for the year until the last week where we will celebrate the end of the year. We look forward to seeing you next week to celebrate with us.

God Bless,

Crazy Sock Day Friday 8 November 

Children may wear crazy socks for a $2 gold coin donation. These funds will go towards helping Year 6 raise funds to purchase an end of year gift for the school. Children can wear the crazy socks with whatever uniform they normally wear on a Friday.

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Cultural Morning Tea Monday 11 November from 8:30 am

We would love to have you come to our morning tea. The theme of the food is Nepalise and there will be visitors from a range of services in the area.

Only medication that is prescribed by a doctor is permitted to be dispensed at School upon completion of a “Consent to Dispense Medication” form which is available from the office.  The form and the medication are to be given to the office staff in the original packaging with the student’s name and dosage.  We are not permitted to administer Panadol unless prescribed by a doctor and the necessary form completed.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

If your child is Asthmatic or Anaphylactic please ensure the necessary plan has been forwarded to the office along with any medication so that it can be processed.  We also need a "Consent to Dispense Medication" form to be completed.

Student Injuries

If a student has sustained an injury please inform the school office as we have to do a care plan and risk assessment.  Please also forward any ED report or doctor letter as well.

Withdrawal

If you intend to withdraw your child from the school, the withdrawal form is available from the office.  We currently have a waitlist, so advance notification would be appreciated.

Students on Visas and Residency

You also need to inform the school office if your child has gone from a Temporary to Permanent Resident of Australia or if they have become a Citizen (we do require a copy of the Citizenship Certificate).