Why St Dominic’s?
There is a lot to consider when choosing the right school for your daughter. Every child has individual needs and at St Dominic’s Priory College we cater to that individuality.
Our College celebrates a rich history, within the Catholic Church, the surrounding community, and through the achievements of our students. With an exciting Master Plan in place, the future of our College will see even more opportunities for our students to thrive at school and out in the world.
Dominican Charism
At the core of the Dominican Charism is the energetic and purposeful search for truth – veritas. With the traditions, values and ethos of the graced life of Dominic close at heart, it’s a pursuit that requires thoughtful contemplation. Guided by the Dominican motto, ‘to contemplate and share with others the fruits of contemplation’, ours is a living tradition that continues to evolve as time goes by.
Where contemplation meets education
Dominican educators strive to inspire wakefulness in their students – through wonder and awe, beauty and joy. They recognise the creativity and the innate dignity in each student – encouraging our younger Dominicans to eagerly pursue the truth.
Dominican education is an essential part of the story of our Charism. It’s in our classrooms that the search for truth continues to grow and evolve.
Mission, Vision & Values
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A Catholic College educating girls in the Dominican tradition.
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Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we are a girls’ college committed to truth and compassion. In the spirit of St Dominic, we contemplate the possibilities and honour the sacred dignity of each person through word and action. We aspire to provide an innovative, rigorous and inclusive education that leads girls and young women to achieve excellence in their studies and confidence in their future.
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As a Dominican community we value:
- A sense of the sacred; joyful, Eucharistic and reflective.
- A love of learning through creative and critical thinking.
- Modelling a Eucharistic community as the basis for transformation.
- Teaching the truth, by word and example
Liturgy & Retreats
Liturgical Events
At St Dominic’s Priory College, we celebrate the seasons and feasts of the Church in prayer, reflection song and action. As a Dominican College, St Dominic’s Day and other events significant in the life of the Dominican Order are particularly special.
Liturgy is integrated into student life at the College. Our students play a significant role in the planning and conduct of liturgical celebrations by reading the scriptures, writing and reading the intercessory prayers, preparing and delivering reflections, acting as Eucharistic Ministers and by being involved in liturgical movement, singing, and processions.
Each morning, students are invited to share their individual prayer intentions with their class. Each class is also given the opportunity to prepare and conduct the eucharistic liturgy at regular Friday morning Mass in the College Chapel. Students participate in official college assemblies at the end of each term by reading, composing prayers and other key roles.
Some of the events celebrated include:
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Family Mass (supported by the Parents & Friends)
Investiture Blessing
Holy Week Liturgy
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Liturgy of Reconciliation (followed by opportunity for the First Rite of Reconciliation)
Vinnies Mass
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St Dominic’s Day Mass
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End of Year Liturgy
Retreats
Year 7 to 12 students are given the wonderful opportunity to take stock, reflect, bond and discover during offsite retreat experiences. Each year level focuses on a theme chosen to suit the age of the students and their experiences in the world. Retreats run over a full day, with Year 12s attending an overnight retreat.
Current Retreat themes include:
| Year 7 | Friendships and relationships |
| Year 8 | Looking back – looking forward – goals and dreams |
| Year 9 | Adolescence – a place in between |
| Year 10 | Journeying – deep speak and gratitude |
| Year 11 | My Life on a Platter: self, others, community, God |
| Year 12 | Dominican Leadership |