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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

7-10 Term 2 sports news

Tonight we have waterpolo rosters kicking off with our combined 7-10 boys team (in the 9/10 roster) playing at 6.30pm, coached once again by College parent and old scholar, Mr Nathan Golding. Thank you, Nathan, for the excellent work you do. Due to insufficient numbers, our girls have combined with Mackillop College and will be playing in the 9/10 roster. Information sheets for the girls team were distributed on Tuesday. Please note that a Redline bus will transport students to any ‘away’ matches.

Mice and bears in the castle!

Last term saw both Kinder groups blossom as young learners, developing in confidence as they began their journey at Dominic College. It has been wonderful to see our Kinder students back to school ready for their second term with so much excitement and energy! Our Kinder Classroom has transformed once again with numerous activities on offer to students to extend and enrich their learning. This term students will be focusing on a number of things such as 2D shapes, patterns, one-to-one correspondence, fine motor activities, fairytales and nursery rhymes, letter names and sounds, listening and talking to God and exploring the wonderful world of colours!

Year 7-10 parent/teacher interviews

We have had a successful start to Term 2 this week. As we progress through the first half of the academic year it is important to connect with and gain feedback from our parents. Building strong relationships and communicating effectively with our parents is vital in ensuring that your child is being supported, nurtured and challenged at Dominic College. The parent/teacher interviews provide a forum for our families to engage with their child’s teachers and to discuss their progress, concerns and affirmations. Last night’s Year 7-10 parent/teacher interviews were very successful.

College gathers for ANZAC service

Our ANZAC Day service followed after ANZAC Day this year as the public holiday fell in the school holidays. We made our assembly a whole school assembly on Wednesday and both kindergarten classes were then able to join the rest of the school for the commemoration. Our Catafalque Party, made up of serving members of the Cadets, is always a memorable ingredient and important as a sign of respect to those who have given their lives in defence of the nation. We thank them for their participation.

Dominic College students in ANZAC Day commemorations

Dominic College students, staff, families and old scholars particpated in community services across Tasmania on ANZAC Day morning. Students marched behind Dominic College banners and laid wreaths in services at Lenah Valley, Hobart, Glenorchy and New Norfolk. Dominic College Principal, Ms Gilligan, who attended the New Norfolk ceremonies with over 30 students, said she was impressed with the dedication of our students.

ANZAC Day commemorations 2016

ANZAC Day last year was the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC Landings at Gallipoli. To commemorate and honour this significant historical occasion we asked all students to get involved in their community as way of recognising and honouring the sacrifices of our forebears. Over 150 Dominic College students participated in numerous parades and services. This was a fantastic experience for our students to have the chance to be directly involved in such a significant community event. As the years move on, it is important that as Australians we never forget the sacrifice that our soldiers, sailors, airmen and volunteers gave towards the future of our country. As a young vibrant section of the community we have an obligation to provide a link between generations and ensure this sacred day in the Australian calendar is always honoured appropriately.

Dominic College at the Derwent Festival

Fifteen Dominic College students ran the robots for visitors to our Dominic College Robotics tent at the Derwent Valley festival on Sunday 10 April. Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Selina Kinne, said the display was an extension of the activities undertaken by the Robotics Club at Dominic College, who meet weekly, and particpate in a number of competitions each year. "This was a valuable opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and present a strong image of exciting and engaging learning opportunities at Dominic," Mrs Kinne explained.

Junior Talking Heads triumph

Wednesday was an intense but exciting day for cast members of our inaugural performance project, Junior Talking Heads. At 10am, over 80 students and their teachers from Austins Ferry Primary School were the first audience. The visitors were very appreciative of the opportunity to experience live performance and were also treated to a potted workshop session afterwards, where Miss Brownrigg had all the audience up on stage, moving and improvising.

Sabres stars visit Dominic

Dominic College students had a unique basketball training session, when 16 of the best underage girls from the Sandringham Sabres Basketball Club visited the College for an elite level clinic. The Sandringham Sabres are a hugely successful basketball club from Victoria, comprising over 60 teams, from Juniors to SEABL men’s and women’s teams who compete against the Hobart Chargers and Hobart Lady Chargers. The Sabres’ trip involved training sessions at Hobart venues including Kingborough Stadium and a special visit to Dominic College after Easter, for training, tutorials and some practice matches.

Year 4 excursion to Bonorong

Last week, Year 4 students visited the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to complement their studies in History, Geography and Science. Wildlife experts presented some fascinating information about the characteristics of Tasmanian native animals, including their habitat, behaviour and breeding cycles. The students and our generous adult helpers loved meeting cuddly wombats, growling Tasmanian devils and some very hungry forester kangaroos!

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