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.
Art Club
Giving secondary students more time to develop their creative skills and work on classroom tasks.
Chess Club
Learn more about the strategies behind chess, or just enjoy playing a few games.
Creative Writing Club
Girls who enjoy writing poetry and prose alike have the opportunity to write about a variety of topics – including nature and the seasons, people and places.
Homework Club
Each Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm, students can catch up on their homework in the quiet surroundings of the College Library.
Language & Culture Club
Students of St Dominic’s Priory College hail from a rich tapestry of multicultural backgrounds. The Language & Culture Club meets fortnightly, inviting students from Years 3 – 12 to share their respective language and culture with each other; promoting inclusiveness, understanding and respect.
Maths Club
Secondary students may receive support from maths teachers to build confidence and improve mathematical skill every Wednesday from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Running Club
Every Thursday morning students can run/walk along a 5-6km course at 7.30am.
Social Justice Club
Students raise awareness about the injustices in our local and global community – and start making a real difference – and put their faith in action to help the poor in our community, through regular Vinnies Appeals.
Technology Club
A club for students to work on a range of technology-based activities in a fun, collaborative environment.
Write a Book in a Day
This competition is an exciting opportunity to raise awareness and support research into childhood cancers. It’s available in Terms 2 and 3 and is designed to help support cancer research initiatives.
Debating & Public Speaking
St Dominic’s has a long and proud debating and public speaking tradition.
Debating enables young people to develop their thinking and research skills, communication skills, social skills and sportswomanship. Teams from Years 6 to 12 are entered in the Debating SA Incorporated Competition, with debates held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights during Terms 2 and 3. There are five debates over the season with coaching occuring during school lunchtimes.
Girls can also find and focus their voice across a number of Public Speaking competitions, including:
- Rostrum Voice of Youth
- Plain English Speaking Award
- Junior Legacy Public Speaking Award
- Lions Youth of the Year Award
