Dominican School, Semaphore

During the week of September 2nd-8th, Playgroup Australia will be collecting attendance data across the nation for all playgroups conducted within this timeframe.

During this Week, all playgroup attendees will be asked to complete the Census on arrival. A QR code will be provided which attendees can scan and fill out on the spot.

The questions families will be asked during the Census Week include:
• Which playgroup are you attending? (Include location, time, and day)
• How many children are attending with you today?
• Is this the first playgroup you have attended this week?
• What type of playgroup do you attend?

Please note – This census is focused solely on gathering data about attendance, the number of playgroups attended, and their locations. No personal or demographic information will be collected.

Thank you for your cooperation ☺️

🌟 On Friday, our school embraced Wellbeing Day with a range of fun and meaningful activities! 🎨✨ In our house teams, we had a blast playing outdoor games, making colorful bookmarks, creating beaded bracelets, and reflecting as we decorated our mandalas. It was a wonderful day filled with creativity, connection, and joy. Here’s to nurturing our wellbeing and making lasting memories together! 🌈💖

🌼 Spaces for our OSHC Holiday Program are filling up fast! Don’t miss out on the chance to book your spot. Remember, availability is limited and spots are snapped up quickly.

To secure your place, please book via the Spike app or email us directly at [email protected]. Act fast to ensure you don’t miss out! 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️

💃🕺 Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie at the 2024 Dominican Disco! 🎉✨ Tickets are now available for $8 on Qkr! This includes entry to the disco, a lolly bag, and glow sticks. Qkr! payments close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, September 19th.

Tickets will still be available at the door for $10.

🌟 This morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming dads, grandfathers, uncles, and all those special figures to our Father's Day pancake breakfast! 🥞👨‍👧‍👦 It was heartwarming to see so many join us for a delicious start to the day.

As we look forward to celebrating on Sunday, we want to wish all the incredible fathers out there a very Happy Father’s Day! 🎉❤️ May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Enjoy every minute! 🌟🥳

Thank you Dougy's Coffee for providing coffee for our community this morning!!

Catch up on our latest news!
https://www.dominican.catholic.edu.au/news-events/enewsletters

🏏 Our Reception to Year 4 students enjoyed a Physical Education incursion this week hosted by the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA). The day was filled with fun and learning as our students dove into a range of activities focusing on the fundamental skills of cricket – bowling, batting, catching, and throwing.

Under the expert guidance of SACA instructors, our students had the opportunity to enhance their cricket skills in a dynamic and engaging environment. 🏏

🌟 Our Year 6 students had the pleasure of sharing a delicious array of Japanese cuisine at an excellent Japanese restaurant on Hutt St. The evening was filled with great food, lots of smiles, and wonderful conversations. 🍣🍜🥢🌟

SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

1. This Friday 30th August we are hosting the Father's Day Breakfast celebrating all Dominican fathers, grandfathers and special male role models. Join us from 8am for a pancake breakfast and coffee, iced coffee or juice.

2. Also, this Friday is Wellbeing Day. Students are welcome to wear their House Team colours for the day and will be involved in various wellbeing activities.

3. Monday, September 2nd, is a Pupil Free Day. 🎓✨ Our OSHC (Out of School Hours Care) service will be available! 🏫😊 Be sure to get your bookings in now to secure your spot.

📖 Last week, to celebrate Book Week and our learning on Narratives, the Reception students went on an excursion to the Carrick Hill Book Trail. Exploring and discovering nature, the students used their imagination to explore popular children's stories like 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff', Charlotte's Web and The Jungle Book. The students had so much fun playing number hopscotch, climbing a spider web and trotting over the trolls bridge. ✨

📚🎉 What an incredible School Book Week Parade we had today! 🎉📚

A huge thank you to all our students, teachers, and families for making it such a memorable event. The creativity and enthusiasm on display were truly amazing—our our school was alive with fantastic costumes and the characters we all love.

A big round of applause to everyone who participated and made this Book Week so special. Keep the reading spirit alive and continue to explore the wonderful world of books!

Special thanks to Wingfield for providing staff and parents with our morning coffee fix 🤩

🚍👀 Have you spotted our famous faces around the area? You might have seen our latest campaign at local bus stops featuring some very familiar and inspiring faces!

And speaking of inspiring, it’s Catholic Schools Open Week in SA! 🌟 This is the perfect time to explore the vibrant community and exceptional educational opportunities at Catholic schools across the region. Visit our schools, meet the dedicated staff, and discover how a Catholic education can make a difference in your child’s life.

Don’t miss out—come and see what makes our schools so special! For more details and to find participating schools, visit our website to book into one of our upcoming tours: https://www.dominican.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/school-tours

TERM 3
Thursday 12 September, 10.00am
TERM 4
Thursday 24 October, 10.00am
Wednesday 13 November, 5.30pm

# Catholic Education South Australia

**Great news!! We have found a coffee van to help us out tommorrow - Thank you Xpresso Wingfield! Get your hot coffee at the Book Week Parade and support a local business 🫶**

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances there won't be a coffee van available tomorrow morning for the Book Week Parade 😢 Alternatively, if any one knows of a business that might be able to help us out please message us or comment below!

🌟📚 Bringing the Book Week magic to life! Our Reception students have crafted beautiful stars to sprinkle some extra sparkle during Book Week. 🌟✨ We’re so excited to see all your fantastic costumes at tomorrow’s parade—get ready to shine! 🎉👗📖

In Mathematics, our Transition Receptions are learning about subitising. Subitising means to 'suddenly know' how many items are in a collection without having to count. The students were given some counters and were asked to arrange these into subitisable groups. This will assist our children in making organised mathematical recordings. Well done, Receptions!

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An Epic Science Adventure at Dominican School!
This , our school transformed into a science lab! Across the week each class explored different experiment boxes filled with exciting activities. From physics to chemistry and all things STEM, we had a blast learning how everyday items can be full of science magic!
We also welcomed “The Silly Scientist’ for a whole school incursion where we embraced all things science through comedy, singing, and educational fun!
Australian Science Teachers Association

🎶 Catholic Schools Music Festival 🎵🎶
Come along to celebrate and support South Australia’s talented youth on one of four evenings presented by the Catholic Schools Music Festival.
Featured soloists, big bands, a ca****la vocal groups and more exhibit an astonishing calibre of musicianship and you will be in awe of the 370-voice choir!
In September 2024, the annual Catholic Schools Music Festival will showcase 2000 extraordinary students from the ages of 10-18 years on the stage of the Festival Theatre.
**Our wonderful Dominican students will be performing on Monday 23 September 2024.**
For further information visit: musicfestival.cesa.catholic.edu.au
To purchase tickets visit: ticketek.com.au

🎉💙 Yesterday, our St Mary's house team got into the spirit of St Mary's Feast Day with a splash of blue and a touch of fun! 🎈✨ From the vibrant blue attire to some lighthearted silliness, it was a day filled with joy and celebration. 🙌😄

✨This Catholic Schools Open Week is the perfect time to discover the benefits of a Catholic education at Dominican School, Semaphore.✨
You are welcome to join us for a tour on:
- Tuesday 20 August at 10.00am
- Thursday 22 August at 9.30am
- Thursday 22 August at 5.30pm
to see our Dominican School in action!
Tag a friend or relative who might be interested in learning how a Catholic education can set their child up for life.
Book a tour now on our website www.dominican.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/school-tours

Lefevre Catholic Community

Today, we all rocked our favorite AFL team colors to show our support for Showdown 56! 🏉 No matter which team we cheer for, we always treat each other with respect, kindness, and equality. Let’s keep the spirit of the game alive both on and off the field! 🙌💪

📢 **Parents & Friends Meeting - All Are Welcome!** 📢
We warmly invite all parents and friends to join us for our upcoming meeting where we will discuss exciting upcoming school events. This is a great opportunity for new members to get involved and become a part of our vibrant school community.
🗓 **Date:** Monday, 19 August 2024
🕑 **Time:** 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🏫 **Location:** Staff Room
We look forward to seeing you there!

📚🥢 Year 6 Japanese 🥢📚

We're learning how to use chopsticks in preparation for our visit to a Japanese restaurant at the end of the month. Our students are mastering the art of chopstick etiquette and we’re almost ready for our delicious adventure! 🍣🍜

In Reception, the students are focusing on the topic: mass and weight. We have learnt about the meaning of the terms 'light' and 'heavy'. We have made our own balancing scales to compare the weight of different objects around the classroom and justified why some objects may be light or heavy. 💪⚖️