Competitive Interschool Sports
We encourage our Senior School girls to play Saturday morning sport for the College. As a member of both the South Australian Catholic School Girls Sports Association (SACSSGSA) and the Independent Girls Schools Sport Association (IGSSA), St Dominic’s enters teams from all year levels in annual competitions. This is a fantastic way for students who are passionate about their chosen sport, to play alongside their peers, while representing the College too.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
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| Badminton | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Basketball | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| AFLW | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Netball | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Soccer | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Tennis | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Touch Football | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Volleyball | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Water Polo | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
Interhouse Sports Events
One of the highlights of the St Dominic’s Priory College sporting calendar is our Track and Field Day, which sees students from Years 3–12 compete in traditional events. This is followed by our Twilight Sports Day, where families from Reception to Year 12 come together to watch their daughters compete in ball games, athletics and novelty events—celebrating school spirit and a little friendly competition.
Clubs & Activities
St Dominic’s girls are given the chance to join a range of clubs before, during or after school. These clubs provide opportunities to learn new skills that students will use and continue to develop throughout their whole lives. They provide a starting point to shaping their voice and perspective on important social issues. These activities provide our students with the opportunity to work in teams across year levels, strengthening the spirit of community that runs through St Dominic’s.
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Learn about the strategies behind chess while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Or simply enjoy playing a few games in a relaxed and social setting.
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Debating develops students’ confidence, critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to listen respectfully to differing perspectives. Teams compete in the Debating SA Incorporated competition, with evening debates held during Terms 2 and 3, and coaching sessions conducted during school lunchtimes across the season.
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Environment Club empowers students to act and create positive change for the environment at St Dominic’s and within the wider community. Meeting one lunchtime a week, students collaborate on initiatives that promote sustainability, awareness, and responsible stewardship of our world.
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Students in Year 9 are invited to join our Gaming Club, which runs one lunchtime each week. The club provides a supervised and inclusive environment where students enjoy a range of digital games while also developing positive gaming etiquette, teamwork, and respectful online behaviours.
Games include virtual reality (VR) experiences, driving simulators, Nintendo Switch, and selected online games. Students also have the opportunity to trial competitive play and represent the College in the National FUSE Cup, a nationwide esports competition that promotes collaboration, strategy, and digital citizenship.
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Homework Club provides free academic support from a range of specialist teachers and runs once a week on site from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Students can receive assistance across a variety of subjects, helping them stay organised, complete tasks, and build confidence in their learning.
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Students of St Dominic’s Priory College come from a rich tapestry of multicultural backgrounds. The Language & Culture Club meets every Tuesday at lunchtime, welcoming students from Years 7–12 to share their languages and cultures with one another.
The club is a safe and inclusive space that celebrates diversity while fostering understanding, respect, and meaningful connections across year levels.
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Maths Club provides free tuition from College Mathematics teachers and runs once a week on site from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Students can receive assistance with homework, consolidate key concepts, or explore extension problems and more challenging mathematical ideas.
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St Dominic’s Times is a student-run school digital newspaper that shares news, achievements, opinions, and creative writing from across the College community.
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Students are encouraged to find and develop their voice through a range of public speaking competitions. Opportunities may include participation in the Rostrum Voice of Youth, Plain English Speaking Award, Junior Legacy Public Speaking Award, and the Lions Youth of the Year Award.
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The Arts
Creative expression and the arts continue to play a major role in St Dominic’s school life as the girls progress through their education. Extra-curricular activities that foster creativity, confidence, and self-expression often provide performance opportunities beyond the school community. These activities enhance skill development and promote teamwork, allowing students to explore artistic passions outside regular classes.
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Students are invited to take part in the College’s instrumental program to enhance the music curriculum that is taught in class. Specialised music teachers attend the college for weekly lessons to help students make real progress with their chosen instrument or vocal training.
We offer a wide range of opportunities for collective musical experiences within the school community and beyond:
- College Choir
- Concert Orchestra
- String Orchestra
- Rock Bands
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Generations in Jazz Choir
- School Musical Orchestra
- Liturgical Music Ensemble
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On alternate years, St Dominic’s hosts a school production. Roles both onstage and off are offered to students from Years 8-11 and include:
- Onstage cast
- Backstage crew
- Orchestra/Backing vocalists
- Props/Costume/Set Design
- Front of House
- Make-Up
- Sound and Lighting
- Other opportunities
Performing Arts are also showcased at our annual Gala Day and each term at Assemblies. In addition, choirs and soloists alike sing during our Liturgical celebrations.
Camps & Excursions
Our girls are given a wide range of experiences during their time at St Dominic’s – preparing them to thrive in different environments and situations throughout their whole lives. Camps and excursions offer students the chance to learn valuable life skills and explore who they are outside of the classroom.
Our senior calendar is designed to support physical, psychological and social growth, while strengthening positive relationships between our students and staff. These off-campus opportunities also allow girls to experience success in different settings, as they learn about their individual talents and interests away from school.
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- Surfing excursion
- Australian Young Christian Student Leaders Day
- Crash Scene Road Safety presentation
- Forensic Science workshop
- Hallet Cove excursion
- Kangaroo Island Geography Camp (2 days in both Semester 1 and Semester 2)
- Young Women in STEM at Adelaide University
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- Retreat
- Geography excursion
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- Year 12 Chemistry excursion to Flinders University
- Year 12 Retreat (3-days)
- Year 12 Geography Field Trips (Flinders Ranges)
- Year 12 Aquatics excursion (West Lakes Aquatics Centre, over 3 days)
- Year 12 Religion Studies excursions (i.e. Quaker Meeting House, Buddhist Temple, Islamic Mosque)
Outreach
Looking beyond our own needs to support the wellbeing of people everywhere is inherent to our guiding Dominican values. We want to send tolerant, compassionate, and proactive young women out into the world – women who aren’t satisfied to turn a blind eye to those in need, with strong intercultural awareness, a deep reverence for the plight of others and a broad perspective on their place in the world.
Opportunities to Serve
Our girls are given plenty of opportunities to act in service throughout the year, including:
- At our Gala Day, a fundraising carnival where 100% of the funds raised go to student-elected charities
- With our Think Pink initiative, which encourages students to wear pink accessories on their uniform during a designated day in October, raising awareness for breast cancer and funds for the Cancer Council
- Through our connections with Calvary Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Helping Hand Aged Care.
Inspired by our Dominican charism of truth-seeking, compassion and service, students meet regularly to discuss, plan and lead initiatives that shine a light on local and global injustice—and take practical action to make a real difference.