St Dominic's College

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St Dominic’s Catholic College is a Year 7-13 girls’ school situated in West Auckland.

Our vision is to challenge students to achieve excellence by delivering a holistic education based on the living values of the Catholic Dominican tradition.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2022 ARE NOW CLOSED

Late enrolments will be accepted, however will be placed on a waitlist.

Please contact Tina Allingham principalspa@stdoms.ac.nz should you require further information.

Celebrating 150 years of Dominican Education in
New Zealand 1871-2021

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Kia ora whānau,

Latest Whānau Pānui 28 September

FAQ about Covid Vaccinations

Mental Health Awareness Week

The theme of ‘Take time to Kōrero’ encourages us to connect and talk with loved ones regularly. This time of extended lockdown has highlighted how important it is to keep communication open with those we are unable to physically be with at this time.

Today’s Kōrero challenge: Tell someone in your bubble what you appreciate about them

Please visit the Mental Health Awareness website HERE

Language Weeks

This week we celebrate both Tuvaluan Language and Chinese Language.

Tuvalu	English	Pronunciation
Fakatalofa	Hello	Fah-cah-tah-law-fah ah-two
Tofa	Goodbye	Tall-fah
Fakamolemole	Please	Fah-cah-maw-leh-maw-leh
Fakafetai lasi	Thank you	Fah-kah-feh-tie la-see

Chinese	English
Nǐ hǎo	Hello
Zàijiàn	Goodbye
Qǐng	Please
Xièxiè nǐ	Thank you

Online and Distance Learning Continues

Under Alert Level 3, all students will continue with their online and distance learning programmes. Please ensure your daughter is attending online classes when she can. These are only held in timetabled class time, and there should be no clash between subjects.

NCEA changes for Auckland students

Due to the number of extended days that Auckland students have had to spend in lockdown, NZQA have confirmed that Auckland secondary school students will have additional allowances made to their NCEA qualifications this year.

Auckland students will be entitled to 1 Learning Recognition Credit (LRC) for every 4 credits they achieve through assessment in the 2021 school year, rather than 1 LRC for every 5.
Auckland students will be eligible for up to 16 LRCs at NCEA Level 1, and 12 LRCs at levels 2 and 3.
The threshold for Auckland students to be awarded a Certificate Endorsement will be 44 credits at Merit or Excellence level, rather than the usual 50.

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Student Leaders on Instagram

Many students and families in our College community - and beyond, are enjoying following our Senior Student Leaders on their St Dom’s Instagram page. You are invited to follow the girls as they share an insight into what they have been doing over lockdown @stdoms.2021 or follow this LINK.

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Our Special Character

St Dominic’s is committed to creating a caring and supportive environment where each student can feel special, loved, understood and appreciated and which emphasizes excellence in academic learning, personal development and involvement in the community.

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Academic Programmes

Our restricted maximum roll number means that we are small enough to care but large enough to challenge and provide a well-rounded education which ensures that our girls are equipped with the learning skills and knowledge that will prepare them for the future.

A full, stimulating and relevant curriculum is offered for all students.

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Co-curricular

A wide range of sporting, arts and cultural opportunities are provided for all our students from netball, soccer and hockey to dance and drama clubs and cultural performance groups.

Parents/caregivers volunteering to help out on any school activity please click here.

Rich Tradition of Learning and Achievement

Our students enjoy a high rate of success in national examinations and, later, at tertiary institutions.

St Dominic’s offers a rich curriculum which ensures that there is opportunity for students to develop their academic, spiritual, cultural and physical potential.

We believe (and research confirms) that girls can more easily reach their full potential in a single sex school. A Gifted and Talented programme is offered for those girls identified as likely to benefit from additional extension and challenge.

HISTORY OF ST DOMINIC'S

Students Receive Individualised Assistance in Their Studies

All our students have their own academic coach from Year 7 through to Year 13 to advise on goal setting, review progress and to assist in determining the next steps required to continue the student’s academic achievement.

Learning support is available for any students needing a helping hand to build the capacities needed to achieve in the future.

ACADEMIC COACHING PROGRAM

Confidence Building Leadership Opportunities

At St Dominic’s we recognise the value of developing each student’s confidence to be a part of a team and to play their part as a leader.

Many leadership opportunities exist with each form class having a class leader, enviro leader, arts leader, academic leader, school councilor, sports leader, and a special character promoter. Other leadership roles are also available as Waiora leaders and Eucharistic Ministers to name but a few.

Enrol Your Daughter at a School that Encourages Achievement in All Areas

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“What’s great about St Dom’s is the people. We have the warmest, most considerate teachers I have ever met. Their passion for education and teaching reflects off them and causes a chain reaction of positivity within the classroom – Grace, Year 10 student

"As parents we have always endorsed and encouraged certain values and standards in the upbringing of our daughters. Sending all four of our girls to St Dominic's College made it possible for our shared standards and values to be upheld and supported.With the College’s strong focus on academic achievement, personal growth and cultural diversity, we have no regrets in choosing St Dominic's. We greatly appreciate the positive impact the College has had on each one of our four daughters personal and educational journeys!" - Wendy, parent

“I really like the international friendships I can make here. Through my school years I have made friends from a variety of different cultural backgrounds. We also have the opportunity to study a range of subjects in all four areas, academic, sports, the arts and cultural – Alicia, Year 10 student

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