From the Principal

From the Principal

Easter Sunday Prayer

Lord God,
You loved this world so much,
That you gave your one and only Son,
That we might be called your children too.

Lord, help us to live in the gladness and grace
Of Easter Sunday, everyday.
Let us have hearts of thankfulness
For your sacrifice.

Let us have eyes that look upon
Your grace and rejoice in our salvation.
Help us to walk in that mighty grace
And tell your good news to the world.
All for your glory do we pray, Lord,

Amen.

Venerable Nano Nagle, Pray for us.

The last eight weeks have been ridiculously busy in a very vibrant and exciting way. Nonetheless, I can see the exhaustion on the faces of our staff and students. We have much to celebrate across all areas of College life. We have certainly witnessed enthusiastic participation and commitment to the traditions and values that we uphold as a catholic Presentation community. An example is the number of amazing events held in honour of Harmony Week as well as the fundraising events for the various social justice causes. All of which were a wonderful testament to ‘charity in action’. Our girls exhibited teamwork and generosity for worthwhile causes. 

We are grateful for the untiring efforts of Mrs Jane Sullivan, our Religious Education Coordinator, her team and the Student Leaders for their organisation and generous support. Our Holy Thursday Liturgy today was very moving and allowed the time and space to contemplate the Passion of Christ. 

Staff News

We welcomed the following staff during the term:

  • Mrs Alison Galia who joined us earlier this year as our new Curriculum Coordinator.  Alison comes with a wealth of experience under her belt, we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with her. We are confident that she will find immense satisfaction in being a part of our dynamic and inclusive community.
  • Maria Elaro who joined our English Department. Maria comes to us with a great deal of experience and we are certainly looking forward to working with her. We are sure that she will thoroughly enjoy our vibrant and inclusive community.
College Tour Dates

If you were unable to attend our Open Day and are interested in sending your daughter to Domremy College,  we warmly invite you to book one of our forthcoming College Tours.  Tour dates and starting times are set out below and can also be seen on our website.

  • Wednesday 27 March at 9.30am – was a huge success this week.
  • Wednesday 22 May at 4.30pm
  • Friday 21 June at 1.30pm 
  • Monday 29 July at 1.30pm
  • Friday 6 September at 9.30am 
  • Wednesday 16 October at 5.00pm
  • Tuesday 12 November at 9.30am
Years 7 and 11 Interim Parent Student Teacher Interviews

Parent/Student/Teacher (PST) Interviews in all years have an extremely important role in forging the educational partnership between the College and families. They give parents and carers an opportunity to touch base with their daughters’ teachers who are available to discuss progress thus far and develop goals and strategies to further enhance students’ academic success. 

Years 7 and 11 PST Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 8 April from 2.00pm to 7.30pm face to face. These interviews are an opportunity for parents to gain an insight into how their Year 7 student is transitioning into high school, or how their Year 11 student is transitioning into Stage 6. Information regarding bookings is available in The Parent Weekly. 

I urge all Year 7 and Year 11 parents to take this opportunity to discuss how their daughter is settling in and growing in her new course of studies.

Year 7 and Year 9 NAPLAN 2024

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy, (NAPLAN), is an annual assessment conducted across Australia for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. These tests have now been moved to Term 1. Students in Years 7 and 9 sat Online Practice tests for Reading, Language, Numeracy and Writing in Week 5 with the actual NAPLAN Tests taking place in Weeks 7 through to this week.

NAPLAN tests the skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. These tests whilst only a snapshot give valuable information regarding the progress of each student in the various areas.

On a final note…

As we approach the Easter long weekend, let us take a moment to pause and reflect. During the Lenten observance, how have we fared in our commitment to prayer, abstinence, almsgiving, and spiritual reflection and growth? These are the pillars of Lent that guide us in our journey of faith and self-discovery.

We began the liturgical ceremonies of Easter week with Palm Sunday. Now, as we enter into this sacred time, it is important to remember that Easter is the cornerstone of our faith. The readings throughout this weekend and the preceding weeks have centered around the themes of resurrection and the restoration of faith.

Let us not forget that each year, through our faith, God blesses us with this joyful season – a time to renew our minds and hearts as we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery. Pope Francis reminds us that through Christ’s paschal mystery, we journey from Easter to Easter, continually moving towards the fulfillment of our salvation. It is through hope that we are saved, as the mystery of salvation unfolds within us and throughout history and creation.

Easter is a time of transition, from the darkness of Good Friday to the radiant light of Easter Sunday. It is a time for families to come together, to cherish one another’s presence, and to celebrate the unique gifts and contributions that each individual brings to the table. Let us embrace this opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, to share in moments of joy and fellowship, and to deepen our appreciation for the blessings that surround us.

May we be filled with gratitude for the gift of salvation and the promise of new life. May we carry the light of Easter within us, illuminating the path of love, hope, and reconciliation for all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyous Easter. I ask that you keep all members of our community in your prayers.

I thank you for your continued cooperation and support. 

Blessings on you and your families,

Mrs Antoinette McGahan, Principal