College BoardDuring this term groups which have a leadership role in the school meet to celebrate the achievements of the past year and to plan for the year ahead. The College Board met on Monday night for the final 2016 meeting with its Chair, Mr Jim Howard AM. We welcomed a new member who is well known to many of you, viz., Mrs Chris Purgacz former Coordinator of the Primary Years at St Dominic’s. Chris has a wealth of experience beyond our school in Catholic Schools in South Australia. Board Members also said a farewell to Sr. Shirley

ST DOMINIC’S PRIORY COLLEGE139 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide. 5006.

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Friday morning mass in the Chapel 8.15am

WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2016 WEEK 4 – TERM 4Telephone: 8267 3818 Facsimile: 8267 4877E-Mail: admin@stdominics.sa.edu.au Web Site: www.stdominics.sa.edu.au

Sr. Jillian Havey Principal

UNIFORM SHOP Mondays during Term

10:30am - 1:30pm

Thurs 10 Nov CLOSED Thurs 17 Nov 10:30 - 1:30 Fri 18 Nov 10:00 - 12:00

Thurs 24 Nov 12:30 - 4:30 Thurs 1 Dec 10:30 - 1:30 Thurs 8 Dec 12:30 - 4:30

Diary DatesWednesday 9 November

Year 6-9 Swimming CarnivalThursday 10 November

Yr 4/5 Red ball Tennis comp Year 11 Drama Production

Friday 11 NovemberMove Up Day (Primary)Tuesday 15 NovemberIndian Pilgrimage BBQ

Year 7 French ExcursionWednesday 16 November

Year 2 & 3 “Come & Try” DayParents & Friends Meeting 7pm

then Fete Meeting 7:40pm followed by Supper

Thursday 17 NovemberYear 4, 5 & 6 Latitude Day

Rec / Yr 1 YMCA visitMonday 21 NovemberYear 10/11 SWOT Vac

Tuesday 22 NovemberPrimary Twilight Assembly

Tues 22 - Fri 25 NovemberYear 10/11 Exams

Monday 28 NovemberYear 11 Indian Pilgrims LeaveWednesday 30 November

Year 3 Visit to Migration MuseumYear 6 Graduation BBQTuesday 6 December

End of Year MassFriday 9 DecemberLast Day of Term 4

Tuesday 13 DecemberGraduation Ball

End of Year Mass of Thanksgiving • Tuesday 6th December

a booking system for seating which takes into account the limitations on seats available to families. Full details are given in the letter going home to you today, together with your family invitation. When booking your seats remember that the number does not include your daughter who will be seated with her class. Every student is expected to attend the End of Year Mass. It is our experience that they would not want to miss it. This year’s Jubilee theme picks up the former motto of the school, In Truth and Love, Veritate et Caritate.

Final GatheringsTwo Parent groups make an ongoing significant difference within our school community. They are the Parents and Friends Association and the Fete and Auction Committee. Years ago the good decision was made to have the “wind up” meetings for both associations on the same night. On next Wednesday the 16th November, the P&F will commence their meeting at 7:00pm, with the Fete Committee to follow at 7:40pm. All are welcome to stay for a special supper following the Fete meeting.

In SympathyIn a phone call from Sydney earlier this week came the sad news that Old scholar Anne McElvogue known to her classmates as Anne Sheridan has died quite suddenly. Anne was one of the class of 1952 in a group which, though scattered around Australia, retained lifelong friendships with their classmates. May she rest in peace.

Macklin OP as she retires from the Board to take up her new position as a Trustee within the new entity Dominican Education Australia. Sr. Shirley Macklin was an inaugural member of the College board, which was established in 1987, serving also as Chair at different periods across 13 years. She is a highly respected contributor to the well-being of our Dominican learning community of St. Dominic’s. We are grateful that she is part of the congregation in our Chapel at the 8.15 Mass each Friday.

End of Year Mass and Your invitationThe biggest community celebration of the Year is one to which every family is invited, on Tuesday 6th December at 7:30pm in the courtyard of the former convent building, just beyond the College Reception area. As you know we have

Sr Shirley Macklin with Sr Jill Havey at Monday’s Meeting

Veritate et Caritatein Truth & Love

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Sacramental MassFirstly, I woke up and put on my long, white communion dress. I felt excited. Then I came to school where I saw all my friends. As we started we sang ‘My heart, My Home’. Then we went up for the bread and wine which made me feel special. We sang ‘Hold My Hands’. The final song was ‘Dwell In Your House’. Then we came to the classroom and I shared the story of my sacramental journey with some other girls. I was a little nervous. Then Bella cut the delectable communion cake and everyone clapped. We had some savoury and sweet food. Then we changed into a more comfortable dress. My favourite part was when I shared my sacramental journey. It was a fun day. - Emily Bondza

The weather was warm with a hint of excitement; everyone was smiling with glee for it was the Yr.4 Sacramental Mass. As I entered the chapel sweet, peaceful music filled the air and you could hear the quiet murmurs of the students and guests. We began the Mass with a warm welcome and ended with a cheerful

song. When we got back to the classroom the scent of cupcakes, cakes, cookies and all sorts of delectable food was drifting through the air. After a few girls had spoken about their sacramental journeys, we started morning tea. It was a fun day because we celebrated our Sacramental Mass, and the best part about that was experiencing it with my family. - Alexandra Calica-Chavez

I woke up in the morning and I was so excited but it took me forever to get dressed. I had my hair in a bun. When I entered the chapel I sat down next to Hannah. We were the third reading and I thought I did an excellent job. When we got back to the classroom, I sat down and listened to some people share their sacramental journeys. Then we had a little mingle and some morning tea. It was a fantastic day. - Emma Casey

In our health program we have been looking at our emotions and what is the difference between positive and negative emotions. We then chose an emotion and wrote reflective poems:I feel Brave…I feel the dangerI rush outsideWind blows in my faceI do not go under my tableI stand out with my teamI don’t know what is thereI will be ready for itI save my friendsI am braveBy Jasmine

In and around the classrooms:

I feel curious….I wonder aroundI ask questionsLook in booksI wonderI explore the communityI smileI feel curiousBy Isabella

from Ms. Cate O’Leary, Primary School Coordinator

Primary News

Year 1

LOUD SHIRT DAY raised $200 for the Cora Barclay Centre, which helps Deaf and Hearing Impaired Children

It is hard to believe that we are almost half way through our final term for the year. Everyone is busy preparing for the end of the year and all of the special events and celebrations that come with it.

Friday is a very exciting day for us as we welcome our new Reception students to our community and students across the primary school have a chance to spend the morning with next year’s teacher. There will be Morning Tea for new parents, in the Art Room.

Student EngagementThe Great Travel Expo had its grand opening on Tuesday evening. The Year 4 class have worked very hard to present their inquiry study of an Africa or South American country. The learning and teaching in this unit is detailed and challenging. We congratulate the students for their impressive presentations. Many airline tickets were purchased and holidays planned.

Next week’s assembly: Reception class.

Please return the Twilight Assembly notice by Thursday. Assembly is on Tuesday 22nd of November.

Year 6 Graduation is on Wednesday the 30th of November

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Uniform Shop Special NoticeThe Uniform Shop will be CLOSED on

Thursday 10 November (Tomorrow)

Retreat helped me to learn things I did not know about people that I had no talked to in a long time. I learnt some things about myself too. It really opened my mind talking about our future and our past. I enjoyed praying and making prayers. Ariella Napoli

We all bonded throughout the activities set for us, especially during the House of Peace task, where we all wrote compliments towards one another. Isabelle PalmerThe ‘House of Dreams’ was a great opportunity to share positive aspirations about our peers and helped us to appreciate the relationships we have formed throughout the year. The letter to our Year 12 self was a great time to reflect on the year and look towards the future in hope. Nadine CallejaIn my experience, a highlight of Retreat was when people were complimenting each other using those coloured notes and putting them in each other’s boxes. Also I thought the games like BINGO were rather fun. Samantha ValerioRetreat was really good, I think it was a good day as I got to spend quality time with other Year 8 girls that I don’t speak to as often.

We also got a little box each to write nice little comments about our friends and the ones we don’t talk to as much. Eirini Kafantaris

Year 8 RetreatOn Tuesday 1st November, all the Year 8 classes went to Retreat at Mary Mackillop School. It was nice to reflect over the year and see how far we’ve come since starting school. My favourite part about the trip was writing the letters to our Year 12 selves. Talking about how I felt and all the significant things that happened this year felt nice, knowing that in Year 12 I will be reading it and probably cry or laugh. Kayleen Do

Australian Mathematics Competition Results 2016Earlier this year, on 28th July, 156 students from across the Primary, Middle and Senior school entered the Australian Maths Competition which has been operating in over 30 countries since 1978. It is a competition which caters to all abilities and to all age groups from Grade 3 upwards. Students answer 30 questions with an increasing level of difficulty. Each student receives a certificate commensurate with their performance, as well as a report giving details of how they went on each question, compared to statistics for the state.

We would like to congratulate all the students who participated and did their best. The results for our school this year were very pleasing with 3 High Distinctions, 31 Distinctions, 74 Credits, 36 Proficiency and 12 Participation Certificates being awarded to our students. The following students are congratulated for their outstanding achievement of a High Distinction:

We encourage all this year’s participants, as well as others new to the competition, to enter next year. It will be held on Thursday 27th July, 2017. Practice papers will be available from their Maths teachers.

Kaylee Bui (Yr 9)Livia Truong (Yr 5) Jennifer Pham Yr10

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Ekiden RelayOn the 21st of October a group of fit, keen runners from grades 9-11 participated in the annual Ekiden Relay. The event was held at Bonython Park, where each teammate ran a distance ranging from 1km to 5.4 km. Each participant gave it their very best, and should be proud of their efforts! They came 12th out of 18 teams overall. Well done everyone!

Zoe Marinis

SPORTS NEWSRound 3 Results - Saturday 5th NovemberBasketballJunior C def St Aloysius 2 (49-15) Senior B lost to Cabra 2

Senior C (2) vs St Dominic’s 3 Senior C (3) vs St Dominic’s 2

VolleyballJunior A def Mercedes 2 (4-0) Junior B def Marryatville 1 (2-1)Junior C (3) def Loreto 1 (4-0)

Junior C (4) def St Ignatius 2 (4-0) (??)Senior B vs OLSH 1Senior C drew Mercedes 2 (2-2)

TouchJunior def St Ignatius 3 (2-1) Senior 1 lost to Wilderness 3

Senior 2 def Mercedes 1 (2-1) Water PoloJunior lost to St Ignatius 1 (15-4)) Senior def Sacred Heart (11-1) TennisJunior 1 had a BYE(??)

TennisJunior 2 def St Aloysius 2 (5-1) (??)

Round 4 ~ Saturday 12th November

TEAM LOCATION TIME OPPONENTBasketballJunior C Nazareth 8:30am St Michaels 2Senior B Cabra 9:20am Mercedes 2Senior C (2) Marryatville 8:30am Pedare 1Senior C (3) BYE BYE BYE

VolleyballJunior A Mary Mackillop 9:20am Mary Mackillop 1Junior B Mary Mackillop 10:10am Kildare 1Junior C (3) Mary Mackillop 10:10am St Dominic’s 4Junior C (4) Mary Mackillop 10:10am St Dominic’s 3Senior B BYE BYE BYESenior C SDPC 8:30am St Ignatius 4

TouchJunior Greenhill Rd 11:00 Marymount 1Senior 1 Greenhill Rd 9:20am Mercedes 2Senior 2 Greenhill Rd 9:20am St Ignatius 2

Water Polo (Thursdays)Junior Payneham 5:00pm Seymour 1Senior Adel. Aquatic 5:00pm Seymour 1

TennisJunior C (1) SDPC 8:30am St Dominic’s 2Junior C (2) SDPC 8:30am St Dominic’s 1

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Thai Chicken Salad $6.00 Macaroni & Cheese $5.00

ADVANcED NoTIcE: Towards the end of term, some choices on the Tuckshop Menu - especially drinks - will be out of stock. When placing orders, it may be a good idea to list a second preference.

st. Dominic’s priory collegeparents & Friends AGM 7pm Wednesday 16 November

Front Office Reception Area (139 Molesworth st)

to be followed by suppER after the 2016 Fete committee Meeting 7:40pm Wednesday 16 November

please RsVp by Monday 14 November 2015

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Reply slip - P&F AGM / Fete Mtg Wednesday 16 November

I am able / unable to attend the P&F AGM at 7:00pm. I able/unable to attend the Final Fete Meeting at 7:40 pm. I able/unable to attend the Supper following the Fete

Meeting. Number Attending:......... Name ..................................................................

Student’s Name............................. Class .............To be returned to the Front Office

Year 10 SurfingSouthport, Monday 26th October, 2016