Year 7 Coordinator’s Welcome to Year 7 – The Class of 2030 – The First Chapter Begins!

It is with great pleasure that I write on Year 7’s successful beginning to their schooling years here at Domremy College. As Year 7 Coordinator, my role is to oversee the day to day teaching and learning of your daughters. We play a fundamental role in ensuring the successful implementation of Domremy’s Pastoral Care Program fostering the idea of combining a growth mindset with mindfulness to establish positive learning habits.

The Class of 2030 have shown immense promise as they settled into successful  habits, demonstrating sustained application, academic rigour and set goals towards achieving their personal best. The first two weeks have been a busy time full of opportunities and possibilities, allowing the vast majority of Year 7 students to find ways they can positively contribute to our school community, such as try outs for our sporting teams, auditioning for the College Musical and  ‘Belonging Day’. 

Orientation Week proved to be jam packed and students engaged in a ‘Digital Circuit’ where Year 7 was led by our Year 10 student leaders and taught things like how to use specific applications on their laptops and email etiquette. I would like to extend my gratitude  to Mrs Silva and Mrs Smit for coordinating the day and allowing students the opportunity to engage and apply these vital skills. 

Year 7 participated in a ‘Belonging Day’- a  pastoral initiative which afforded them the opportunity to connect with their ‘Big Sisters’ and peers. This allowed students to foster and develop their spiritual and social development. Students created memories that I’m sure in years to come will be fondly reflected on. Students are to be commended for embracing opportunities to develop their faith and bonds with their peers. A special thanks must be given to Miss Ribeiro for her tireless efforts in making the Mass a reflective experience. Also, thank you to Mrs Kshatriya and the Year 7 Pastoral team for their positive energy, support and assistance throughout the week. 

The Year 7 ‘Meet and Greet’ Welcome evening gave parents the opportunity to meet the Year 7 Homeroom teachers. We believe that a strong partnership between parents and the College is essential for the success of our students. Homeroom teachers and parents had the opportunity to meet and learn about the expectations that students were given and the importance of upholding them in order for our students to achieve their personal best. I hope that the opportunity allowed you to see the dedication and care of the wonderful staff.  

I ask Year 7 to not sit back and let your schooling years pass you by. The more you contribute to the life of Domremy College, the more you will get out of your years spent here. I am constantly encouraged when I hear teachers tell me that the Year 7 students have already put up their hand to get involved.

To the parents who were just as excited and anxious as the students: I hope you are proud of what your daughters’ have accomplished in the first two weeks, no matter how big or small. Your trust in myself and the College Leadership team enables us to work collaboratively in ensuring the best for your daughters.

Miss Mary David, Year 7 Coordinator