News

Dominic College is a vibrant community of students, staff, families, Old Scholars and volunteers. We produce a fortnightly Newsletter during term, featuring a variety of reports and stories from staff and student leaders in areas of administration, learning and curriculum, wellbeing, community and mission.

You'll find a selection of stories here, too, plus additional new items in between Newsletters. Your contribution and news is always welcome - please email publications@dominic.tas.edu.au

Year 3-4 boys cricket opens on the oval

On Monday 19 February, the JSSATIS 3/4 Boys Cricket commenced at Dominic. Twelve teams participate in this fantastic “20-20” style competition from five Independent schools.

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Election material from the TCEO

The Church 's mission provides the rationale for Catholic Education in Tasmania (CET). The Church and Catholic education cannot be portrayed and treated simply as a stakeholder or a service provider participating in current political debates out of a corporate interest.

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It's all happening in Animal husbandry!

New animals will be arriving frequently as they become available and as suitable accommodation can be prepared. Alpaca baby Luna Star was born at 11.57am on Friday 2 February and made her first visit to school on Tuesday 6 February. She is alert and friendly

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Working with children registration for volunteers

Dominic College is very grateful to those who generously support the College by volunteering their time with the many activities and programs within the Dominic College community. As many of you are aware, local and federal legislation requires all parents and volunteers currently working or wanting to work in a voluntary capacity in child education services such as Dominic College, hold a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, also known as the Working with Children Card (WWCC).

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Year 3-6 after-school Drama opportunity

Drama is great way to build skills in communication, problem solving, build confidence and learn how to navigate group dynamics. Here’s a chance for students to explore all these possibilities through a non-threatening, inclusive activity-based introduction to drama and performance.

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Lent and Ash Wednesday

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which we celebrated alongside our Opening College Mass. Thank you to Fr Bernie, Fr Nick and Br Abilio a Salesian Deacon visiting our College, who helped us celebrate these two significant events. Also thank you to the many staff and students who played a significant role in Mass.

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Year 7 swimming trials

​A reminder that on Tuesday 20 February and Thursday 22 February at 7am at Glenorchy Pool we will be holding tryouts for the Year 7 swimming team. We will be selecting approximately 6 boys and 6 girls to represent the College in the Southern and State SATIS swimming carnivals to be held in March. The tryouts will consist of some structured warm up time, and then several timed-races will be held, depending on the events for which students wish to be considered. Students may try out for as many events as they wish.

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​Technology and Self Control

This generation of young people are incredibly connected and spend a lot of time using, watching and interacting with various technology platforms. This is part of the modern world and we need to embrace technology, as there are certainly many positives associated with the ability to find answers and stay in touch with each other. Whether our young people are addicted to technology is debatable.

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Our assemblies begin

This week we commenced our cycle of assemblies and we held our first 7-10 Assembly in the Savio Centre on Wednesday. Our student leaders did a great job in leading the gathering and outlining activities and opportunities that will be on offer for students this term

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Welcome Br Por

Br Por, a Thai Salesian brother, is in theological training in Melbourne and has come to Dominic to have an experience of pastoral ministry immersion. He attended the first K-6 assembly this week and has been very busy visiting classes from Kindergarten to Year 10.

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